DEAR GENTLE READER ────── There are few things more entertaining than the return of a gentleman who has been absent from London long enough to become a stranger, yet remains important enough that half the ton should suddenly remember his name.
And so, it is with considerable pleasure that this author announces the return of Lord Bellingham, second son of the Earl of Bellingham.
The young lord has spent the better part of the past year abroad, accompanying his father on a diplomatic tour through Germany. It seems, however, that the Continent has failed to provide him with one particular souvenir.. a wife.
His mother, the Countess, is said to have received her son’s return with something between affection and exasperation. When spoken by an elder brother who has already secured his own position, can sound remarkably like a command.
And so, with all the enthusiasm of a man marching toward his own execution, Lord Bellingham attended Her Majesty’s grand ball, where London’s finest had gathered to witness the unveiling of this season’s most coveted prize, the Queen’s Diamond.
There was, naturally, much speculation. Which young lady had Her Majesty chosen? Which family would be elevated? Which mothers would spend the remainder of the evening pretending not to stare? And which gentlemen would suddenly discover an interest in dancing?
Yet, as the ballroom glittered beneath hundreds of candles, it was not the Diamond alone who appeared to command Lord Bellingham’s attention.
Indeed, this author would wager that the young lord scarcely remembered the Diamond had been announced at all.
For across the crowded ballroom stood Lady Danbury’s daughter.
ps- started writing this before i even started the pole ngl✌🏽😭 can u guess what season ive been binge watching 👀 this is gonna be a sloowwwwwwwwwwww burn im so excited
summary: Y/N, Jude and Jobe grew up inseparable. Their moms were best friends. They grew up in Birmingham together Y/N being born 2 months after Jude. Y/N was always over at the Bellingham residence doing everything with the two boys (including being the goalie when they practice penalties). When Jude goes off to Germany, Y/N goes to college for sixth form and Jobe continues moving up the ranks at Birmingham F.C, the trio experience some changes now that they have split up and growing in all different directions.
“Can you remind me why you decided to do Physics for GCSE” she asked Jobe at their first tutor session.
“You did it. So i thought it can’t be that hard”
“And how’s that working out for you”
“Fucking hell. Why would YOU do this for GCSEs”
They laughed together.
Denise had ask Y/N to help Jobe with his Physics studies for GCSEs and Y/N always had a hard time telling any of the Bellinghams ‘No’.
“I’m proper smart you know. Especially when it comes to numbers. I think of Physics like the most practical Science out of the three and it becomes easier to learn when you adopt that mindset “
“Wow. I don’t think I’ve heard you talk about anything this passionately besides boybands and Neymar”
She hit him playfully. “Not too much now. I can leave you to figure this out yourself”
“Please don’t” he begged her making puppy dog eyes.
They laughed and started their session. Jobe got the hang of things pretty quickly. He was really easy to tutor in Y/N’s opinion. (A way better student than Jude)
“How’s training at the academy going. Especially now that your brother’s gone”
“It’s different. Still adjusting but I’m excited to see how I can prove myself without being referred to as Jude’s brother”
“I know you will do great. You don’t have to worry about comparing yourself. Just remember I’m rooting for Jobe Bellingham not Jude’s little brother” she told him as she can see he was getting a little down overthinking.
“Thanks Y/N”
Jobe and Y/N got closer as the months went by and so naturally Jobe became a lot more relaxed and confident in his interactions with her.
He no longer saw her as his older brother’s best friend. She was becoming his best friend too.
The afternoon tutoring sessions became a part of Y/N’s daily routine. Some times she’d come over just to study in Jobe’s company. It almost felt like nothing changed. She was still at the Bellingham’s basically every day and her Jobe even continued having sleep overs.
One day Y/N came straight from school as she’d be staying by the Bellinghams for the weekend as her parents went on vacation. This was Jobe’s first time seeing her in her uniform.
It awakened something in him and he wasn’t shy about it at all.
“Fucking hell Y/N is that how you go to school everyday”
Y/N stopped looking down at her outfit confused.
“What’s wrong with my uniform?”
“I just envy the lads who get to sit next to you every day”
“Oh please. No one pays attention to me at school” Y/N said setting her bag down as she made her way to the kitchen. Jobe followed.
“Trust I would be staring at your thighs all day every day” Jobe whispered in her ear from the back.
