â¶ pairing! robert âbobâ floyd x fem!bradshaw!reader
â¶ summary! just imagine, bob falls in love with single!mom!bradshaw!reader. (bradley and reader are twins).
â¶ w. count! 16.2k
â¶ warnings! a child (NO), reader is a nurse, readerâs lover (father of their daughter) died before the story takes place, reader gets called a buckle bunny, reader punches a shit man in the face, bob being absolutely enamored with reader, the kidâs fav songs having the word âpieâ in the titles (i was streaming cherry pie on repeat while writing this forgive me), mentioning of smoking weed, cigs, and underaged drinking in high school (please donât smoke/drink unless youâre of age i know LAME of me to say, but it should always be saidâtaking care of your mind & health is so important especially when its at such an important time of growth & development), reader has the mouth of a sailor (if youâve seen dexterâthink deb vibes), lots of twin jokes, readerâs daughter also gets in a fight with another kid, & if there is anything else lmk!!!
A.N. firstly 1) iâm in a cowgirl boots phase (because of lewis) so sorryâŠ. 2) this is my second actual fic on this account & both include children HELP lewis pullman u are the only man to ever make me wanna have kids⊠(i hate children, iâve never wanted to have children, but lewis heyyyyy). lastly my semester started a few weeks and i wanted to get this out as quickly as possible, and i only proof read it once HSJSHD so i apologize if there are any spelling mistakes or anything!!!
âMav come on just, just, hold her for a minute. I swear itâll just be a minute. I gotta goân grab my dissertation from that dungeon Penny calls an office.â
Your voice was laced thin with exhaustion. Every word being exhaled, like the effort of speaking was almost too much to bear. That it was only making you more tired with each sentence being pushed out.
You couldnât wait to get home.
Roughly ten minutes ago, youâd quickly changed in the back seat of your car, ridding your work scrubs for a simple pair of jeans and a white tank top (the only pair of extra clothes you had back there). Youâd shuffled your little girl into the bar, despite it being packed like an unopened can of sardinesâwith one purpose; get your dissertation and get out of there.
Being as gentle as possible, you reached down, lifting her, your daughter (whoâd been clutching your legâas if she were shy, she was the most social kid you knew), by her armpits.
You shifted, ignoring the way Maverickâs mouth opened to protest, as you passed her off without a second thought.
Maverick was family. Uncle Mavy you used to call him, teeth missing from repeatedly running into things, hair always tangled, and miss-matched socks. Youâd grown up with him always ruffling your hair, teaching you how to throw a football and spike a volleyball into Bradleyâs face. He taught you how to fly, how to beat up boys three times your size, and most certainly how to break the rules. Bradley had always wanted your motherâs approval and attention, especially after the death of your father (of course you wanted the attention, however, you found living on the edge a little more thrilling).
You were rebellious if you could even call it that. You liked to live life, you liked being free. And Bradley was no prude, especially in your high school years, but while Bradley fulfilled his mommaâs boy arc, you found yourself sticking to crowds your mother wouldâve had an aneurysm from if she ever found out.
Fridayâs, Saturdayâs, even into the early Sunday morningsâbeer, weed, cigarettes, just normal teenage things, were your playmates. Youâd wished youâd take care of yourself more back than, but you couldnât really blame yourself. Living with Bradley and your mom, as much as you loved them, it was so hard sometimes. And all you ever wanted to do was to pack up and leave, just for a little while, just to get away and see what this world had to offer.
And with Maverickâs teachings, it wasnât too much of a surprise that youâd gotten knocked up and did exactly that.
It hadnât been planned, as things rarely were, but youâd loved the girls father, and you really thought youâd spend the rest of your life with him.
Youâd met him in high school, your high school sweetheart, and the two of you eventually ended up in Texas, why youâd decided to end up there wasâwell, you were more or less following him. Heâd gotten transfered to a base out there, and who were you to not go with him.
He was the father of your daughter and you loved him.
So you three had packed up, filled your car, kissed your family, told Bradley he had to call you every single day or youâd fly back and beat his assâand then you were off.
But like always, the universe seemed determined to never let you be happy.
His death was classified, all you knew was that itâd been some sort of training incidentâsomething too important to let the mother of his child know. And you tried to not blame anyone, you really did, but the one person you couldnât give any slack to, was yourself.
Youâd known the night before that something was going to happen, youâd felt it in your gutâhell even Bradley knew something was wrong. Heâd called you, when youâd awoken yourself at four in the morning, nauseous and terrified out of your mind.
The man you loved who lay silently beside you slept peacefully. Youâd kissed his temple, and answered your twin brotherâs frantic call.
Call it twin-tuition, call it the universe laughing at youâyou didnât know. All you knew was that Bradley had been able to calm you down, youâd crawled back into bed, and hugged the man you loved tightly.
Like nothing could ever tear you away from him.
Heâd left a note that morning, kissing your forehead and whispering a goodbye to your daughter, before leaving when the sun still stirred underneath the horizon.
Youâd wished youâd woken up again, you hated yourself for not getting a proper goodbye from him.
You hated yourself so deeply. You should made him stay home, even though you knew he couldnât.
You should have done, something.
Anything.
Now that stupid American Flag made your eyes burn every time you glanced at it on the display table. Youâd burn it if it wasnât one of the last things you had left of him.
Penny pulled you back from the land of memories, her finger reaching out to flick your forehead, fingers then dangling the keys to her office in front of your face.
You must have really zoned out.
Rubbing the spot where she flicked you, you tried not to whine in pain and furrowed your eyebrows at her. She had an incredibly strong grip, you were surprised she didnât fracture your skull.
âNeed someone to drive yâall home, hun?â She asked, now looking genuinely concerned with how exhausted you appeared.
Back to back 14hr shifts at the hospital were definitely not something youâd planned on, but youâd needed to pick up an extra shift and at least now you had two days off.
You planned to at least take one of those to sleep the entire time. Youâd drop your girl off with Maverick, he deserved it, you never asked him to watch her, always feeling like youâd be burdening him.
âNo sâalright Pen, weâre not too far.â You offered her a small smile, eyes flickering back to Maverick. It looked like he was currently playing for everyoneâs drinks, for having said something (unintentionallyâŠmaybe) rude to Penny not even five minutes agoâso you didnât feel bad about adding holding your daughter as another sentence for being disrespectful.
She was giggling, her head tilted, like she always did whenever you picked her up, twirled her, anything. She was just a bundle of happiness, it was no wonder her nickname was 'Sunshine' it was as if the world lit up whenever she entered a room, laughed, giggled, or even just smiled. Nothing could stomp out her light.
Even with her being absolutely more stubborn than the older man in front of you, she was still the happiest kid you'd ever known.
Maverick was ready to grumble, his hand pushing a drink to the side and away from the small child, mouth ajarâabout to loudly proclaim that he wasnât a babysitter, but a glare from Penny and a pout from you, sealed any form of complaints.
He gave a dramatic sigh in defeat as he watched the child settle herself onto the top of the bar. She wiggled to make herself comfortable, her sundress, the longer jorts, and cowgirl boots combo almost like nothing heâd ever seen before. Maverick reaching forward to fix her sleeves (they always seemed to be falling down, it reminded him so much of you), her smile bright as she reached her hand out.
"Evenin' Mavy.â Jasmine, your little girl, was desperately trying not to laugh, her attempt at being professional for a four year old. Maverick was used to the child's antics letting out a huff of a laugh, his eyes rolling playfully as he indulged her shaking her tiny hand and ignoring the grin Penny was shooting his way (even though he literally just pissed her off) as she filled another drink for patron.
The Hard Desk was definitely no place for a child, you knew thatâespecially with the rowdiness of drunk men tripping over their own foot. But youâd just gotten off your shift, picked Jasmine up from Richard Crane, your daughterâs best friendâs dad (which side note: you literally just got to this town not even two weeks ago and she already had a best friend), heâd been kind enough to watch her because you didnât want to bother Bradley or Maverick (knowing their work). Penny had offered Ameilaâs helpâbut youâd just waved your hand, theyâd helped you so much already you hated feeling like you were burdening them. And Rich had basically trapped you into agreeing, his son and your daughter were best friends, he could pick her up from daycare, it just seemed like the easiest wayâwithout bothering too many people. You just hated being a bother.
Especially now.
And you as much as youâd wanted to head home, tucking your daughter into her bed, and finish that crying session you were pushing off (watching your favorite romcom, Me Before You). But, Penny had sent you a text saying that sheâd finished reading and annotating your dissertation that afternoon and you were afraid it might end up destroyed if it stayed any longer in her pile ofâwhatever the fuck of a monster she kept in her office.
So here you were, digging through the mounds of papers like Indiana Jones searching for the Art of the Covenant. Fingers threatening to receive a thousand tiny paper cuts as you dug and scoured. And after nearly ten minutes you'd spotted it, the thick packet littered with the pink sparkly ink of Penny's handwriting.
Sighing, knowing that even with the coffee stains, at least it was still intact.
Leaning over another stack of receipts you shimmed your way out of the office, locking it and doing your best to avoid the coupleâor hookupâhappening not nearly far enough away from you. God you really wished you didnât have so much to worry about right now. Because you definitely needed to get laid.
Bracing yourself, the exhaustion really starting to catch up to you, you made your way back to where you'd left Maverick and your daughter at the bar.
However with a single glance you noticed that, that bouncing and bubbly girl was no where to be seen and Maverick was again busy chatting Penny up like he was hoping to take her home. (He definitely was).
âMav, where the fuck is my child.â
Your voice cut off Maverickâs deep and drunk laugh as he turned, his hands raised to stop you from smacking the back of his head, something you couldn't help but doing because sometimes he was just a stupid old man.
âRoosterâs got her.â He mumbled drunkly with a wave of his hand, like he was trying to swat a fly. You would have punched him if Penny hadn't enacted that 'No violence at my bar' rule. You loved your brother. Truly you did, he was your twin, your other halfâhowever, knowing Jasmine, she would want to hang onto Rooster for the rest of the night, even if that meant being around drunken military men and women.
âYouâre so lucky I canât afford to go to jail right now Mav.â You grumbled out not really caring if he heard you or not as you offered Penny a tired but soft smile, sliding her keys back across the table.
âThanks for the annotations Pen, Jaz and Iâll be a little late tomorrow, forgot I gotta take her to the dentist." You smiled, your voice traveling slightly as you folded the packet of paper before tucking it into your cowgirl boots.
The jeans you wore were starting to grow tighter with each turn, the buckle of your belt (that you kept in your car) was digging into your lower abdomen, just a sign that your body was getting tired of being in 'actual' clothesâyou couldn't wait to pull sweats on. You would have stayed inside your scrubs but, knowing the men here, you wouldnât put it past one of them either spilling a drink on you, or trying to enact some nurse fantasy of theirsâyouâd seen it all.
Not that what you were wearing now could be considered any betterâthe, albeit simple, white wife-beater clung to your body, riding slightly up to show a sliver of skin at your waist. And the bra you wore was practically on display, a black bra underneath a white top, not the smartest idea youâd ever had.
And it was so hot, so muggy, like a furnace had been turned on inside the buildingâeven though the windows were open.
As your eyes flickered around searching for your daughter and Bradley, you couldnât help by feel completely underdressed in the room full of military men and women, their uniforms making you stand out like a sore thumb.
God youâd forgotten how it felt to have eyes linger on you.
"Sâalright hun, foodâll be ready whenever you stop by!â Penny called with a wave when youâd begin your search, stopping for a moment to turn, smile, and waved back.
Brushing past a couple dancing, you turned towards where you figured Bradley would beâprobably swinging your daughter around or recruiting her to walk across the pool table to stealing the balls of whoever was playing against him. (It has happened way too many times to count).
With a sigh, you smiled when your daughter's laughter grazed your ears. Even over the music and loud conversations you were always attuned to her.
Crossing your arms over your chest, you watched her almost trip tugging on the pant leg of a man, who was not only holding a cola but also leaning down to listen to her.
Jasmine was muttering something you couldnât make out over the music, her little hands debating on trying to climb into his lap. After a few moments the man laughed quietly, his head tipping back as he lowered his hand offering a drink from his cola. That was definitely something you would have chastised her for, but seeing as he was one of Bradley's friends you trusted he wasn't trying to drug your daughter.
Combed hair, glasses perched on the bridge of his nose, head lowered as his deep blue eyes kept his attention on your daughter as she rambled. It was so endearing, so precious to watch and you couldn't help the small smile that started to crawl up your lips.
Jasmine rarely liked men, especially not after her father had died (unless it was Maverick and Bradley, she actually despised Rich too for some reason). She wouldn't even go near a man sheâd never met before. Sheâd always said that she just didnât feel comfortable around men, so to see her leaning into the lap, let alone ramble and tug their pant leg, of this man it made your eyebrows furrow.
"Bradshaw, what did I say about stealing my kid." You called when you'd finally fully approached the group, arms crossed and hip jutted just slightly to the side as you leaned.
Bradley's smirk crossed his lips before his eyes even met you, that loud laugh of his echoing as crossed the distance between the two of you. It wasnât even a second later before he had his arms wrapped tightly around your neck, squeezing the life out of you.
Curse him and his stupid strength.
"It's Sunshine's fault she came willingly." He called loudly making sure the girl heard him, lips in a permeant smirk just waiting for Jasmine to argue back with him.
Rubbing his back, you tried to not laugh at his antics.
It was normal, the bickering, he really loved teasing her, it was his favorite pass time. And your daughter, as if baited, sent him a glare, something she definitely got from you.
Bradley pulled away, pressing a kiss on your forehead before leaning to rest his arm across your shoulder.
Bradley was always a clingy brotherâalways hung on you, always took care of you, always made sure you were doing okay. You loved him, but sometimes he could just be a little too much at times.
With a tilt of your head, you watched your daughter, who was still playing with the manâs pant leg.
Jasmine began with a "Uh-uh", sticking her finger out to wave it, "Mommy, Chick'n kidnap me from Mavy." Her words were slightly jumbled, (one of her teeth still missing and the other looseâfrom face planting not even a few days ago) as she motioned towards Bradley who pulled away to put his hands up in mock-offense.
You bit the inside of your cheek, desperate to not laugh knowing that it would just feed the both of them into arguing more and making you stand there longer.
"Jaz, y'know it's Rooster." Bradley fake huffed his lips coming out into a pout as she only shook her head lips pursed into a line her cheekbones prominent as if she were a judge serving him his papers and not a four year old girl in miss matched socks, cowgirl boots, and a sundress, dirty from tumbling around.
