michael afton x gn!reader
tags! ;; cuddling, kissing, work stress
warnings! ;; not really anything! kinda proofread but only by eve
your back ached with tension, stress reaching every tip of your body. working the dayshift and having to deal with sticky, hyperactive toddlers all day was in no way good for you. you really need to find that new job and quick; as nice as it is getting to see your boyfriend between eachother's shifts.
you even lost track of time, not realizing how close the clock ticked towards michael's arrival from home to takeover on the nightshift. you had let your co-workers finish up cleaning up after the longest day of this week. they were surprisingly understanding of your need to sit down after everything you'd done today. relaxing in the security office with your feet kicked up on the desk, you yawned and brushed your hands over your eyes in an attempt to wash the sleepiness away from them. you hardly perked up at the sound of footsteps tapping down the checkered tile floor towards the office. you sighed, groaning as you straightened your posture and called out.
"yeah, yeah— okay. i'll get up and come help clean up now."
you assured the person approaching, not thinking it was the co-worker that it was. you heard a familiar chuckle, his delicate tan and freckled face coming into view. he tilted his head, gold septum ring in his nose gleaming faintly against the conventional lights in the office.
"jeez, and i thought it looked pretty clean on my way in. guess i won't waist your time with any sappy junk."
he teased, arms crossing over his chest. the loud sigh of relief you let out was sort of embarrassing when you heard him give a snort. he drew closer to you, giving you time to stand up and meet him in the middle of the office. you leaned forward and he immediately took you into his arms, squeezing you tight. when you winced slightly at your back giving a pop, he looked down with worry. a few strands of his soft ginger hair fell in front of his eyes, a firm hand sliding along your cheek. his thumb grazed over the bone as he looked into your eyes.
"what's wrong, honeybun?"
he asked, geniune concern lacing his words. his hands moved back to embrace you fully again, pulling you close to his chest. you laid your head against his collarbone, the cute pet name allowing you to feel rather soothed by his tone. he rubbed his hand in comforting circles on your back as you answered his question.
"i just— it's been a really long day, my back hurts, and i'm exhausted."
you could continue talking, but you could see he didn't need you to go on. he leaned down, placing a loving peck on the top of your head. he suddenly tightened his grip on you, lifting you up into his arms. you squealed, giving a giggle as you wrapped your legs around his waistline. you pressed your forehead against his shoulder, breathing his familiar and intoxicating scent; it was masculine and rugged yet soft and sweet at the same time. he trailed to the office chair, sitting down in it without letting go of you. he grabbed one of the levers under the chair, pulling it upwards to adjust the back of the chair's position. he laid it back a good amount, allowing you to lie lazily on his chest. his hands shifted from being wrapped around your torso to laying on your back. he stroked in circular motions like before but this time with added pressure. it was like a gentle massage; it didn't do very much, but it still made you feel a lot better.
"you know i love you, don't you?"
he asked, but it wasn't a question you'd ever be able to say no to. you nodded, head still face down against his chest. he gently used a hand to push you back, allowing you both to sit up a little more. he took one of your hands, squeezing your fingers around his tightly. he brought your hand to his lips, brushing tiny but meaningful kisses on each of your knuckles. you felt your face darken with blush, sighing cheerfully. he changed from your knuckles to your fingertips, pecking each one with more pleasant smooches. you gave a laugh which made his cheeks upturn into a wide smile. you loved it when he smiled. his little dimples in the sides of his cheeks highlighted adorably by his freckles and tan skin. you pulled your hands away, sliding your cool hands onto his cheeks. the way he shivered lightly and laughed made you feel so happy. everything that happened today disappeared when he smiled and laughed; he was just the thing you needed to feel better.
"do you know how much i love you?"
you asked him this time and he suddenly smirked. he shifted his gaze away from you and allowed his indigo hues to round the room before landing back on your eyes.
"nooo.. i don't, you should show me!"
he snickered, hugging your waist tightly. you rolled your eyes, leaning down to start brushing your lips around his face. he chuckled, letting out a enjoyable sigh from his delicate lips. eventually, you moved to connect your lips together. it was heaven everytime you two kissed; it was like candy on the tongue. michael was a bit startled by the direct kiss but melted into it seconds after, purring like an engine against your lips. after a few moments, you slipped away but not without layering a couple of more sweet pecks on his lips.
"you're everything to me.. do you feel better now?"
he asked quietly, placing a hand on the back of your neck. he pulled you back into his chest to which you complied, laying your face against him. of course you felt better, mike always made you feel much better and loved. you gave a blithe sigh before answering, your fingers trailing up to twirl his dyed hair tips around them.
"yeah, mikey. i do. i love you."
"i love you too, sweetheart."