“Jobe” she warned as his hands rested on her hips.
“It’s true. I’d be blessed to stare at you all day every day”
“Now I know why you need tutoring in the first place” she said turning around expecting him to step back. But Jobe stayed close looking down at her with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Y/ N subconsciously stepped back her back hitting the counter.
“If you tutor me in this outfit I promise I’ll behave” he said his hands running down her sides.
“It’s not an outfit. It’s my uniform”
“Same thing “
“I don’t think you’ll be able to focus if I keep this on”
“I’m not opposed to taking it off either”
“Jobe!” she raised her voice pushing on his chest.
That was the first time Y/N realized Jobe did not see her as a sister or his older brother’s best friend.
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The second time was when Jude came back for the first summer since his big move to Germany.
The trio was back together but the dynamic had obviously changed, even if none of them noticed initially. Jobe and Y/N were significantly closer than the last time Jude saw them together and Y/N looked different too. She had grown into her features, the slightly chubby girl he left was now a very fit curvy girl with fat in all the right places.
She no longer tried to cover her self up either. Her fashion had become more bold in the time they spent apart. She swapped out her baggy sweat pants for leggings and shorts.
Perhaps the biggest change was the new shiny piece of jewelry that decorated her mid drift.
How’d she manage to get Michelle to agree to that?
“Oye mate, stop staring” Jobe said as he caught his brother checking Y/N out.
“Can you blame me. What happened to my best friend “
“She got fucking fit”
“I heard that” Y/N said coming up to the brothers.
“Is it so hard to believe that I can look just as hot as your little influencer girlfriends”
“I don’t have influencer girlfriends”
“That’s not what the streets are saying” she said in a sing-song voice.
Jobe moved to stand beside her, his hand settling on her hip bone.
“Let’s not act like you haven’t been swimming in DMs mate”
“And what have you been doing”
“Trying to wear Y/N down till she finally gives in” he said pulling her flush into his side.
“I keep telling him I’m not dating a younger guy”
“It’s only 2 years”
“So if he wasn’t younger would you have gave him a chance” Jude cut them off.
Y/N looked up at Jobe whose hands were fully enclosed on her hips now.
“I plead the fifth”
Jobe smirked
“That means you’re already thinking about it ” He smirked.
“It’s only a matter of time. Give us till Christmas” he said turning to Jude, who looked anything but amused.
“yeah, yeah” Y/N said pulling herself away from Jobe going up stairs to find Denise.
“Bro, what the fuck was that” Jude said once Y/N was out of ear shot
“What was what” Jobe replied confusion evident on his face.
“Since when did you like Y/N, and why have you never told me”
“I thought maybe you liked her at first so I didn’t really think anything of it at first” Jobe said as he made his way to the couch.
“But then” he glanced at Jude
“You moved away, started publicly dated girls and I was spending nearly every day with her here. Soon enough I decided to just act on my feelings and see how it goes”
“So what if I do like her “ Jude said folding his arms.
“Well then it’s too late mate.” Jobe said chuckling rather confidently
“Besides. I don’t think she’d believe you”
“And why not”
“Mate have you seen the girls you’ve dated Mr. My Celebrity Crush is Kendall Jenner”
“And what about it”
“Y/N looks nothing like Kendall Jenner”
“It’s true, I have the bigger ass” Y/N said intruding on their conversation.
“I’m more Kim if I had to pick a Kardashian” she said doing a full 360.
“Yeah and I have the pics to prove it”
“Jobe” she warned.
“That’s the last time I let you be my photographer for my instagram”
Jobe would never forget the day Y/N asked him to take pics of her by the pool. It was the first time he saw her belly piercing.
“Wow, when’s you get this new feature” he asked playing with the jewelry.
“A few weeks ago. Now stop touching it and take my pics” she said sitting on the pool chair in the Bellingham backyard.
“I hope you know I’m keeping some of these for myself” he said as he held the phone up to take some pics.
Y/N looked even more beautiful (if that was even possible) with the sun shining down on her body. Jobe couldn’t believe how lucky he was to be the one taking pictures of her like this.
After he was done getting every angle and pose imaginable. Y/N took her phone to pick her favorite pics, not before complimenting his skills of course. He admired her as she went through her phone, lying in her natural state and he smiled to himself before snapping a pic of the scene before him.
One thing was certain, Jobe was not gonna give up until she was his.