"Yer a chick'n to me." She concluded as if it were the most obvious thing in the world and that caused the group to burst into laughter, a laughter that everyone had been desperately trying to keep to themselves.
When you'd glanced around you noticed that only a few of Bradleyâs friends were here, the very pretty guy sitting on the stool, nameâUnknown, the girl to your left, Natasha Trace or better known by her callsign, Phoenix, and by the smirk of the man beside Bradley you were most certain he was Hangman, or Jake Seresin.
It had been only a week in a half since you moved back, and Bradley had wanted you to finally meet his friendsâhowever both of your schedules had just never synced up.
"Y'know what I kinda like the sound of Chicken, the kids gotta be right." The man smirked wider, if that was even possible, his head tilting as he sent Bradley a wink. Bradley in turn rolled his eyes flipping him off only to get a gasp from your four year old as she began reprimanding the man.
Jake leaned away from the pool table, his hand reaching out towards yours.
âThe handsome, the glorious, the most stunning and perfect man youâll ever come in contact with.â Jake introduced himself and you couldnât help the confused tilt of your head as you tried to not burst into laughter.
Bradley was right when he said that he was very very full of himself.
You shook his hand, clocking the slightly accent as you ranked your eyes across his body. He was beautifully builtâyou couldnât deny it, but the ego was definitely a hard turn off for you.
âRooster said yâah lived in Texas, yâknow Iâm from there.â He added and you hummed, that you had heard from Bradley, whenever he was having his daily rants about the âstupid cowboy who doesnât know how to ever shut the fuck upâ.
You couldnât hold back a smirk.
âSo Iâve heard.â You drawled out, releasing his hand as you tried not to physically step away from him. It wasnât had he made you uncomfortable, he seemed like a decent guy, but you honestly just wanted to head home, not go down a line of introducing yourself to the remainder of Bradleyâs friends.
You had time, you could do all of this another time.
A sigh left you as you shifted onto your other leg. You honestly needed to hurry up your little girl, knowing that if you didn't pull her away now, she would either fall asleep in some randoâs arms or you'd end up pass out on the dirty bar floor.
Both of which happened to not sound all that appealing.
Glancing back towards your daughter, you watched as she cut Bradley off with a wave of her hand completely done with the conversation. She turned and tugged on the pant leg of man (who you still didn't knowâand if you were going to meet anymore of Bradleyâs friends tonight, he was definitely one you would not be mad about) reaching and finally climbing her way into his lap as if he weren't some stranger she'd just met.
"No, no, Sunshine come on, time to go." You began to call, your arms uncrossing as you started towards them. You tried to be stern with her, but even you could tell that your voice was half-assing it. You only watched her snuggle more into this man, as if she were more interested in staying with this random man arms than going home and sleeping (like you were).
"Nuh-uh." Was all she replied back, turning fully around and facing the man, her hands coming up to play with his glasses.
The man, with the patience of a saint, let her play with his glasses, his ears flushing. You were sure it was more or less from being in the spotlight seeing as he was only drinking a cola. His hands were just barely touching her, just enough to make sure that she wouldn't fall off his lap with her wiggling.
You could already feel the ache of a headache forming and you didn't think you had enough patience in you to deal with your daughters persistent need to get her away.
But, how could you really blame her, she was your daughter after all.
"Bob, you do know when I said Bob stood for Baby-on-board, I didn't mean go-n-get yourself a kid." Jake began his hip leaning back into the pool table as he earned a chuckle from the Bradley and Natasha. (That comment was the highlight of Jake's night).
After noticing the way you tried not to sigh to loudly, your hand coming up to rub the furrow between your brows, and the occasional of switching which leg you were leaning on Bradley could tell that you were most likely more exhausted than the lot of them after doing three hundred push-ups, and so he started towards Jasmine. But the girl had seen him coming and she turned into her favorite animal; a koala, clinging herself onto the man. Bobâwho, you felt bad for because he looked so surprised when she yelled out a "No!" before her arms wrapped around his neck, tried not to fall out of his seat, setting the cola down and adjusting.
"He's coming home with us." Jasmine mumbled but everyone had heard her, getting a stifled laugh from Natasha who whipped around to face the other way so that she wouldn't see the glare you sent her way.
They were all just feeding into you girls playful manner and all Bob could do was hold her arms so that she wouldn't choke the life out of him. That would be in an interesting way to go; death by a four-year-old from hugging too hard.
Bradley called your name with a slightly drunk tone as he waited for you to meet his eyes, "How does it feel to have your daughter as a wingman?" He giggled and you tried, you really really tried, not to glare too hard, you knew your brother was only joking, he was your brother, it was a simple joke at the fact that for over a year you hadn't met anyone, hadn't had the time or the patience to handle anyone that wasn't your daughter. But it still, the comment, hurt because deep down you knew this whole parenting thing would be so much easier if you had someone.
"Bradley, if you don't shut the fuckâ"
"Thats a bad word Mommy." Jasmine hummed out, cutting you off instantly and getting a few more stifled laughs from Natasha and now Jake as well. You were close to shoving your headache induced head into a wall.
Bringing your hands up to your eyes you tried not to scream in frustration, you rubbed them.
"Right, sorry baby, come on, let's go, you got daycare in the morning, y'know Ms. Jessel'll have my aâmy butt if you're late again." You tried again using your pleading voice but she wasn't budging. Her fingers were playing with Bob's hair on the back of his neck mumbling about how she hated Ms. Jessel, when you for sure knew she adored the woman.
(You were the one who disliked her.)
Youâd opened your mouth to speak again, to almost beg your daughter to let go of the man so that they two of you could go home, when a drunk voice drawled your name out from behind you. A chill ran down your spine, and you tried to not tense too awkwardly, too quickly.
Youâd froze, shoulder blades inching together as you found Bradleyâs eyes. He was glaring at the man behind you, and thats when you felt his presence. Unbearable and unnerving. As he occupied the space right behind you, like he owned it, like he was going to try and get back to owning you, you tried not to react, like he would want.
Demanding Bradleyâs eyes, you gave him an âIâll handle itâ look, motioning towards Jasmine in your own twin way of telling him to make sure she wouldnât see what you were about to do. Because as much as you didnât want to shield your daughter from the way of the world, you also didnât think she was ready to see you beat the shit out of this douchebagâif it came to that.
The man behind you, reached, brushing your shoulder blades, his finger tips just barely ghosting like he had any right. Like he could touch you without your permission. He called out your name again, like he was reminiscing, a sigh leaving his drunken lips.
You definitely didnât want to hear this right now. God the universe did actually hate you, what had you ever done to it?
âThought I heard Bradshaw sayinâ his buckle bunny sister was cominâ home.â He mumbled, when youâd turned around to face him. His eyes ranking your body like a starved piranha. And even with the mumble, the group, Natasha, Jake, Bradley, and the man who still held your daughter carefully all quieted, a few people in the outer circles hushing their voices, also having heard the man.
God you hated that nickname, it wasnât even remotely accurate to you. Youâd dated two âcowboysââone of which was standing in front of you, and suddenly you were a buckle bunny.
If you were a buckle bunny, then Bradley was Father Christmas.
âThe fuck yâah want Johnny.â You greeted, trying desperately to be polite (this was as polite as you could be with him), because you honestly didnât know how else to approach this situation.
When his eyes finally left your chest, fingers tracing the metal part of your buckle, bile rose in the back of your throat. You should have swatted his hand away, but you knew how he got when he was drunk.
Youâd forgotten heâd been transferred a month before you moved back, you truly thought you could put him past you. (Bradley also forgot to warn you, twin forgetfulness).
A few stupid one night standsâyouâd all but used each other (you apparently more so than him), just to get frustration out, but this guy could not take a hint that you were not interested anymore. Hell you hadnât been interested in him since before youâd met Jasmineâs father.
âAnd Iâm not a buckle bunny, âmember? Youâre not much of a cowboy, couldnâ stay on that bull for more than a few seconds, if I recall correctly, so the buckle bunny status was revoked.â You added, not being too loud (you could have definitely been a lot louder, heâd done enough to you to deserved to be publicly embarrassed) watching the way his lip twitched in a slightly.
You couldnât help in the smirk that tugged on your lips. He was so easily angered.
âI remember you stayinâ on for a lot more than 4 seconds.â He called back, taking a step forward (he definitely didnât need to invade more of your space) not talking about the bull anymore, as you finally grabbed his wrist. His fingers were always so slippery, he always touched where he shouldnât without the fear of Bradley beating the shit out of him. Because you always said that, you could handle it.
Ever since you were 13 picking fights with the older boys, you could handle it. Senior in high school, beating the fuck out of an older guy who tried to get into your pants at a college party, you could handle it. An old ex with loose fingers, a piece of cakeâyou could definitely handle it. Even if you wanted nothing more than to smack his smug grin off his lips.
âNearly a decade ago, what the fuck do you want.â You finally snapped, smirk gone, fingers digging into his wrist as you brought it up and away from the way he was trying to reach underneath the hem of your tank top.
Johnny grunted in pain as you raised your eyebrows as if to tell him to continue explaining himself.
âFuckinâ christ, forgot how strong your damn grip is, just wanted to see how you were doing sâall.â He snapped back, initiating his innocent act and yanking his hand away. You watched him finally take a step backwards in any attempt to gain his composure.
You raised your eyebrows as you refused to look away from him, he had something planned, he always did.
âThought weâd reconnect yâknow? My favorite Bradshaw in town, figured since yâah boyfriendâs all dead and buried, we could rekindle that fire, go back to before you up ând you ran off with that waste of space. Couldâa told yâah he was bad news, knocked yâah up good though didnâ he? Such a pretty lil girl you got, too bad heâd rather nose dive into the ocean than be in a big olâ happy family. What can you expect from a fuckinâ cuck like him, bet he wouldâa loved to see you creaming all over my cââ
The âNo violence at my barâ sign beside Penny seemed to blur from your memory. A lapse in judgement youâd claim as you leaned slightly, raised your fist and knocked the air straight out of Johnnyâs jaw.
There was a gasp and a few âoohsâ as you connected your knuckles with his face. You didnât stop though, everyone who knew you, knew you wouldnât stop unless someone pulled you off. Your temper sometimes got the better of you. Blame Maverick.
Youâd watched him fall back slightly, letting out a âfuckinâ bitchâ before you raised your wrist again and punched him once more. The satisfaction of hearing a bone crack should have made you smile for being such a fucking asshole, but you couldnât find it in yourselfâjust the punching would have had to do.
His blood stained your knuckles as you let him fall climbing on top of him. You didnât stop when Maverick started shouting out your name, not when Bradley (who had let you get in multiple blows without even stopping youâknowing the bastard deserved it) had jumped forward finally grabbing your arms and pulling you back as one of Johnnyâs friends pulled him away from you.
Youâd pushed Bradley off harshly, not really in the mood for his protective brotherly stance as you approached Johnny again, who was still on the floor, his buddy trying to help him up.
You kicked him, hard, in the side, continuing to beat him as if every kick would amend the words heâd said about the man youâd loved and lost.
Bradley grabbed your arms again, pulling you back once more as Maverick had put himself in between the two of you, pulling Johnny off the ground and escorted him out (more or so, so you wouldnât jump at him againâbecause Maverick knew you were a carbon copy of him, youâd beat the shit out of him again if you even glanced in his direction).
âHeâs such a fuckinâ prick, this fuckers gotta be fuckinâ kiddinâ me I swear to everything fuckinâ holy, swear to the fuckinâ ground, the fuck he thinks he can just talk about him like that, fuckinâ balloon headed stupid ass fuckinâ mozart wannabe fuckinâ lyinâ ass sack of fuckinâ piece of shit, get the fuck outta my way Bradley.â
You shouldâve hit him harder.
You were pacing now, hands on your hips as you ignored the way your knuckles had cracked open, his blood and your blood. You really needed to get it cleaned up, but you couldnât stop spiraling. He had no right calling him shit like that, especially when Jasmineâs father had been the most caring and kind man youâd ever met. Heâd loved you so deeply, and you, him.
So someone attacking his character? Yeah you were gonna raise hell.
âThe mouth on you girl, damn.â Bradley tried to lighten the mood a little as he stopped you from pacing, his hands reaching up to rest on your shoulders. Trying to ground you in the only way he knew how, physical contact.
âJust come on, cool down for a second.â He added tilting his head to try and get you to look at him.
âFuck,â You pushed the air out of you chest as you brought your hands up to rub your eyes.
You didnât even want to look behind him, afraid that Jasmine had seen it allâseen the anger you tried to keep so buried down that she would never see it. Especially when youâd told her violence was never the answer.
Maverick had come back with a warm cloth, slipping past a few patrons whoâd gone back to their drinking and chatting. Especially now that the âshowâ was over.
âNeed a goddamn fuckinâ cigarette.â You muttered out as you took the cloth from Maverick, thanking him and telling him to get back to Pennyâthat you were fine, it was just a scratch.
Maverick sighed as he shook his head, leaning forward to kiss your temple before ruffling your hair.
âCanât be smokinâ around her remember you quit for that reason.â Bradley hummed as you finally glanced backwards at the two (Jasmine and Bob). Bob had her faced away, still in his lap, from you and Bradley, involved in what looked like a very important conversation. He had moved a couple feet away, and from the position, Jasmine wouldnât have been able to see that it was you throwing a punch into Johnnyâs face.
You could have thrown yourself onto the ground and kissed his feet in gratitude.
"Jaz," You began again, sighing and handing Bradley the now bloodied cloth. You side stepped past Bradley, ignoring the way your body absolutely felt like it was ready to drop dead right in front of everyone.
Jasmine shook her head and only buried herself farther into Bobâlike a mole into mounds of dirt. She was mumbling about how she didnât want to leave her ânew friendâ. And if you werenât so exhausted you would have cooed at the mention of her making a friend. Especially when her only friend was a boy sheâd kicked off the swing set on her first day of daycare.
"I can bring her out for ya." Bob, the man who had mostly stayed silentâlistening to the girls ramblings and mumblings, finally spoke in an offered whisper. And then his eyes finally met yours and you could have fainted. Right then and there, if you hadn't reached to brace yourself as quickly as you had, your knees would have fully given out. He looked so beautiful, you'd be surprised if your jaw wasn't on the floor already. And not only was he watching you with such fondness like you hadnât just beat the shit out of a man not even minutes ago, he was also holding your daughter like she was the most precious thing in this entire world and you didn't know how to function.
God you needed sleep.
"No, no, no thats okay, she's just being stubborn." You forced the words out as you let go of the pool table that you'd braced yourself on, hands coming out as if to wave the thought of him carrying your child out of your mind.
"Wonder where she gets that from." Bradley tried to joke, wanting to put the little fight-debacle behind everyone, a smirk rising when you glared at him again.
Sometimes you hated your twin.
"This is all your fault Bradley, she gets like this because of you." You snapped.
Bradley raised his hands in innocence, "She didn't come outta me." He fired back with shrug and you were sure, as sure as that fuckass mustache he supported on his upper lip, that you could have killed him in that moment.
Bradley, who had just pulled you off a man, Bradley who had grown up with you beating him in every game of football, Bradley who knew from that look that youâd mess him upâhad taken a step back, dragging Jake in front of him, because he knew you just might.
"It's no problem," Bob began again, his voice ever soft a n octave lover as he finally stood, "I also think she fell asleep on me."
Bob's arms wrapped around the small girl (who was definitely now pretending to sleep) protectively maneuvering her so that she could lay her head on his shoulder more comfortably. (Bob knew that Jasmine wasn't asleep, but who was he to give up this perfect opportunity of getting to spend more time with you).
Bradley watched, no longer frightened for his life, another smirk creeping onto his lips when Bob walked past him and he watched as Jasmine smirked one of her eyes peaking open to see if anyone believed her.
He had to hide his laughter in a cough, especially when you shot him another glare.
Bob passed you, his arm warmâlike he was a living furnaceâjust barely brushing you as you tried not to stare (you definitely were, mouth slightly ajar, opening and closing like fish). And you just stood there, still, trying to comprehend if he was just being nice or if he was kidnapping your child.
And when his back was fully to you, (those big broad...shoulders..) you made eye contact with your daughter, whose eyes were open again now, playing with Bobâs hair again as she was smirking like she'd won the lottery.
"I'm gonna beat her ass."
"You can't even scold her without crying." Natasha laughed as she tipped her drink back before nudging your shoulder making you shake your head.
She was right of course, you would rather cry than tell her no, perhaps it was horrible, she definitely would turn into a monster, but you were doing your best. (You could beat the breaks off a man for saying nasty things, but if your daughter asked for cookies in the middle of the night, youâd climb out of bed and make them yourselfâyou had your priorities straight).
âAnd hey,â Natasha began again, nudging you with the edge of her beer bottle, âAt least she picked Floyd, out of everyone, heâs probably the best one to trust with your kid. I meanââ She tilted her head toward the blond mid-debate with Bradley (probably over something stupid), ââimagine if she'd picked BagmanâŠâ
She grimaced dramatically at the thought and gagged for extra emphasis while you tried not to laugh. It wasn't just the way she visibly retracted but also the way you could hear Jake gasping, like the comment had personally reached out and smacked him, that almost sent you over the edge.
"Hey!â He jabbed a finger at himself, lower lip jutting out in an exaggerated pout. âIâd make a great dad.â
You snorted, shaking your head and agreeing with Natasha, forever grateful that your daughter did not like him. Crossing your arms over your chest again, you watched briefly as he argued with Natasha.
âI pray the day you have children Seresin, never comes.â She responded with a tip of her bottle as if cheering to the prospect of him never having children.
Jake shook his head turning towards Bradley as if to say 'do you hear her?' But Bradley just raised his hands claiming he was Switzerland in this conversation.
"Wow,â Jake sighed out dramatically, still pouting but now theatrically wounded like his pride had taken a hit, "You all seriously underestimate how good I am with kids. Iâd be the best parent in the worldâno, scratch that, the universe.â He was definitely going to pout about this the entire night, and you knew that you didn't have time or the effort to stay and indulge him. So you began to bid your goodbyes knowing that Bob was just paying his tab and you didn't want to make him wait carrying your child.
Bob adjusted Jasmine, she was now curled up against him, little arms draped lazily around his neck, only wiggling slightly so she could lean back to wave Maverick and Penny goodbye, the both of them slightly confused at the sight because everyone knew Jasmine hated being held by anyone who wasn't you, Bradley or Maverick. Yet there she was, resting against Bob like sheâd known him her entire life.
Placing cash down, Bob gave Penny a smile muttering for her to keep the change as his gaze kept drifting back towards youâyou smiled, warm and unguarded and Bob felt his chest constrict. If he hadnât been holding your daughter, he might have fainted.
You tried to ignore the way he was looking at you, your chest tightened and your insides turning to mush. You felt like a teenaged girl all over again with a stupid crush. And without a word, the two of you headed out together.
By the time the two of you had gotten to your car, the silence had becoming deafening. Bob honestly didn't know what to say, you also didn't know what to say, and so the two of you listened to Jasmine humming a tune as you unlocked your car, walking to Jasmineâs side of the car, opening the back door and letting him shuffle her into the seat, which she thankfully allowed him too.
Giving her a smile, Bob stepped aside, walking back towards the drivers side, as you took his place and leaned towards her.
"Yknow Jaz, we're not supposed to hang on strangersâyou know that." You began softly in a whisper as you brushed her hair from her head before kissing her temple and buckling her in.
Jasmine lifted her eyes as she watched you get her all settled into her carseat, lip biting nervously as she waiting for you to meet her eyes again.
"He just reminded me of Daddy." She whispered, however not quiet enough from the cough that came from the man behind you.
Giving her a soft smile, you pressed another kiss to her forehead before gently closing the back door.
You circled to your side of the car, pulling the door open and leaning in to reach across the seat. With the shift of your tank top rising, your back dimples peaking out, it made Bob's throat dry up as he desperately tried to keep his eyes respectful. But with Bobâs presence just behind your shoulder it made your skin prickle, and you tried to ignored it, focusing on rolling down Jasmineâs window.
She was still humming some tuneless little melody untilâ
âMommy I want Cherry Pie,â She announced loudly, punctuating her demand with a light kick to the back of the seat.
You let out a small groan, rolling your eyes affectionately. Youâd cursed the day you ever introduced her to that damn song. Now it was the songâone of the only songsâon her personal playlist, and she didnât have the faintest clue what the lyrics meant.
âAlright, alrightâŠâ You clicked the accessory on, switched the stereo to CD, and sure enough, the familiar opening strum of Cherry Pie by Warrant blasted out like a punch to the throat, as if the radio itself was trying to deafen you.
âFuckinâ Jesusââ You winced, scrambling to turn the volume down while Jasmine giggled like it was the best joke in the world. She probably had been the one to turn it up all the way.
Shaking your head, you backed out from the front seat and shut your door. When you turned, you expected Bob to have slipped back inside to avoid the cool night air. But instead, he was still there, hands in his pockets, cheeks faintly flushed, a small, polite smile on his lips. And the unmistakable look of a man who had definitely been staring at your ass and was now pretending he hadnât.
For a beat, neither of you said a word. The thump of âSheâs my cherry pie,â floated between you, Jasmine singing the pre-chorus slightly off-key in the background, her feet kicking the seat with each beat drop. It was no surprise that your car had as many scuff marks as it did.
You cleared your throat, a smile tugging at your mouth. âThank you. For, uh⊠not letting her see that back there in the bar, and for uh bringing her out.â You tipped your head toward the backseat, feeling a warmth creep up your neck. You didn't know why you felt so small underneath his eyes, like you hadnât just beat up a guy twice the size of you. And as your eyes fawned over him, all you could think about in that moment was what he would look like above you.
âItâs no problem,â Bob said, voice quiet but earnest, swatting that image of him above you instantly away. His smile wasnât flashy, it was soft, almost shy, but it had a way of burrowing itself somewhere deep in your chest.
You wanted to believe he wouldâve done it for anyone. That it wasnât personal. But the way his eyes lingered just a little too long, the way he shifted his weight like he didnât want to leave, it made you doubt that.
âI mean it,â You began again, your own body suddenly not wanting to leave either, crossing your armsânot because you were defensive, but because you needed to keep from fidgeting under his gaze.
âI know she can be a little difficult.â
Bob glanced toward Jasmine, who was now drumming the tips of her boots against the seat in perfect time with the song. âSheâs great,â He smiled softly, like it was the simplest truth in the world. âAnd for what its worth, I can see that youâre doing a good job with her.â
The words caught you off guard. Compliments about your parenting always didâbut coming from him, they landed heavier than you expected.
You let out a slow breath, your lips curling into a small smile. âThanks." It was breathy the way it pushed past your lips, as you reached up to tuck a strand of hair behind your ear.
âThat means more than you think.â
And Bob nodded, but you caught the faintest flicker of something in his expressionâlike he wanted to say more but didnât trust himself. The air between you felt heavier, charged in a way you werenât sure how to name.
"Put a smile on your face ten miles wide"
Jasmineâs voice rose again in the background, half-singing, half-yelling the lyrics, blissfully unaware of the tension simmering just outside her window.
You laughed under your breath, your daughterâs favorite part of "You ain't gonna swing with my daughter no more" continuing in the background as you tilted your head towards him.
âIâm sorry if you get that song stuck in your head now.â Trying not to laugh loudly knowing that it would draw attention to yourself but couldn't help in watching as Bobâs smile widened, his cheeks still lightly flushed as the corners of his eyes crinkling.
"Too late.â
And for another moment, you both stood there, the glossy overhead from the street lamps casting soft shadows across his face. His combed hair slightly tousled from Jasmineâs fingers, and the way his lips twitched slightly in a smile. He was so beautifulânot in a loud, showy way, but in that steady, grounding way that made you think of safety and home. You had not truly been looking for love, not now, especially with the way your daughter and your job kept you busier than anything. But looking at him, seeing how careful he was with your girl, god, he made you want to.
You opened your mouth to say something else, maybe even ask if he wanted to maybe meet up sometime for some coffee or something, when Jasmineâs voice rang out again.
âMommy!â She interrupted loudly from the backseat, the song ending, just to restart again (because it was the only song on that playlist that actually workedâunfortunately for you).
"He can come for pie too!â
What was with your daughter and wanting to bring this man, this stranger, she had just met home. It was like last week when she tried to bring home that stray cat.
Bobâs brows shot up, as you were sure yours did, while he tried not to look at Jasmine knowing that he wouldn't be able to say no to her.
You turned toward your daughter a soft smile creeping onto your lips, knowing that even if you wanted him to come home for 'pie' he should definitely just go back into the bar with his friends. âSweetheart, itâs bedtime.â You called softly as if that would sway her. Jasmine just waved her hand as if dismissing the idea that just because it was bedtime didn't mean they couldn't have pie.
âBut he likes pie,â She insisted, as if she's known this man her entire life. She leaned across her booster seat, hands trying to free herself as if she could get a better view of him. âYou like cherry pie, right Mr. Bob?â
Bob felt his heart jump into his throat trying desperately to not think about the innuendoâespecially with the song playing in the back ground. But no matter how hard he tried to think of something else, hell even real cherry pie, all he could think about her you. You and that sweet scent of your shampoo, you and the way you looked so warmly at him, you and the way you took care of your daughter, you and the way youâd handed that man his ass, you and that stupidly beautiful smile you kept giving him.
God he wanted to bury himself in your thighs for hours.
Bob chuckled awkwardly, of course he liked cherry pie, and he definitely would not mind eating your cherry pie right about now either.
âUh yeah, yeah I do.â
You shook your head, laughing despite yourself, taking the comment in the way that you knew he was thinking about.
Uncrossing your arms you motioned back towards the Hard Deck.
"You better get back in there before my brother thinks I kidnapped you, Bob.â You tried not to blush at the way he kept watching you, a small part of you was wishing he would stay even with you telling him to go back inside.
Bob's gaze lingered on you for a moment longer, like he was debating something, then he gave a small nod, his lips twitching slightly as if the words wanted nothing more than to escape.
"Goodnight.â He added a soft twang onto the way he send your name, your knees feeling instantly like jello.
Then he took a step back, and Jasmine piped up againâlouder this time.
"Wait!â
Both of you turned toward the backseat, startled at the sheer volume of her voice. She was leaning forward farther this time, eyes wide and mischievous like she just had the brightest idea ever.
"Mr. Bob, you canât leave yet, Mommy didnât say thank you with a hug.â
Your jaw dropped, (you believed itâd fallen to the floor) heart stopping as you tried to not meet Bob's eyes.
âJasmineââ
Bob shifted awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck.
âItâs okay, she doesnât have toââ
âShe has to,â Jasmine insisted interrupting Bob, and pointing at you like sheâd just delivered a state sanctioned order. ââCause hugs make people happy, right Mommy?â
She was smiling so wide, teeth peeking out as she used the back of her palm to pushed her hair back.
"Jaz, neither of us are sad right now." You tried to reason but she just shook her head and waved her finger as if she didn't believe either of you.
"You could thank him with a smoochy."
You felt the way your face heated up quickly as you glanced back at Bob, he was equally flushed his hand reaching up to scratch the back of his neck nervously, again.
âSheâs very⊠persistent.â
His lips twitched like he was fighting a smile, eyes flickering back to meet yours fully.
âSo Iâve noticed.â
The silence stretched just long enough for you to make a choice. Stepping toward him, you unfolded your arms, wrapping them around his neck, raising on your tip-toes to accommodate his height.
He was warm, like a walking furnace, and steady like he could throw you over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. His arms slid gently around you with a kind of careful certainty, like he was making sure you knew you could pull away at any moment. But you didnât. You let him wrap his arms around you, engulfing you in his scent. And you truly never wanted to leave.
Jasmine let out a muffled little 'yay' from the car, but the rest of the world seemed to quiet, the thumping of Cherry Pie fading into a background hum.
When you finally eased back onto the heels of your boots, your hands still rested lightly against his shoulders, and you realized you were close enough to see the flecks of warmth in his blue eyes, the way his glasses slightly fogged from your breath, and the tips of his cheek bones burning so red you believed if you brushed them it'd burn you. He didnât let go immediately either large hands tapping your hips and the air between you shifted slightlyâheavier, charged. Like in that moment you could change the trajectory of whatever this possibly could be.
âGuess that was your official thank you,â You found yourself whispering as you still didn't pull away.
âGuess so,â Bob replied, his voice lower now, as he tried not to look down at your lips. For one dizzy second, you thought he might close the space entirely. Your gaze matched his flicking just barely down to his mouth without meaning to.
Youâd almost forgotten about sleep, wanting nothing more than to just engulf this man. But before either of you could cross any line, Jasmine's voice rang out again.