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Then she finally decided to give him a chance.
They had been hanging out right before Christmas Y/N was on Christmas break from Uni and Jobe had just got back from training.
“We should go see the downtown decorations for Christmas. I need pics for my Instagram. We can do some shopping too” she said scrolling on her phone.
“I’ve been waiting for the day you bless me with more pictures of you” Jobe said looking up from his phone shifting closer to her on the couch.
“Jobe you can see my pics whenever you open instagram”
“Yeah but I want pictures solely for me” he said looking up at her with a pout.
“Do you have a secret Y/N folder in your gallery”
Jobe gasped “how’d you know “
“Because it’s you. Now let me see “
She said grabbing his phone. He pretended like he was reaching for his phone just so she’ll lean into him more so he wrap his arms around her body.
“You can go through my phone anytime you want love”
“You’re so whipped” she said giggling to her self.
“Only for you” he smiled
“Is that so” she looked into his eyes.
He pulled her closer took a quick glance down to her lips.
“Can I kiss you”
Y/N thought it over before she thought ‘why the heck not’
“Sure” she breathed.
He smashed his lips onto hers. The kiss started slow and hesitant. Y/N melted into the kiss and finally full turned to wrap her arms around Jobe’s neck.
Jobe hands moved under her skirt grabbing her ass, making her gasp Jobe took that opportunity to explore her tongue. He lifted Y/N so that she can straddle his lap. They continued kissing as the world around them melted away.
When they finally pulled away for air Y/N’s lips were swollen and Jobe’s heart was racing.
“Oh my days. I can’t believe you finally let me kiss you”
“I can’t believe it either” she smiled down at him.
“Does this mean I can finally take you out on a date”
“Sure. Once you agree to wear matching PJs for Christmas Eve” she giggled.
“Was this just an elobrate scheme so we can recreate your Christmas Pinterest board “ he replied placing kisses all over her face.
“And what if it was. Do you mind being used by me”
“For you. I’d let you do anything” he smiled burying his face in her neck
“Let’s go upstairs. Mum’s not home for another half hour” Jobe suddenly remembered he was in the very open living room area.
“And what are we gonna do in 30 minutes” Y/N rasped biting her lip.
“I can think of a few” Jobe said standing up with Y/N legs wrapped around his waist as he lead her up the all too familiar staircase to his room.
Analysing your favourite footballers to convince you guys to get into club football (please 😔🫰🏾)
Jobe Bellingham
He's played for 3 clubs in his life which are Birmingham city, Sunderland and most recently Borussia Dortmund he also plays for England's U21 international team.
Jobe Bellingham usually plays as a box-to-box central midfielder (basically refers to how a midfielder will run up and down the pitch from penalty box to penalty box) or a centre defensive midfielder (a number 8), a lot of people will tell you his playstyle is very similar to Jude because they are both quite gifted in physicality but this is one of the ways he differs as Jude's other role besides a box-to-box midfielder is a centre attacking midfielder (referred to as a number 10).
Jobes biggest strength is his efficiency and versatility. He is a pretty good asset when he has very good chemistry with his team. This is actually another big talking point in regards to him since his first season at BvB hasn't really been exceptional some people may attribute it to a number of things, besides the bundesliga being more competitive than championship league 1 a few people say he also hasn't found his rhythm with this new team. A lot of people are saying he should have stayed in Sunderland (this is a very wrong take that I may actually consider to even be some form of larp as Sunderland just got promoted to the premier league by the time jobe was leaving so he would have likely missed out on crucial playing minutes he needs to develop).
Another talking point I see a lot is how some people think he's not in the right position and he should be a fullback (a defender) which I don't agree with at all. People say this mostly because of his defensive qualities but he really does not have the profile of a defender, fullbacks usually have better physicality. I think if anything other than a midfielder Jobe would play a good striker specifically a pressing forward/ defensive forward or a false nine if he can develop his finishing to be better. He really reminds me of benzema in a way and I highly recommend watching his and Jobes highlights side by side.
I hope I wasn't condescending by explaining even surface level stuff, I just really want this post to reach and be understood by as many people as possible yk 😜
Maybe I'm just a negative Nancy but some of you guys' smaus/ ig aus do not be making any fucking sense because why am I dating olise and THE ester expósito is liking and commenting on my Instagram posts or worse Beyonce
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