âI'm tired!â Jasmine shouted, breaking the moment clean in half. You stepped back quickly, arms instantly pulling away from him and clenching to your sides as you cleared your throat. âRight, we, uhâŠwe should go.â
Bob nodded, though there was something unreadable in his eyes, like he wasnât quite ready to leave either. âSleep well,â He hummed, quieter this time, before leaning around your body and towards the window, smiling at Jasmine. "You too, Jaz, sleep well.â
Jasmine smiled as she waved at him, before tucking herself into the corner happy with herself.
Watching him step back slightly, you tugged your dissertation from your boot before tossing it into the passenger seat and sliding into the driverâs seat. You couldn't get your heart to stop beating so fast that even your daughters singing sounded like it was underwater. Stealing one last glance as he stood there, hands back in his pockets. You absolutely hated that your heart was still thudding like youâd just done something dangerous.
Bob stayed there as you pulled out, trying not to smile to hard as he returned another wave from your daughter. He stayed there for a few more moments, his heart beating in his ears as he tried to control the way his chest felt so warm, his cheeks hot and his brain all foggy like heâd had several beers, when in actuality all he'd drank was cola.
He didn't remember entering the bar again, nor did he remember making his way back over to the group.
"So,"
Bob began to speak, his voice abruptly cutting off everyone's conversationâeach of them curious as to what had taken him so long. He began settling into his seat again, brushing the seat awkwardly trying his best to ignore the way the others were waiting on him for the details.
"Uh, Rooster,â Bob avoided Bradleyâs eyes, words spilling out, his cheeks warm, âIs your sisterâŠuh..single or..?"
The color of Bobâs face grew more and more red as he cleared his throat.
He knew Bradley could have beat the shit out of him if he wanted too, he knew that asking about his best friends sister was probably crossing some sort of lineâbut in that moment, Bob physically couldnât stop himself from asking.
He needed to know.
Bob would never forget the way the group immediately fell silent, like someone had cut the sound from the entire place. Even the hum of the jukebox felt quieter.
Bradley froze mid-swig, his beer hovering halfway to his lips. Natashaâs eyes went so wide youâd think Bob had just announced he was moving to Mars. And Jake's laugh had gotten caught in his throat, his hand coming out to pound on his chest, in an attempt to prevent him from choking on his beer and his tongue.
"Robert Floyd," Bradley lowered his bottle, eyes finding Bob (who was doing everything in his power to avoid). The hair on the back of his neck stood, a shiver inchingâfrom the addressing of his full government name, "Yâah telling me youâre crushing on my sister?"
Bob blinked, heat continuing to crawl up his neck. He was sure he looked like a tomato, there was no doubt about it.
There was a beat of silence before Bob opened his mouth, closed it, then opened it again.
"IâŠuhâŠI wasâŠuhâŠjust askingâ"
The rest of the night Bob sat, practically strapped to his seat, while his three friends (and specifically an over protective brother) interrogating him relentlessly.
The second time youâd meet Bob Floyd was when Natasha had volunteered him and Bradley (everyone else were all either busy or they were working their shiftâBradley invited himself) over to your place.
Youâd off-handedly made a comment, while on the phone with Bradley (he always put you on speaker) and Nat over heard that; because you'd been so busy over the past couple weeks you still hadn't full unpacked your apartment. And Natasha being Natasha, had offered (the boy's) help (while she sits back, gossips, and drinks up your entire liquor cabinet).
And you'd tried, really tried, to deny the help saying that you had it covered. That Jazâs friendâs father would be taking her to daycareâ(another person you had to deal with), and it was your day off (finally) so youâd be home alone, with nothing to do.
But with one threat to invite himself over anyways, from Bradley, Nat convinced Bob to tag along also. (Not that Bob needed much convincing). And how were you supposed to deny the help, even when you hated burdening people, they would have found a way to break in anyways if you said no.
So here you were, ushering them into your small and currently chaotic apartment.
This morning had been rough to say the least. You were running late (as if you were ever on time), having rolled off the couch (because you hadnât had the time to even put your bed frame together), not even twenty minutes agoâJasmine shouting up and down the halls about how you were sleeping too long.
You had to give her credit for her little body waking herself up before you, because if she hadnât awoken you from the deep sleep and possible lovely dream about a certain Lieutenant, Ms Jessel would have had your head on a spike, thats for sure.
Nat was currently in the middle of the argument with Bradley (who was smirkingâso you knew he was winning unfortunately) who had one hand holding a bag of (definitely squished) donuts and his other arm wrapped tightly around Bobâs shoulder, keeping him close in an almost locked position like Bob had no were else to go.
Bob, flushed at the neck, lifted his head and raised his hand in a small wave.
You could have just dropped to your knees.
Why did he have to be such a heartthrob.
Letting the door close quickly, you didnât bother locking it, knowing that Rich would be arriving sooner rather than later. Trying not to actively search for Bobâs eyes (oh who are you kidding, you meet his before you even looked at your brother), a blush crawling up your own neck as you waved backâdoing everything in your power to not bite a hole in your cheek.
âApologies for the mess..â You began, taking your eyes off Bob (who didnât even try to hide the way he kept staring) and kicking stray shoes into the wall, out of the way.
Bradley let out a laugh as he squeezed Bob once more before pulling away and shuffling the bag of donuts into your face.
âYouâre always a mess.â He replied shaking the bag trying to get you to grab it faster.
Sending him a glare you snatched the bag before sticking your tongue out at him.
âYouâre such an asshole, yâknow that?â
Bradley only smirked as he ventured farther into your apartment like he owned the place.
Turning back towards Nat and Bob, you gave them both a smile.
âMake yourselves at home, Iâm kind of running late, so just bare with me, Iâm so sorry.â You added quickly apologizing as Nat just shook her head swatting her hand like there was a fly.
âDonât even worry about it,â She began, âYou do you, girl.â
Finally letting out a sigh, like youâd been told you could finally breathe, you smiled.
But almost instantly you remembered Ms Jesselâs angry face before you nodded and then got back to being busy.
Bob slide himself beside Nat who was slouched on your couch, as he let his eyes wander about your apartment.
He could definitely tell that you hadnât fully unpacked, the multiple boxes scattered around, things laying everywhereâmostly from you rushing this morningâbut it was the song playing in the background that made a small smile crawling onto his lips again.
"Jaz can we please listen to something else."
You groaned, opening the donut bag, and shoving the donut Bradley bought for you, towards him knowing you wouldnât have time to eat it.
âI bought that for you, youââ
You shoved it into his open mouth before grabbing a paper plate, placing Jasmineâs donut on it and then on the counter for her.
âNo time.â You called back. (It would either grow stale on your counter or Bradley could eat it).
âCherry Pieâ was again blaring through your ears. Jasmine must have gotten ahold of your phone (how she knew how to open your phone and open the playlists was beyond you), putting her favorite song on. It was slightly muffled with her being in the bathroom, but as you quickly moved through the kitchen trying to make it look presentable you couldnât help but groan at the lyrics you knew were gonna be stuck in your head.
Jasmine was ignoring you, singing her little heart out, as you found your eyes flickering to Bob again.
He was watching you, every time you glanced over, as quickly and subtly as you could (all in while trying to clean, pack your daughters lunch, and what not) and every time your heart skipped a beat.
Seeing him in his uniform had been one thing, but seeing him now in a loose shirt, his hair slightly messy and damp (as if heâd taken a shower before handâyou needed to calm down), and sweatpants. If you weren't so stressed trying to get the four year old ready, you would have dropped to your knees in a heartbeat. Even with an audience. (Of course you would first usher them out, you werenât a fuckin freakâespecially since one of the audience members was your brother).
Bob smiled at you when you met his eyes again and you quite literally sighed in relief, it was like the simple smile had cured all the tension in your shoulders.
"Mommy here you can change," Jasmine called from down the hall, her little feet patting against the cold wood. She was wearing her favorite tank top (the one with the big ass Kool-Aid man on the frontâbecause she thought he was cute) and jean shorts that went to her knees. Her hair was still a mess when she entered the kitchen, eyes tired, toothbrush sticking out of the side of her mouth. Her hand was holding your phone for dear life as she thrusted it into your thigh.
Youâd just barely caught it as she let go, skipping back towards the bathroom.
âBut yâah gotta put the American one on now!â She called loudly as she entered the bathroom again.
Bradley was trying to hide his laughter wiping his mouth from the donut, as you glared daggers at him. It was his fault honestly for her being obsessed with musicâwhenever the two of you would visit, heâd always took her for joy rides in his Bronco, blasting music without a single care in the world.
"What's with Sunshine and her favorite songs having the word 'pie' in them?" Natasha called with a laugh as she leaned forward to see you still glaring daggers at Bradley. Letting out a sigh, you gave up, knowing that you were wasting time. Rubbing your eyes, you tucked a few strands of lose hair behind your ears as you began to scramble around again.
"Just wait til she's asking for Custard Pie, or Country Pie or god forbid Slice of Your Pie." You huffed out with a laugh, flicking the song American Pie on before tossing the phone onto the counter and grabbing a couple shirts off the ground, smelling them and tucking them underneath your arm.
"I think she just loves pie." You added, as you stopped for a moment to look towards Nat and Bob.
Motioning towards the kitchen, you offered them both a tired but warm smile, âIf y'all want a drink or something to eat, feel free." You spoke, not bothering to include Bradley knowing that he always made himself at home anyways, even without your permission. âThats what twins doâ heâd shrug.
And then you were off again, not even bothering to wait for Natâs or Bobâs response, nearly tripping over a Barbie with her head popped off heading towards the dryer room searching for Jasmine's missing socks.
When you had succeeded in your mission for the missing socks, you found yourself glancing down at your beeping watch. You had less than ten minutes before Rich would arrive.
Letting out another sigh, you entered the living room again and now Jasmine was, (hair no longer a mess thanks to Natasha for brushing it), trying to twirl around singing loudly "By by Miss American Pie" like she was on stage performing for the biggest audience.
Bradley had turned to lean against the island table, Bob was leaning his elbows against his knees smiling softly and listening intently and Nat was clapping along.
Even with the wonderful vibe, you felt that awful feeling. That feeling you always got when you were running late, or something just wasnât going the way you planned. You should have woken up from your alarms, you should have had her ready thirty minutes ago, you shouldnât be stressing yourself out so much.
And then, it left your lips, before you could slap a hand on it.
"Fuckinâ hell, I'm a terrible Mom."
Blinking the thoughts away quickly, you crouched down in front of her. Jasmine was no longer singing along, her lips pouted as she reached forward to hold your face.
"Y'ah the best Mommy don't say that." She spoke with such conviction as she reached forward to kiss your forehead. And if you weren't currently running late, if you definitely didn't have like ten thousand other things to get done and if you didn't have an audience you would have bursted into tears.
Reaching forward, when she pulled back to smile softly widely, you kissed her cheek, her forehead, and then her nose your heart warming as she giggled trying desperately to pull herself out of your arms.
There was a knock at the door, a dramatic groan leaving you.
Offering Jasmine another smile, a kiss on the forehead again, you patted her foot in a motion to tell her to put her socks on.
"It's open!" You called, the door swinging open as Richard popped his head inâfreezing slightly when he saw the living room filled with people he didnât know.
"Damn," He began calling your nickname, one that he had heard Bradley call you once over the phoneâand now apparently thats all he wanted to call you (despite the way you hated how he said it), "You got yourself a full house." Rich chuckled, his hands going onto his waist as he scanned the room, unfamiliar with everyone, besides you and Jasmine of course (and heâd heard of Bradley but had never put face to name).
Each of them scanned him equally confused but you only hummed with a nod, taking your daughter's sweater off and flipping it around before putting it back over her tank top.
"She's almost ready Rich just, just gimme a minute." You called not even looking up at him as he waved his hand making his way into your kitchen as if he too owned the place. It was one thing for Bradley to prance around, but for him? You hated when he did that. But right now, you had more important things to worry about.
And if Jasmine wasnât too busy trying to glare him down she would have shouted at him to stop drinking their water.
Bob had never been a jealous person before, truly, he found jealousy to be a taxing emotion and he hated the way it made his stomach feel.
But seeing this man just waltz his way into your kitchen, he couldn't deny the way his heart squeezed and his hands twitched just slightly at his side.
"If you get warm, give the sweater to Ms JesselâPennyâll skin me alive if you even get a drop of sweat on it." You said flattening out the wrinkles on the sweater before buttoning her pants, and brushing her hair from her eyes.
Standing you brushed your knees, "Get your boots on," You called with a nod of your head before making your way into the kitchen. Three steps and you were in front of Fletcher, taking the glass of water from him and drinking the remaining. That had been the first glass of water you'd had all morning (besides the little bit you used to swish your mouth when brushing your teeth). It wasn't weird for you to drink from the same cup, you drank from the same cup as your four year old, however to everyone else it looked more than friendly.
And you if you werenât still sleep deprived and desperate for a glass of water, you might have wondered why you even did it.
Natashaâs eyes darted straight to Bobâs face, her brows climbing. She was leaned closer to Bradley, who had pushed himself off the island to settle into a spot beside her, her lips curling slightly into a smirk. "Heâs not liking this, is he?" She narrated in a whisper, though not quietly enough, because Bob heard her clear as day.
Bradley was grinning like a cat playing with a toy. "Oh, heâs hating it." He mocked, his eyes watching Bob with amusement.
"Iâm fine," Bob muttered, though he hadnât been asked directly, doing his best to keep his eyes off of you and Rich.
"Youâre red," Natasha smirked, "And not in the sunburn way."
Bob ignored them, clenching and unclenching his jaw as he focused instead on the little tug at his pant leg. Jasmine had approached him, looking up at him with big eyes, steadying herself on him as she wriggled one boot on, then the other.
"She already ate, please let Ms. Jessel know that she's been having an iffy stomach lately cause I know the bitch'll force her to eat if she doesn't know." You muttered the words to Rich, your side turned into his body in an attempt to keep your daughter from reading your lips because she had that phase going on currently. But to the others it looked even more personal especially when Rich laughed his hand coming up to brush an eyelash from your cheek.
Bobâs fingers curled into his palms.
Natasha leaned forward, eyes wide, the gossip train beginning again.
"Oh my God, did he justâ"
"Yup," Bradley confirmed, popping the âp.â There was a furrowed crease between his brows, especially because heâd been on the receiving end of you ranting about how close Rich tried to be with you. So to see you not even stop him was curious to say the least.
Natasha tilted his head at Bob.
"So ya gonna stand up or�"
Before Bob could respond, Jasmine made a dramatic gagging sound, her tiny hands clinging into Bob's sweats as you tried not to fully push yourself away from Rich. He was a nice guy, truly, and perhaps you were allowing him to get away with more than you would like. But he also was your daughterâs best friendâs dadâand he was the one taking her to daycare, so letting him think you didnât absolutely hate his guts was the only plan you currently had.
Sliding your cup onto the counter you ignored your daughters grumbling and the way Richâs eyes kept watching you as you moved towards the fridge.
"Stop flirting with my Mommy Dick." Jasmine called with a glare as she reached to now hold Bob's hand playing with his fingers. Rich raised an eyebrow as he turned back towards the little girl a furrow creasing his brows.
"Rich," He called correcting her but she rolled her eyes turning back towards Bob.
"He thinks I care." She whispered, however it was loud enough for Rich because she wasn't really trying to whisper and Bob did everything in his power not to laugh at her bluntness.
"Jaz what have I said about sassing Rich, he's being so kind and taking you to daycare so I can spend the day sweating away trying to turn this apartment into a home." You called inside the fridge dragging a lunch pail of a lunch you didn't expect Jasmine to eat, especially with the way her stomach had been acting but just in case. Passing it off to Rich you glanced towards Jasmine who had her nose turned upward in defiance.
"Is Vince waitin' in the car with Barb?" You asked when you knew you wouldn't get your daughter to apologize.
Rich was still staring at you, his arms crossed and his body pressed closer than you had expected so when you turned back to face him you nearly jumped out of your skin.
Laughing nervously, you tried not to feel too bad back away quickly and knelt down in front of Jasmine (Nat and Bradley both watching as if it were their favorite reality tv show). Rich hummed in agreement, saying that they were just waiting in the car as you tried not to groan.
"Fuck, âm making you wait Iâm sorry, come on, baby, let go of Bob so I can get a kiss before you leave me. Please be good, donât yell at Ms. Jessel, donât kick the older boys off the slide, and please for the love of everything good, donât get into any fights."
Bobâs heart skipped at the brief brush of your fingers against his as you tried to pry Jasmineâs hand from his. She only laughed, hugging his arm tighter.
God she could be such a lovable pain in the ass.
Trying not to manhandle her out of his arm you just leaned forward and kissed her forehead, nose, and cheek before standing again and guiding her towards Rich, who was already at the door.
Jasmine, letting out a dramatic sigh as she finally let go of Bob, ignored the hand Rich offered, glaring at him instead as she strutted out like a four-year-old CEO.
"God, Iâm such a mess," you muttered, repeating the words as you rubbed your eyes watching as Roch waved and closed the door behind him.
You turned back to find the three still staring like theyâd just watched a soap opera play out in your living room.
Bradley was the first to burst out laughing. His loud and obnoxious tone echoing off your walls. "If I didnât know any betterâ" He started, calling you by your nickname, "âIâd say you should take an hour to relax before we even start today."
Natasha folded her arms, grinning mischievously more or less at Bob, as you started towards the dryer room again in need of something to cover your now cold armsânow that you would most likely not be running around the apartment like a headless chicken.
"Or maybe we should let Floyd here help her ârelaxâ instead, seems like heâs got the patience for it."
Bradley giggled like a school girl, pointing between Bob and the door. "I think heâs about two seconds away from volunteering to do every school drop-off for the rest of the year."
"Shut up," Bob mumbled, cheeks heating as he adjusted his glasses, praying that you wouldn't be able to hear them from the dryer room.
âDonât worry, Bobby, weâre absolutely gonna help you shoot your shot." Bradleyâs grin sharpened as he leaned farther into the couch his knees sticking out. Bob felt like he was in a horror movie at that moment just slowly turning around to stare at the way Bradley and Natasha were wearing matching smirks.
It was only noon when your phone started ringing for the first time that day. Noon was the sort of hour that allowed a sort of lazy permission into your bonesâthe best time for a nap on your days off, the apartment (still new) smelled faintly of coffee and sawdust because youâd been currently building Jazâs bed for the better part of the morning.
You usually didnât get calls around this time, especially since Jaz was in daycare, so the ringtone cutting through the low thump of a power drill felt wrongâlike an alarm that woke you from a deep sleep. It bounced off the plaster and the half-painted walls while you were knee-deep in a stack of pine slats and a pile of screws.
Bob was across from you, measuring twice and cursing once. Youâd desperately, the entire time, been trying to keep your own thoughts PG with the way he looked helping you construct your daughterâs bed.
Forearms on display, sweat prickling his forehead, and the breath sounds escaping him.
God youâd lost count of the amount of times youâd wanted to jump his bones.
Natasha who had declared, louder than necessary, that Bob was âthe absolute best builder, no contestâ, was at the sink, loading a blender into the dishwasher, rubbing her hands clean.
Bradley and Reuben (whom he and Mickeyâtwo youâd also just met, arrived a few hours ago, claiming they wanted to helpâthey just wanted to see Bob fumbling over his words around you) crouched in the living room, Ikea instructions spread between them like a small, folded map; they were arguing in muffled tones about Allen keys. And Mickey, bless him, had managed to wrap himself up in the throw rug and was making animal noises that might be described as âdramatic.â
You tilted back on your heels and called out, half expecting someone to shout âUnknown caller!â in reply.
âHeyâNat? Mickey? Whoâ?â
The phone kept ringing. One, two, three times the melody continued to ring out. Then there was a thunk and a muffled groan before âMs. Jesselâs calling!â left Mickeyâs lips as he yelped, freeing one arm and holding the phone up like a trophy (heâd somehow managed to roll in the rug and grab the phone off the coffee table).
You could have named yourself the Flash with how quickly youâd launched yourself up, shin slamming into raw metal and a flash of white pain clouding your vision.
Tools clinked around Bob as his eyebrows drew together; he wiped his hands on the back of his pants and followed after you, like he knew how important this call might be and wanted to be there to comfort you in anyway.
You almost did a faceplant over that goddamn headless Barbie that nobody would pick upâa modern-day landmineâbut you snatched the phone from Mickeyâs awaiting hand and accepted before the fifth ring had time to finish.
Adrenaline made your fingers clumsy; the world spinning slightly as you tried to catch your breath. Damn you really needed to work out more, especially if only jogging into your living room made you dizzy.
âHello?â Your voice started out unsteady, unsure, âYes, Ms. Jessel, this is me. Who elseâwho the fuck else would answer my phone?â The edges of the words were sharp, already annoyed with the tone of the older woman.
She was quiet for a breath that stretched too long. And when she spoke again, it was careful, like she was stepping around something precious. You caught fragments, a word that sounded like âfight,â then another you couldnât quite place, then âhospital,â and it was all your heart needed to jolt out of sync.
âWhat?â The single syllable came out like a punch to your chest.
The shift in your tone pulled the room into silence. Natasha paused mid-deep in the silverware drawer, Mickey froze from dusting himself off, Bradley and Reuben stopped scanning pictograms, while Bobâs head tilted as if he could try and listen with his eyes, being a few feet away.
âWhat the fuck?â You began again and than the rest poured out of you in a white-hot rush. âWhat the fuck do you mean sheâs in the hospital? What the fuck? Is this a joke? What hospital? Who hit my kid? My daughter is four years old. Who the fuck put my girl in the hospital? How could you let this happen? What hospitalâtell me what fucking hospitalâwhoââ
Words continued to spill out of you like a knocked over carton of milk. You didnât let Ms. Jessel get a sentence in; each syllable from the other end was a match and you were pouring fuel over it. You didnât even realize youâd started moving, jamming one foot into a cowgirl boot while the other tried to keep yourself balanced. Your phone bounced between shoulder and ear as you tugged, trying to wrestle on a jacket, and doing your absolute best to not to trip on the chaotic evidence of a life mid-renovation: a coil of extension cord, a half-open paint can, crayons rolling under the sofa.
âAnd donât even tell me you canât give me the name of the kid who hit my kid because of some rights or whatever.â Your voice fraying into a shout that made even Bradley shutter. âIâm gonna find those parents andââ The sentence sputtered; you didnât finish the violent promise because the next one took over. âWhat hospital where is sheââ
Ms. Jessel, finally allowed a breath, managed two words: âChildrenâsâER.â
The room went from crowded wood and human bodies to a tiny, echoing space inside your skull. You shouted another profanity, wishing the worst on the poor woman as you jammed the screen off with the pad of your thumb, more because you needed silence. For a second you just stood there, chest piston-sharp, trying to form a coherent thought, as you rubbed your eyes.
Someone made a noise behind youâa soft sound that couldâve been sympathy or fear. You shoved your phone into your boot, keys into your hand, and turned, a storm of movement and apologies filtering past your tongue.
âIâm so sorry, I gotta go pick up Jaz from the hospital,â You sighed, head already forming a headache as you turned towards the group of people whoâd only come to help. âI donât know anything as of now, Ms. Jessel wouldnât loosen her lips, but, justâsome kid hit her hard enough to the point they had to take her in. If you want to stay, eat, finish the bookshelf, whatever youâd like, please be my guest. But I gotta go, if you need to go, thats totally fine, I just gotta go.â
You tried to massage the rawness out of your throat, to make the edges gentler so you wouldnât blow up on them for no reason. But that didnât stop your hands from trembling as you shoved yourself out the door. Not bothering to lock it knowing Bradley had a key and that he would lock up for you.
They all watched you for a beat that felt too long and brittle. Like their brains were trying to catch up to the sputtering mess youâd become.
Bradley was the first to look over at Bob, whose face was unreadable for a second.
âYou gonna go or what?â Bradley asked, voice low as if knowing that if he went after you, youâd definitely bite his head offâbut he also knew that you shouldnât be alone. And as angry as you might be, youâd never bite Bobâs head off (and he also really didnât want you to drive pissed off by yourself).
Bob was moving before he could get an answer out.
At the car you tried to breathe like a normal person. Head down on the steering wheel, counting to ten and down to one and then to ten again. Your hands were clutching the sides of the steering wheel not even bothering to care about how your fingers were pulling lightly on your hair painfully.
And than a beat later, the passenger door opened and a warm shape slid in beside you. You blinked up, mascara speckled and stupidâyou hadnât even noticed tears were falling down your cheeks, to find Bob buckling his seatbelt with the same methodical calm he used to put the planks together on your daughters bed. His scent of faint sawdust and coffee filtered though the small space making your heart flutter slightly, even with the fear and confusion fitting your mind.
âSo, we going or what?â He asked quietly, and there was none of the careful distance you sometimes saw in men who didnât know what to do with other peopleâs panic, there was only a steady, low offering.
You wanted to say no. You wanted to tell him to go back inside and be with his friends (even though they were all in your apartment) and that you could do thisâyouâd done it before, been there for her despite her tendencies, you could and would have smashed every bureaucracy to get back to your kid backâbut the truth was small and simple and immediate. You hadnât eaten breakfast. You were furious and thin as glass. You needed someone who would not hand you tissues and platitudes, someone who would climb in the car and not ask for anything in return.
âFigured youâd need some emotional support,â Bob added, softer now, with a smile that didnât try to fix you as much as to keep you from breaking. God he was so considerate.
You let out a breath that could have been a laugh or a sob.
âYeah, you have no idea.â
âWant me drive?â He offered his head tilting towards the way you were gripping the steering wheel like it was a lifeline.
You shook your head quickly, the movement abrupt and causing an ache to form in the crook of your neck. âNo. I just need to get there.â Your hands found the wheel again, grip hard and precise.
And while the city rushed past in a blur of late-morning light and impatient horns, one thought kept cycling through your mind like a stuck record: you just prayed she was okay.
You carried her, bruised face laid gently on the side of your shoulder. She wasn't asleep, her eyes were opened just a crack as she watched Bob follow behind them. He looked so sorrowful, saddened at the state that Jasmine was in and it broke the little girls heart. Reaching forward she offered her hand to him, and Bob took it giving her a small smile as he squeezed it.
You tilted slightly to jam your key into the lock before using the toe of your boots to nudge it open, the coolness of the dark room inviting the trio of y'all as you stepped aside to let Bob in (him letting go of Jasmine's handâdespite her grumble) before locking the door behind you.
You hadn't expected him to stay the entire time, but seeing as he hadn't left your side you figured offering him a warm drink and a towel to dry his wet hair would suffice.
Bob followed you, closely, his hand making sure that you wouldnât fall over in the dark apartment.
Bradley and the others had left the apartment cleaned, theyâd actually finished up building everything.
You couldnât help the tears the streamed steadily down your cheeks. You were gonna make them cookies, cupcakes, individual cakes, and bring them to them. You might even make them all pies as well.
It was still silent, as you entered her room and shuffled Jasmine into her newly made bed. She hummed head hitting the pillow gently as she snuggled into the warm blanket.
You tried not to coo as you reached down to kiss her forehead.
The two, Bob and you, exited the room, leaving the door a crack as you let out a shaky breath.
âAre you okay?â Bob was quiet, gentle, as he leaned slightly into your frame. You wanted to hug him so badly, just a hug right now would probably make everything better.
âIâll be okay.â You mumbled back as you turned to try and give him a smile, âItâs her Iâm worried about.â You added and Bob nodded, his hand coming out to guide you into the kitchen.
It was silent again between the two of you, Bob leaning against the counter as he crossed his arms.
Reaching into a cabinet, you grabbed a soft towel, before stepping towards Bob. Motioning for him to move slightly, you pushed yourself onto the counter, sitting comfortably before beckoning him to approach you again.
Bob flushed softly and you tried not to smile at him, opening your legs just slightly so he could step forward more.
Using the towel you began to dry his hair, using extra care to be careful of his glasses as you tried to not notice the way he was watching you so carefully.
It was so intimate, so close, and youâd tried to not make it weird. But holding his head, gently patting the dampness away, and staring into those soft blue eyes, it was a good thing you were sitting because you could have melted into the floorboards at any moment.
After finishing the drying, you tucked his now damp hair behind his ears and set the towel down beside you.
Bob whispered a âthank youâ as he leaned slightly closer his hands resting on the counter right beside your hips, fingers rubbing the skin that was bare, your shorts riding up slightly.
He was careful, gentle, slow and polite as he leaned in. You watched him, his eyes flickering down to your lips before into your eyes as if to tell whether or not you felt the same way.
The moment your lips met it felt like there was a fire that exploded in your chest, the warm engrossing you as you arched into him chasing the feeling.
"Gotta be quiet, wouldn't want little Miss Sunshine to walk in on us, huh?" His whisper sent chills down your spine, the prickling sensation making you bite your lip to stop a smirk as you leaned in again.
Bob's hand gently raised, fingers ghosting across your cheekbone bringing your chin in farther so he could kiss you again deeper as his warm body searched out for yours.
You'd almost gotten lost in him if it wasn't for the sound of your daughter.
"I would like a brother please." Was all she commented, waddling past with her nightgown halfway off from how she'd been sleeping as she walked in between the two of you grabbing her step stool and getting herself a glass of water. It was so domestic, just the way she didnât even react fiddling with her strawberry shortcake mug.
You tried not to laugh, your lips pursed together as you pushed some distance between the two of you. Bob was flushed his glasses slightly fogged as he rubbed the back of his neck.
Jasmine filled her mug of water, stepped down and didn't even glance back at the either of you before she started back towards her room.
"I wanna name him too, so hurry up."
And then she was gone like a little thief in the night and Bob did his best to try and quiet the giggles that escaped him, reaching forward to play with the hem of your sleep shorts.
"What do you think, shouldnât we hurry up?" His smirk was wicked as he pulled your waist forward capturing your lips again swallowing the giggle you let out.
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gn! reader ; hoo boys and embarrassing things theyâd do while crushing.
notes. pure fluff, not proofread, based on this ask! [masterlist]
PERCY JACKSON
âthis oneâs for youâ and the ball lands EVERYWHERE but through the hoop
tends to talk louder when he passes by you with his friends (itâs borderline obnoxious sometimes because everyone around you can hear him đ)
once thought that your ig note was about him so he replied with his own, and he realized that it was NOT about him when he saw another personâs name suddenly written on your note (he struggles to sleep at night when this flashback occurs)
you and percy were playing soccer with mutual friends and instead of kicking the ball to you, he accidentally threw his shoe at you đ
looks through his profile and imagines himself as you so he could see if he looks cute or not from a third-person perspective
JASON GRACE
âthe moon is beautiful, isnât it?â ânoâ âoh ok đâ
was praying that youâd send him a bicep picture so he can show off for you like the way those people on tiktok do (he never got a bicep picture)
you leave him on delivered for five minutes and heâs already pacing around, clutching his hair and overthinking about what he did wrong
tried impressing you during a night of just dance and he was as stiff as a brick
was accidentally the first to view your story because he was stalking your highlights
LEO VALDEZ
when he was talking to you, he tried to lean on something to look cool and tripped on his own feet
searches up âflirty pick up lines to make crush fall in love with youâ and has read a concerning amount of articles about it
doesnât skip those random tarot readings about love on his feed and ends up giggling after finishing them
was chewing gum while talking to you and it flew out of his mouth when he laughed at something you said (he was trying to make his laugh sound as cool as possible too)
âwhere my hug at? đâ
imagined you saving him from harmâs way before going to sleep. sometimes clarity by zedd, foxes play in the background too
FRANK ZHANG
thereâs this photo of him photobombing a picture with your friends and staring into the soul of the camera on accident
what makes things even worse is the fact that he doesnât know where the photo isâ when he tried finding it in the internet, it was impossible to do so. it just weighs on him right before he falls asleep đ„đ„
you once overheard frank yelling âI DO NOT HAVE A CRUSH ON [NAME]!â at leo when he was teasing him; when frank saw that leo was looking at a person behind him, he turned around and immediately became red at the sight of you
to this day, you still donât know if he was trying to convince leo, himself, or you
genuinely feels comforted by perfumes or specific scents that remind him of you
Potter!Reader tells her dad she's been asked on a date.
Summary: James finds out Lily's type in men is apparently genetic.
Wc: ~1.7k
CW: Just chaotic fluffy hijinks - a jab about Americans
âDad.â You trailed James into the kitchen, fighting to keep your voice calm despite the storm brewing ahead.
But James Potter, in all his dramatic glory, had gone entirely deaf. Arms flailing like a prophet warning of doom, he roared, âFamily meeting!â
âNo! No family meeting!â you yelped, lunging for his arm. You barely stifled a laugh as he flailed harder, like a fish trying to escape the net.
James spun around, courtroom-drama style, and gasped at you with the intensity of someone catching their child red-handed with a cursed artifact. âFred Weasley? Our Fred Weasley? That Fred Weasley?â
âYes, that Fred Weasley,â you groaned, dragging your hands down your face. âMerlinâs saggy balls, I regret telling you already.â
James slammed his hand on the counter for emphasis, pivoting toward the sitting room like a man possessed. âLily!â he thundered, shaking the walls. âLily, get in here! Your daughterâs lost her mind!â
âDad, for Merlinâs sake!â You tried to grab him again, but James had started pacing now, looking like a wizard unjustly accused of crimes against decorum.
âNot in my house! Not under my roof!â He spun around, hazel eyes bulging with a level of betrayal that deserved an award. âFred Weasley doesnât know the meaning of curfew! Or- Merlin help us- a respectable bedtime! Do you think Iâm letting that chaos into my family? After all Iâve sacrificed? For you?â
âJames,â came Lilyâs voice, calm but laced with amusement. She stood in the doorway, arms crossed and eyebrows raised, her lips twitching. âWhat are you yelling about this time?â
James turned to her, a man on the brink. âFred Weasley! He asked her out! Our daughter! On a date! Alone! With no chaperone!â
Lily blinked, then turned to you with a grin brighter than a Patronus. âOh!â she gasped, her eyes lighting up. âHe finally asked?â
James froze mid-tirade, pointing an accusatory finger at his wife. âFinally? What do you mean, finally? Have you been... supporting this? Encouraging it?â
Lily shrugged, her grin widening as she pushed off the doorframe and sauntered into the kitchen. âHeâs a lovely boy, James. Polite, clever, charming. He reminds me of someone I used to know.â
âDonât you dareââ James began, his tone low and dangerous.
âYou,â Lily finished brightly, jabbing him in the chest. âFredâs just like you were. All mischief and charm. No wonder she likes him.â
James gawked at her like sheâd suggested selling their house to a pack of trolls. âThatâs exactly why she canât date him! I was Fred Weasley, Lily! Do you know what I wouldâve done if someone let me date their daughter?â
âYou married her,â Lily said sweetly, leaning over to plant a kiss on his cheek, winking at you as it effectively stunned the red mess that was your father.
James froze, his mouth opening and closing like a fish gasping for air, completely derailed by Lilyâs well-placed jab and affectionate kiss. He finally managed to sputter, âThatâs- Thatâs completely different!â
âHow, exactly?â Lily teased, raising an eyebrow as she crossed her arms again. âBecause if I recall correctly, you were a menace, Potter. A charming menace, but a menace nonetheless. Fredâs cut from the same cloth, and you turned out all right.â
James spluttered, gesturing wildly at you. âBecause this is my daughter! Sheâs not supposed to fall for charmers like Fred Weasley! I canât just let this happen! Whereâs the fatherly dignity in that?â
âOh, James,â Lily sighed, patting his shoulder with exaggerated pity. âI hate to break it to you, but you lost your âfatherly dignityâ the day you wore those matching Christmas jumpers with Sirius.â
âThat was solidarity!â James barked, his ears reddening as he straightened his posture in a futile attempt at reclaiming authority. âAnd anyway, this is different. Iâm supposed to protect her! Shield her from the heartbreakers and mischief-makers of the world.â
âFredâs not a heartbreaker, Dad,â you said, exasperated but amused. âHeâs actually- dare I say- nice? And maybe even mature? A little bit?â
James looked like he might faint. âMature?! Youâre telling me Fred Weasley- the bloke who turned all the Quidditch goalposts into giant marshmallows- is mature?! What next? Heâs taken up knitting?â
âKnitting would be a good look for him,â Lily quipped, clearly enjoying herself. âVery soothing hobby. He could knit you a jumper, James, to match that dignity youâve misplaced.â
You couldnât help but snort at the visual, and James threw his hands up, pacing the kitchen again. âI canât believe this. Iâm being outnumbered in my own home.â
âItâs called democracy- like the Americans,â Lily said, smirking as she leaned against the counter. âAnd right now, youâre the losing party.â
James stopped pacing to glare at her. âFred acts like a damned American..â He mumbled before he raised his voice. âThis is treason. Pure, unadulterated treason.â
âJames,â Lily replied patiently, though her lips twitched with amusement. âYouâll survive.â
At that moment, Harry wandered into the kitchen, his face set in curious confusion as he surveyed the scene. He held a plate of leftover treacle tart, chewing leisurely. âWhatâs with all the shouting, then?â He asked, his tone disinterested but his eyes sparkling with intrigue.
James immediately pounced, pointing an accusatory finger at you. âYour sister has decided to go on a date with Fred Weasley, Harry! Fred Weasley! What do you have to say about that?â
Harry blinked at him, clearly trying to piece together the situation. Then his gaze slid to you, and his smirk grew as he swallowed a bite of tart. âFred, huh?â he said, his tone dripping with amusement. âNice. Bold choice. Never a dull moment with a Weasley.â
âBold-? Harry!â James looked genuinely wounded. âThis is a betrayal! Your own sister-"
âIs an adult,â Harry interrupted, shrugging. âAnd youâre acting like sheâs run off to marry Voldemortâs ghost.â
âDonât give him ideas,â you muttered under your breath, earning a snort from Harry.
âNot helping, Harry!â James barked, looking thoroughly frazzled now. He pointed at you again. âFine! Go on your date! But Iâm watching him. One toe out of line, and-â
âAnd what?â you challenged, grinning now as Lily watched on, clearly entertained. âYouâll duel him? Turn him into a marshmallow like his Quidditch goalposts?â
James opened his mouth, floundering for a retort, but Lily stepped in, tugging him gently away from the center of the chaos. âCome on, love,â she cooed soothingly. âWhy donât we sit down, have a cuppa, and let the kids handle their own lives for once?â
James sighed, finally deflating. âFine,â he grumbled, shooting you one last suspicious look. âBut mark my words- an eye for an eye! Harry, date his younger sister!â
Harry froze, the bite of treacle tart halfway to his mouth as the words sunk in. His eyes darted between you, Lily, and James, clearly trying to figure out if this was his moment to fess up or quietly Disapparate.
âWhat?â James demanded, noticing Harryâs hesitation. âWhatâs with that face? Donât tell me youâve already thought about it!â
Lily covered her mouth, her shoulders shaking with silent laughter. You, on the other hand, burst out laughing immediately, doubling over as the image of James putting two and two together hit you.
âWhy are you laughing?â James barked, looking between the two of you like he was missing the punchline to a joke everyone else got. âWhatâs so funny? Harry, explain yourself!â
Harry, clearly seeing no way out, sighed and placed his plate of treacle tart on the counter. âDad,â he started, bracing himself, âIâm already dating Ginny.â
James froze. Completely, utterly froze. His jaw hung slack, his hands hovering mid-air like a malfunctioning automaton.
âYouâre what?â He whispered, his voice teetering on the edge of shock and betrayal.
You howled with laughter, tears forming in your eyes. âOh, Merlin, this is priceless!â You gasped. âDad, your face- your face!"
âJames, breathe,â Lily advised through her own laughter, leaning against the counter for support. âYouâre going to give yourself a stroke.â
James finally snapped out of his trance, his eyes narrowing into sharp points of indignation. âGinny?! Ginny Weasley?! First her with Fred, and now you- how long has this been going on?â
Harry scratched the back of his neck, clearly trying to make himself look smaller. âA while.â
âA while?" James repeated, his voice cracking. âDefine âa while.â A few days? Weeks?â
Harry hesitated. âSince... fifth year?â
âFifth year?!" James bellowed, looking like he might explode. âThatâs years! Years, Harry! And you didnât think to tell me?!â
âWhat was I supposed to say?â Harry shot back, clearly frustrated now. ââHey, Dad, by the way, Iâm snogging Ronâs little sisterâ? That wouldâve gone over well.â
âWell, itâs certainly better than me finding out like this!â James cried, gesturing wildly at nothing in particular. âMy own son! Betraying me! I raised you better than this, Harry!â
Lily wiped her eyes, still chuckling. âOh, donât be so dramatic, James. Theyâre clearly happy, and Ginnyâs a wonderful girl. You love her.â
âThatâs not the point, Lily!â James snapped, his hands flying to his hair. âItâs- this is-!Fred! Ginny! My children and their Weasleys! Whatâs next? Ronâs going to marry into the family, too?â
Harry raised an eyebrow. âWell... technically, Hermione-"
âNo! They got her too!?" James cut him off, throwing his hands in the air. âDonât even tell me! I wonât survive it! This is it- this is how I go. Betrayed by my own family and buried in a sea of Weasleys.â
You leaned against the counter, wheezing with laughter. âDad, youâre being ridiculous.â
âRidiculous?â James turned to you, his face a picture of righteous indignation. âYou donât understand. I fought a war for this family- for this! And now my legacy is going to be a house full of Weasleys!â
âSounds cozy,â Lily teased, patting his arm. âYouâll come around, James. You always do.â
James groaned, sinking into a chair as if all the fight had been drained out of him. âFine,â he muttered, waving a hand dismissively. âFine. Date your Weasleys. Marry them. Name your kids Fred and Ginny Jr. for all I care.â
You patted his shoulder, grinning. âLove you, Dad.â
He shot you a glare but muttered, âLove you, too. But donât think for one second Iâm not watching Fred like a hawk.â
âAnd Ginny?â Harry asked, daring to push his luck.
James pointed a warning finger at him. âYou, young man, are on thin bloody ice."
Lily hushed James as she patted his back, leading him out of the kitchen. He continued to blabber on, muttering something along the lines of;
âI HATE THEM.â Luke manages to grit out with a pant. Heâs got you up against the wall whines leaving your mouth.
Campers werenât supposed to be in each otherâs cabins past 10pm and you knew if Chiron or anyone else caught the two of you, you would both be in huge trouble.
âLuke..â you begin but cut yourself off with a high keening sound.
The boy in question looks up at you questioning, an angry smirk on his lips.
Heâs pushing in and out of you rolling his hips and grinding somehow deeper each time. Your legs wrapped tightly around his waist. Your arms around his neck holding yourself up as he crushes you into the wall. Half suffocating you with his weight.
He slams into you again and a trembling moan escapes you. You donât know how you got into this mess. One minute you had been messing around with the fountain, the next Luke had burst in forced you up against the wall and was rutting into you. You lost track how long ago that was.
âLuke, stop!â You moan but you canât bring yourself to push him away.
âScared daddy will be mad at you?â He teases cruelly before cursing as you tighten around him.
Rutting deep and harsh into you you let out a cry of pain trying to pull back but he keeps you in place.
âGod, god please donât stop.â You sob, pleasure overwhelming you.
He grins looking down at you, your tear filled eyes watching him glazed over from pleasure. Youâre everything he thought you would be.
Youâre tight and slick and make those wounded, punched out little noises at each of his thrusts.
He can tell your getting close and it makes him smile. He knew if the gods found out what he was doing there was a high chance they would kill him, you were a favourite of theirs despite their disliking for your brother Percy. but he couldnât help himself. Heâd been fantasying about taking you like this for months. Pushed over the edge earlier by a visit from his dad. More broken promises from the gods.
âYouâre so tight arenât you. Like you were made for taking my cock.â
You let out a moan at his words unable to hold one back. The feeling of him fucking you too good to resist.
âGod youâre pretty when you moan.â
His words send you over the edge and you cum harshly. Your whole body writhing on him.
He pushed in one last time groaning and filling you up making loud whimpers escape you. Still in you he carries you over to the bed and lays you down. You look up at him hazy before letting out a cry as he slowly starts to thrust again.
Leon figured out a way to make his claim to you, maybe in just not the most conventional way.
Pairing: Leon (fast and furious) x reader
Warnings: Literally just making out sorry to disappoint :)
It was quiet not many people in the shop today, leaving you and Mia basically doing nothing.
âItâs boiling.â You complain pouting as you fan yourself with your hand.
Mia snorts at you from where she leans head in one of her text books.
âThe AC will be back on soon, donât be a baby.â
You let out a huff of indignation stomping over to her and drape yourself over her. She lets out a noise of disgust trying to push you off her.
âEw! Get the hell off me.â She complains loudly and you can practically feel Doms annoyance from where the two of you are.
You smile down at her sweetly, âDonât be a baby Mia.â
She shoves you harshly once more and you let out a laugh finally getting off her.
She sends a glare your way before catching sight of a customer before you and smiling over at them.
âHey, Ham and cheese right?â She asks and you hold back a sigh of annoyance as you realise who it is.
Heâs young about the same age as you. But you can tell heâs not from around here. Heâs been here for the last month coming in every lunch to get a sandwich.
Now that would be fine, the part that isnât is the incessant flirting. The man will not take no for an answer no matter how many times you tell him you have a boyfriend.
âYeah thanks that would be great.â He tells Mia before turning to you and you canât already feel his excitement as he greets you. He looks you up and down appreciatively and you can feel your skin crawl.
âHey, looking good.â
You stare at him deadpan and can hear Mia snort in the background when she sees your face as she begins to make the sandwich.
He leans against the counter a smirk on his face as he starts talking and you wish that you could throw something at it.
âSo I was thinking..â he starts.
âTry not strain yourself too much.â You interrupt him.
He doesnât even pause at your comment even as Mia lets out a laugh in the background.
âMe and you? Dinner tomorrow? I know this great place. You would totally love it. Itâs got this rea-â
âNo. Just no. What part of I have a boyfriend do you not get.â You ask him any patience you may of had long gone.
He shrugs looking you up and down. âI donât see a ring on it.â
âWell there is in fact a âring on itâ so I would appreciate if youâd respect that and stop asking.â
He simply smirks again leaning towards even closer to you. âIâd appreciate if I could see whatâs under that top but we canât always get what we want can we baby?â
You open your mouth to no doubt say some very choice words to him when you hear four cars pull up fast. You feel Mia pause from behind you where she had clearly come forward to give this man a piece of her mind and feel her retreat back to finish the sandwich as quickly as possible.
Sending him a harsh glare as she does so. He either doesnât see it or just does not give a shit. You canât find yourself caring as you hear the car doors slam and hear Jesse talking loudly.
A smile comes to your face and you look past him as Leon, Jesse, Letty and Vince enter.
âHey, girls.â Letty says to you and Mia before entering Doms office who you can tell has been listening into this guyâs conversion for the past five minutes.
Jesse and Vince plop down at the counter clearly ready for lunch while Leon comes round the counter kissing you on the cheek as he wraps an arm around your waist.
âHey sweetheart.â He greets you and you smile up at him. âBeen busy?â He asks and you shake your head.
âNah quiet morning.â
âYou look pretty.â He tells you grinning and you smile up at him blushing slightly. Doesnât matter how long you two have been together you always blush when he complements you.
You only remember that the guys still there when he clears his throat making everyone look at him. He has his sandwich now you realise gratefully as you know he will leave soon.
âJust think about it yeah?â He tells you as he sends Leon an annoyed look clearly sizing him up before heâs gone. You all watching him leave.
âThatâs him?â Vince asks judgment clear in his tone. And you see a similar expression on Jesses face.
âYep.â You tell them a grimace on yours.âHonestly You should hear the utter shit he says.â
Jesse winces sympathetically. âThat bad?â
âI donât think he understands the word no.â You tell them all annoyed.
Mia laughs at that. âThatâs one way to put it.â
âWant me to say something to him?â Leon asks you a brow raised questioningly.
âDonât think it would do much honestly, youâd need to do something a lot more drastic.â You tell him laughing slightly leaning into him more.
âYeah just give her a hickey or something.â Jesses says casually. Vince letâs put a roar of laughter smacking the counter hard as he laughs. Leon snorts bring you and you can feel him shaking in silent laughter. Even Mia laughs at the bluntness. And you can hear Letty and Dom laughing in the office.
You blush hard leaning forward and slapping his arm harshly.
âJesse!â You hiss scandalised.
He jumps back in surprise looking around confused. âWhat??â
You let out a groan and fully step away from Leon to start making them all lunch. He stays where he is for a moment pondering Jesses idea before smirking. Maybe he will.
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You let out a whine as he latches on again and you know there will be a red angry mark there later. Heâs been at it for hours and you donât think thereâs a part of your neck and chest that isnât marked at this point.
He had you in his lap one hand tightly around your waist keeping you nice and close to him the other gently holding onto your jaw angling your head up so he can reach all of your neck as he pleases.
Leon was a jealous man but not violent and as much as he would of loved to smack the shit out of the man who kept flirting with you at the shop this was the next best thing.
Now no one could look at you and be mistaken that you werenât already taken.
He sucks one last time before disconnecting and looking over his handiwork proudly.
âLetâs see him try flirt with you now sweetheart.â He says leaning back and pulling you down gently to kiss you. He loves seeing you all marked up as his.
And well if the man the next day happens to stare in shock so hard he canât speak a proper sentence thatâs just an added extra. Now he will think twice before flirting with you.
Leon finally snaps after a day of you being a brat.
Pairing: Leon (fast and furious) x reader (smut)
âCalm the fuck down.â Leon tells you sternly.
Heâs holding you tightly to his body, a large hand pressed firmly over your stomach keeping you nice and close to him. His other holding an arm tightly in his grasp.
You could tell he was furious and you couldnât really blame him honestly.
You had been a brat all day. Running off this morning without saying anything to him. Ignoring him when he tried to talk to you. And purposefully spending your time with Brian who you knew had a bit of a crush on you.
The reason for all this? There was nothing better than Leon all riled up. And you loved the attention. Now there was nothing wrong about the usual sex you two had, if anything he was the best you had ever been with. But angry sex with Leon that was a whole new level and usually left you limping the day after.
Which is why when you should of been doing what he told you. Instead you where trying to wriggle out of his hold. Despite how much you liked it.
He lets out a sound of anger at you and you canât help but feel turned on. Squeezing your things together slightly.
He grips onto your upper arm turning you quickly and pushing you roughly into the wall. You let out a gasp as you hit it hard. His hands holding you there.
âYour being a brat and a stuck up bitch so fucking cool it.â He tells you quietly. His face is stern brows furrowed in annoyance and he moves impossibly closer to you making you shrink into yourself.
This wasnât out of nowhere. He had finally cornered you dragging you into his room mad and slightly concerned after the day and well you hadnât exactly been nice when heâd asked what was up with you.
You squeeze your things together squirming as if thatâs going to stop the ache between your legs.
He glances down seeing what your doing and letâs put a cold laugh.
âSeriously this is what this has all been about?â
You can feel yourself turning red and you look down unable to look him in the eyes.
âHell no.â He tells you a hand coming up to your chin and forcing you to look at himïżŒ. âYou been a brat all day because you want to be dicked down?â
You donât answer which only seems to make him more angry. He presses closer to you and you canât stop yourself when you let out a moan as his obvious hard on is pressed against you.
You let out a squeak as youâre suddenly picked up and carried over to the bed before being deposited down on it.
You shudder as Leon crouches over you and his hands move there way up you waist to your chest and start to grope it.
âYou gonna be a good girl for me now?â He asks you as you look up at him breath shaky.
You shake your head no fiercely and his eyes close in annoyance.
âMake me.â You tell him wanting to see how far you can push him before he snaps. Your voice wavers slightly as you say it and you can tell he heard it when he smirks.
You let out a shriek when your shorts are suddenly halfway down your legs, your underwear quick to follow. Your a blushing mess as you look at him surprised lying bare from the waist down.
Itâs not for long as in seconds he has your top off too, thrown someone behind him.
His hands are on you again, squeezing your breasts harshly before groping down you. A satisfied glint in his eyes.
âNo Bra? Naughty girl.â
âYou going to fuck me or are you just playing around?â You ask him frustrated at the lack of action.
He rolls his eyes as you and suddenly heâs between your legs mouth around your clit sucking hard.
âFuck!â You gasp out throwing your head back gasping for air.
His goes between lapping you up with his tongue to sucking on your clit.
Moans escape you as you get closer and closer to an orgasm from the feeling alone. Your legs start to shake and they close around his head but he continues anyway perfectly content eating you out.
âLeon!â You whine desperately bucking your hips towards him.
He shushes you but then he has two fingers inside you.
You moan out a sob at the pleasure as he moves them in and out, sucking on your clit.
âFuck Iâm close.â You tell him your hands gripping onto his hair holding him close.
A part of you worries heâs going to stop and punish you that way but your pleasantly surprised when he continues and then your orgasming. Your whole body shaking and eyes rolling back, hips rolling.
You let out a whine and try to move away when he continues with his mouth but he simply wraps both arms around your thighs holding you in place.
âAhh,â you whimper desperately trying to move back. âLeon stop! Iâm too sensitive.â
He stops briefly looking up at you. Your previous release coating his face and a serious expression on it.
âIf your going to be a brat to me. Then youâll be treated like a brat.â
And then heâs back down again, sucking even more harshly than before.
He makes you cum three more times, no matter how many times you try to get away he simply tightens his hold and continues. And when you get too loud a hand over your mouth and his fingers taking over. By the times heâs done your a mess. Soaked and shaky and voice hoarse from the broken moans you had been releasing. Body still twitching from the aftershock of them all.
Just when you think heâs finally had enough off punishing you heâs suddenly stripping off his clothes before getting in between your legs before pushing in nice and slow.
You let out a broken moan feeling impossibly full. Leon was in no way small. His arms wrap around your back keeping you pressed close to him.
âYou sorry yet?â He asks you.
You shake your head no again and then cry out and he starts to thrust into you. He guided your legs up until they are wrapped around his waist and you cry as he seems to go even deeper into you.
âWhat a shame.â He tells you condescendingly as let out whines. Heâs looking down watching your face the whole time taking pleasure in the fact that he is the only one who gets to see you like this.
A trembling moan escapes you as a particularly hard thrust moves your whole body. Leon smirks down at you but moves a hand to cover your mouth. His other moving to hold himself steady above you.
âShhh. Donât want to be waking up the others now do we?â He asks you condescendingly.
He continues his pace thrusting in and out at a steady pace. He lets out grunts and curses as you tighten suddenly arching your back forcing you even closer to him as he hits that spot deep inside you.
He thrusts in again continuing to hit it as he keeps going. The pleasure is too much paired with the sensitivity from your earlier orgasms and you can feel a large one coming.
âYou sorry now?â He asks you and this time you nod wrapping your arms around him and tucking your head into his shoulder.
He lets out a laugh shaking his head in disbelief.
âNext time you want attention.â He tells you as you get even closer to going over the edge. âTell me instead of flirting with Brian. Because if I catch you doing it again you wonât be able to walk for a week.â He promises and you can tell he means it. And with that you cum his words pushing you over the edge.
You clench around him harshly and your whole body shakes as you cum. Loud moans escaping you only slightly muffled from where your head is tucked into his shoulder. He comes with you releasing into you letting out a low groan. Hips thrusting into you lazily as he fucks you both through it.
When itâs done you relax back onto the bed only to look up in surprise when he starts to thrust again.
He laughs at the look on your face a teasing look on his face.
âYou seriously thought that was you out of bother? That was just the beginning.â
What had started out as a simple trip back to camp after your yearly visit to see your dad had quickly turned into a living hell.
Now you were being chased through the streets of LA by a combination of monsters and Demi gods who were now known as traitors to the camp.
Narrowly dodging a group of three demigods you snuck into a nearby mansion, a summer home you assumed of one of the rich assholes who only came for three days a year.
You should of known it would all be in vain.
You realised quickly that the bottom floor cut through to a back lane which you were certain you could use to escape. However in its way was a massive pool, with no way around it.
One hand kept you up against a wall as you debated wether it was worth it or not when you heard the tell tale sound of the front door creaking open.
That made up your mind.
Rushing forward quietly you could only hope whoever was in the house would check upstairs first so you would be able to get out before they even knew you were there.
Stepping into the pool you winced at the sloshing water sounds, freezing briefly and surging forward as fast as you could when you heard the sounds of quick footsteps coming your way.
Soon enough you heard the sound of sloshing behind you, but you continued to push forward.
You pushed yourself out quickly when you reached the other side and felt a spark of hope in your chest. It was ended instantly when a harsh grip landed on your waist yanking you back down into the water into a broad chest.
You let out a cry of pain at the grip trying to dart forward again but where stopped by one of the hands gripping onto your throat tightly.
âHey pretty girl.â A voice speaks next to your ear and your heart drops at who it belongs to.
âLuke?â
âYou were fast there werenât you?â He tells you and you can hear the grin in his voice.
You try to wriggle forward against but let out a cry of pain when your hair is pulled harshly causing your head to rest back on his shoulder.
He makes a noise of disappointment and the hand still wrapped around your waist tightens even more holding you flush against him.
âWouldnât do that if I were you.â He tells you and you stare up at him in fear. You canât help but notice all the differences about him compared to the last time you saw him. âNow me and you are doing to have a little talk about alliances.â
âLet me go Luke! Iâm not changing sides.â You tell him voice shaking. He lets go off you hair letting out an annoyed sigh and wraps both arms around you waist hoisting you up even more.
An idea popped into his head, one that would both benefit him and change your mind.
You were younger than him by two years but that hadnât stopped how close you had both once been. You had been close friends until Luke had turned on the gods, until he had actively started trying to kill everyone he had once cared for. Including you.
Trying to shake yourself out of his grip you didnât notice until it was too late as he manhandled you over to the edge of the pool.
Hoisting you up onto the ledge of the pool he pushed you harshly down so you were laying on your stomach with only below your thighs still in the water.
You started to panic more when he manoeuvred both your wrists into one of his hands, his other pressing your back so you couldnât move.
âLuke! Luke let me go! Please let me go.â
He ignored your pleas simply unwinding a piece of gold chain and wrapping it so tightly around your wrists you cried out in pain.
âJust relax pretty girl, your gonna make it more difficult for yourself.â
He wanted nothing more to have you a crying mess beneath him, bruises littering your pretty skin. And if you needed to be pushed into it then he was more than willing to do so.
You attempted to kick back at him and wriggle forward at the same time but didnât get far when he simply let out an exasperated sigh pressing his hand holding you down harsher and pressing your legs to rest firmly against the wall with the other.
âYou say the word and you can make it all stop, come on use your charm speak. Make me stop.â He told you mockingly. You both knew you wouldnât be able to. While you were gifted with charm speak you had no control over it. Something Luke knew very well.
You felt your eyes fill with tears as you tried to conjure up the feeling you would need to do it, barely holding back a sob when it didnât come.
âPity.â Luke said fake sympathy in his voice. And you knew if you could see his face right now it would be cruel.
His hand holding down your legs suddenly moved upwards hiking up your dress slightly.
âLuke?â You asked your voice shaking as you lay frozen in fear as he moved closer still holding your bound wrists in one of his hands. He stopped when he had lined his hips to yours. âLuke? What? What are you doing?â
âDoing what I should of done ages ago.â He tells you, you can hear him rustling behind and freeze when you hear him unzip his jeans and pull them down.
âLuke? Luke what are you doing?â
He doesnât answer you instead you feel your underwear being pulled down your legs making you panic more.
âNo! No donât! Get off me! Luke get off me!â You scream trying to move desperately away but failing as he simply moves closer and lines himself up again once more. You continue to try get him to stop when he grabs onto your hips and pushes in, not taking his time.
You let out a loud cry as he sinks in. Claiming you as his.
Grabbing your hair he pulled it harshly making your back arch and head be pulled up. You stained against the feeling of him in you. Your breathes fast and panicked at the feeling of something so full and large in such a small place.
âShh.â He told you quietly stroking one of his hands on your hip. âJust relax it will feel better.â
You tried your best to follow his advice and after a few moments of him coaching you though it you were able to steady your breathing enough for him to start.
He pulled back slowly before pushing in again and you felt your self shake as he pushed back in. He was in no way small and while the stretch definitely hurt you could feel it slowly turning into pleasure the more he did it.
He moaned pulling back before pushing back in harshly repeating it over and over making your breathe hitch and whimpers to escape your mouth.
âDo you know how long Iâve wanted to do this huh?â He asked you but you could only half listen too lost in the mix of pleasure and pain he was bringing you. âWanted to fuck you like the little whore you are since you started wearing those tiny little dresses.â
His words caused you to clench around him and he let out a curse but when he spoke his tone was smug.
âYou like that huh? You like how Iâve wanted to grab you by your pretty little throat and manhandle you down until you were begging and force you to take my cock over and over until your nothing more than a dumb little cocksleeve for my pleasure?â
You moaned nodding your head quickly as he sped up and you let out a sob of pleasure.
âWhat was that?â
âYes.â You cried, your legs starting to shake as you felt your second orgasm starting to approach you.
âYes what? Come on be a good girl and use your grown up words.â He told you as he reached his hand down beneath your body and started to rub your clit.
You screamed in pleasure and sobs fell from your lips as you started to shake all over.
âYes I like it.â You whimpered finally as you clenched repeatedly around him making his thrusts stutter slightly.
âGood girl.â He said in admiration as he watched you become more and more undone, stroking a piece of hair out of your face he gave a last few thrusts before you were suddenly coming undone beneath him.
It was much more intense from any orgasm you had ever previously had and you shook your way through it a silent scream escaping from you he amplified it as he continued to fuck into you.
You slumped down when it was done, pitiful whimpers and moans continuing to escape you as he continued to fuck into you, chasing his own release.
You knew it wouldnât be long by the way he was thrusting and you were right when he gripped onto your hips tightly pulling you flush against him as he released his seed deep into you. You let out a high pitched moan trying to edge forward and away from the feeling of it shooting into you but he held you tightly, not letting go until it was all gone.
You both lay panting for a while until you were able to catch your breath.
He pulled out causing you to let out a broken moan at the loss but you didnât move from where you lay slumped against the floor. Your cheek still pressed to it and your eyes closed. The water still swaying around your legs now mixing with the cum leaking down them.
You heard him pull himself out the water and let out a whimper when he pulled your sensitive body up and over his shoulder. Your arms remained tied being your back and you felt unsteady until a strong arm wrapped around your things securing you in place.
âWhere are we goin?â You managed to mumble out still out of it from your orgasms.
âJust relax.â He laughed slightly as he walked towards a set of stairs you hadnât been able to see from the other side of the pool.
He climbed them quickly and seemed to walk through a maze of corridors until he reached a door going thorough it.
A simple bedroom was inside and you glanced around from where you lay over his shoulder as you started to wiggle once more.
He groaned in annoyance depositing you onto the bed in the centre of the room harshly.
âDo you ever stop?â He asked annoyed as you simply looked up at him. Your eyes hazy and full of lust still.
He groaned grasping onto your thighs and pulling you towards him causing you to slide down the bed.
Flipping you round he undone your bound quickly and your arms flopped down to either side of your body. He flipped you back around so you lay on your back and you looked down at him as he attached the gold chain to your ankle and then roped it around one of the bedposts at the end.
You simply stared as it grew longer in size to accommodate this and when he saw you looking he shot you a grin.
âLittle gift from a friend.â
You gulped at the look in his eyes and then let out a gasp when he was suddenly sucking down your neck harshly. You let out a whisper as one of his hands came up your neck tilting it back so your neck was bared for him giving him full access to your neck.
He let go suddenly and yanked your dress fully off you. Leaving you bare in front of him. You couldnât help flushing red and yours hands came up to self consciously try to cover your breasts.
He frowned at it and gripped onto your wrists harshly and held them beside your head.
âDonât you dare.â He warned you making you freeze staring up in slight fear.
He spreads your legs open wide and then suddenly heâs in you again making you gasp out a moan.
Heâs not slow and immediately starts up a harsh pace once more.
You are still sensitive from you last orgasm and let out a whine trying to move away but he simply holds you down more.
âYou can give me one more pretty girl. You can.â He tells you as you moan and whimper.
âI canât Luke. I canât.â You tell him trying to hold back tears at the immense pleasure you feel.
âYou can trust me.â
Your legs shake as your pleasure keeps getting more and more intense. He watches down a satisfied smile on his face as he watched you writhe on him.
âJoin me.â He tells you and you look up at him confused, pants and whines leaving you.
âWhat?â
âJoin me. Swear on the river styth that you belong to me.â
You shake your head no horrified. If you did that you would never be able to leave. Youâd be stuck for the rest of your life having to obey him.
âNo! No I canât!â You try to tell him seriously but he thrusts extra harsh causing you to cry slightly and try move away once more unable to take it.
âJoin me.â He told you again as you tried to fight off your orgasm in vain.
You let out a cry as he hit that spot in you again, but shake your head vehemently. âI canât!â
Pressing down on your stomach he spoke once more, a cruel look on his face again
âCome on! Do you really think they care about you? Huh? Your just some child of aprhrodite to them, some shallow little lovesick child who they will never trust.â
It hurt. More than you would care to admit. Because he was right. They didnât care about you. Certainly not Percy or Annabeth who both went out of their way to avoid you. Even after everything you had all been through together they still didnât seem to trust you.
Tears streamed down your face and this time you didnât try and hold them back. His face held that comforting look you had been so used to once and in that moment you didnât care if it was fake or some manipulation tactic. You just wanted him to look after you again.
âCome on say it.â He coos at you his thrusts never losing there pace.
âOkay! Okay Iâll join. Just please donât stop.â You sob hugging him closer to you.
He laughs into your neck satisfied, you start to clench around him your whole body shaking.
âCome on pretty girl, swear you belong to me.â
âI swear on the river styth I belong to you.â You tell him and thunder crashes loudly outside but in that moment you donât care not when you are thrown over the edge cumming harshly, your whole body shaking. Eyes rolling back into your head and a scream escaping you.
âGood girl.â He tells you a smug grin on his face. Itâs the last thing you see as you pass out.
You didnât realise the gravity of what you had said until you awoke, wrist chained in the golden chain to a part of a car as it barrelled down the highway. Luke behind the wheel and you sitting in the passenger seat being taken to whatever was next.
And you found yourself not caring as much as you should.
You and Jesse had come up with the perfect way to get rid of any stress. (Smut)
PAIRING. Jesse (fast and furious) x reader
ââYOU UP?â THATS THE BEST YOU COULD DO?â
Your best friend Jesse smirks up at you from where he sits on the couch. His eyes bore into you as he looks you up and down appreciatively.
âNot liking my charm tonight?â He questions looking up at your face once more.
You give him an unimpressed look but snort slightly moving closer to him.
âNever thought Iâd see the day you would reduce me to a you up text.â
He shrugs slightly and you can see his brow slightly furrowed still, clearly upset about something.
âWanna talk about it?â You ask softly as you come to a stop in front of him. You stand between his legs a hand carting through his hair pulling a sigh from him. Smiling when his arms wrap loosely around your waist.
âDonât feel like talking right now.â He tells you before tugging you down onto his lap.
He immediately connects his lips to yours pulling you as close as he can as you straddle him arms wrapping tightly around his neck as his stay at your waist gripping on tightly.
His tongue pushes harshly at your lips and you open them quickly welcoming it in. He explores you eagerly and you canât help but smile slightly at the fact that no matter how many times you do this he is always as eager as he was the first time.
Your tongues dance together his quickly taking control. He disconnects quickly as yous both take deep breaths.
His fingers hook around the bottom of your top and he looks up at you questioning.
âCan I take this off?â He asks making eye contact. You nod at him smiling and he pulls it over your head quickly before pulling you back into the kiss, somehow more desperate then before.
His hands glide up and down squeezing and groping your chest then settling on your hips again.
He disconnects from your mouth and attaches himself to your neck sucking and nibbling harshly before connecting his mouth to yours again.
It always took you by surprise how confident he was in these type of situations but you would be lying if you said it didnât turn you on a lot.
His hands brush over your chest, hardly applying any pressure at all but enough for you to let your head fall back.
âTouch me.â You beg desperately. He leans back slightly before starting to grind you down ontop of him.
Your panties brush over his jeans causing a delicious feeling and you roll your hips a whine leaving you as you gripped onto his shoulders.
He smirks up at you letting out a slight laugh at seeing you fall apart on top of him already, his hands going down to your hips and then finding there place on your ass.
âBarely even touched you yet and youâre already moaning.â He mused.
You open your mouth to make a snarky comment when he grabs it harshly making you roll your hips into his once more.
You let out a squeak that turns into a moan and let him move you going like putty in his hands.
He moves you by your ass making you grind on top of him letting out curses himself as you go over his erection.
âYour so hot.â He says into your ear making you blush.
âWhat do you want?â You ask him. He seems to study you for a moment and you let him.
âWant you to ride me.â He tells you finally eyes hazy with lust.
You grin down at him and you both make quick work of getting clothes off.
You hover over him as he lines up with your entrance before grabbing your hips and helping you lower yourself down on him.
He throws his head letting out a groan as you fully sink down on him.
Your breath hitches and you shake slightly at the feeling of being so full. You both breathe heavily for a couple moments holding each other close.
âShit.â He hisses as you clench slightly, âYou okay?â He questions, and you nod in reply.
Eventually his hips start moving under you and pushing up making you let out whimpers as you tried to keep up yourself, pushing down and meeting his thrusts.
The rhythm was sensual yet quick. He was hitting the perfect spot inside of you, the one that had your whole body clenching. Your arms were wrapped around his shoulders, keeping him close while he rammed into you. His hands were planted firmly on your waist moving you to his desire.
âGod your so fucking tight.â He grunts before thrusting up so hard you feel yourself rise a little.
You let out a cry as you feel yourself getting closer and can feel yourself starting to clench around him.
He lets out a curse before pulling out quickly causing you let of a cry of disappointment but itâs short lived.
He turns you quickly until your under him on the couch. A hand cradling behind your head to keep it from hitting the couch too harshly.
You look up and at him questioning but pause as he pries your legs open and pushes into you once more not even pausing before ramming into you at a brutal pace once more.
The new angle has you seeing stars and you canât even keep track of the moans leaving your lips as you get closer and closer to finishing.
âGod donât stop, donât fucking stop.â You cry our desperately, your legs tightly wrapping around his waist to pull him in impossibly closer.
Jesse groans above you his thrusts becoming less brutal as he approaches his own, he reaches a hand down between you onto your clit.
You cry out more as he tells you to cum the words sending you over the edge. Your whole body tenses as your orgasm makes you shake eyes closing tightly and hugging him as close as possible.
Clenching tight around him he curses thrusts faltering and rams into you a couple more times before emptying himself in you.
The aftershocks of your orgasm mix with the feeling of being filled to the brim leaving you breathless as he pulls out lying next to you and pulling you in close.
The two of you lay in silence for a couple of minutes before you turn to look at him only to find heâs already staring down at you.
âYou good?â You ask him blushing slightly at the attention. Ironic you think to yourself considering you let him cum in you on the regular.
âAm now.â He tells you as he grins down at you. You smile up at him feeling satisfied.
Well you thought to yourself as he pulled you closer, there was just no one who could fuck you like your best friend could.