Things take a dark turn when Sara overhears a conversation which changes everything and leaves her questioning Reyes’ real intentions towards her.
Rating: Explicit
Pairing: Reyes Vidal/Sara Ryder
Important Tags: Romance Novel AU / Boss & Secretary Relationship / Two People & One Bed / Fake Relationships / Mutual Pining
A snippet for this chapter can be found behind the cut. A big thank you to my partner in crime who art for this fic and acted as my muse: @artsyblacksheep.
Chapter 9
Sara woke late the next morning, the twinkling rays of the sun peaking through the blinds, dazzling in its brightness, the first thing to greet her. Reyes’ hands and mouth moving over her body was the second. It was , she reflected sleepily, a very pleasant way to wake up.
Without the pressure of meetings or a long work day she and Reyes spent the morning together in bed, enjoying their newfound freedom to be together as more than simply boss and secretary. He ordered them room service, grinning at her as he placed an order for what seemed like a ridiculous amount of breakfast foods and a huge pot of coffee.
“Can’t have you wasting away on me,” he told her as he’d put the phone down, and promptly flashed a purposeful smile that made her blood fizz in her veins. “Not when I finally have you right where I want you.”
They’d made love twice while waiting for breakfast, once in bed and again in the shower as they’d cleaned up; Reyes bending her over and taking her slowly from behind while they were both still slippery and slick. Afterwards they dressed, packed their suitcases and ate breakfast on the dreaded couch - which Sara jokingly pointed out was finally being useful.
She found, as she relaxed and snacked on a fruit platter, that the thought of returning home to her empty apartment didn’t seem quite as bad anymore. Rather than seeming bleak and endless, the future stretched ahead of her full of possibility. Once which, for the time being at least, included her surprisingly affectionate boss.
“You look happy,” Reyes commented as he idly traced patterns on her thigh, his hazel eyes warm as he watched her eat. “Much better than a few days ago.”
Sara popped a grape in her mouth and grinned. “Probably because I am happy.”
“Good.” He slid his hand further up her leg and grinned wolfishly, then plucked the fruit from her hands and set it to the side. “You know, we have an hour until check out. Perhaps we could see how much happier I can make you?” He tugged her onto his lap and pressed kisses down her throat, his breath warm against her skin as he cupped her ass. “You’re already making me feel very happy indeed.”
She laughed and tugged him up for a kiss. “Hard to say no when you put it like that.”
“Hard indeed, Mi Sirena .”
Read the rest on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17906909/chapters/45158167
A/N - Happy Birthday @artsyblacksheep - thank you for being an amazing friend and a fellow tea drinking enthusiast. And yeah, you’re totally one of my besties. I wrote a short little Reyes x Ryder fic about the pair of them star gazing, smooching and debating if Reyes is a sexy dork, or a regular ol' dork! Enjoy!
Rating: PG
Pairing: Reyes Vidal x f!Ryder
Tags: romance, kissing, star gazing, Reyes is a dork, fluff, falling in love
AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18896092
Snippet Below:
Reyes knew that the view from the roof of his prefab apartment was one of the best in Kadara Port, especially at night with the blanket of twinkling stars shining down. Ryder, he noticed, was drawn to the view of the badlands, and dismissed the city after one long glance. She sat with her legs dangling over the edge of the building as she sipped her whiskey; watching the flickering lights play over the desert, her dark brown eyes reflecting the glow.
There was, Reyes thought, something ethereal about the way she sat in the darkness with the wind playing with her hair, and he moved to her side, drawn almost magnetically. He sat down casually, sliding an arm behind her back and leaning in close so he could press his lips to her ear, managing a sneaky kiss against her earlobe before he spoke.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?”
She nodded slowly, her gaze moving from the lights to him. Her lips twitched into a smile and she looked him up and down pointedly. “Mmm. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but not so bad once you get used to it.”
Reyes smirked, and the air around them tightened, thickened, as he pressed another kiss to her ear, nibbling slightly. “Not too dirty for you? Not too hot?”
Read the rest here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18896092
It’s the morning after their night of passion and the cold hard day brings several revelations for Sara, some more unsettling than others. One thing is for sure though; one night together isn’t going to be enough for either herself or Reyes ...
Rating: Explicit
Pairing: Reyes Vidal/Sara Ryder
Important Tags: Romance Novel AU / Boss & Secretary Relationship / Two People & One Bed / Fake Relationships / Mutual Pining
A snippet for this chapter can be found behind the cut. A big thank you to my partner in crime who did the art and always lets me bounce ideas off her - @artsyblacksheep.
Chapter 7
Sara slept late the next morning, and was curled around her pillow sleeping peacefully until Reyes woke her; trailing his hands down her spine and along the curve of her hip. He was sprawled beside her on the bed, watching her with a look of deep satisfaction on his face, completely unabashed at his nakedness. Not that Sara minded the view, and she snuck a peek as she stretched, smiling sleepily and burying her face into the pillow to hide her stupid grin.
They’d finally done it.
“Morning,” she mumbled and peered up at him.
Reyes grinned back as he lay beside her. “Morning.” He tugged her into his arms. “You’re not getting shy on me, are you?”
“Bit late for being shy,” Sara said dryly and snuggled against him. His hair was damp, and she realised he must have been up for a while and already showered. She started to pull away. “What time is it?”
He shrugged, apparently very unconcerned about anything except kissing her at this exact moment, and Sara laughed as he pinned her to the bed and proceeded to do exactly that. She wiggled as he kissed a trail up her neck and her long her jawbone before finally claiming her mouth.
When he drew back he seemed delighted with her response to him. “This is definitely better way to start the day than yesterday. I like seeing you smile and giving you kisses a lot more than having you scuttle off to the bathroom looking terrified of me.”
Sara laughed, agreeing whole heartedly. “Yes, but if you’d done that yesterday, I might have slapped you.”
“ Might?” Reyes raised his eyebrows. “I guess I should have tried my luck sooner.” He dodged the pillow she flung at him, and bounded out of bed. “I should get dressed. The bathroom’s yours if you want it.”
She groaned and sat up stretching. “You should have woken me when you got up.”
“No chance.” He leaned down and dropped a kiss on the top of her head, and Sara caught a whiff of his cologne. “You looked far too adorable when you were asleep. Plus,” Reyes smirked. “I figured I might have worn you out.”
“You? Wear me out?” Sara rolled her eyes and shoved him away. “In your dreams.”
His smile widened slightly. “That’s surprisingly accurate.”
Read the rest at AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17906909/chapters/44307415
Rating: Explicit
Pairing: Reyes Vidal/Sara Ryder
Important Tags: Romance Novel AU / Boss & Secretary Relationship / Two People & One Bed / Fake Relationships / Mutual Pining
AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17906909/chapters/43571225
Covert Art is by @blacksheep33512
Snippet below the cut:
Reyes chuckled and grabbed up his pillow. “My dream come true; you ordering me into your bed.”
“Dream on, Vidal.”
“Oh, I will.” But his tone was teasing, playful, and she could see his grin even in the dim light of the lamp.
He snagged his pillow and padded over to bed. Sara had been sleeping in the middle, and she wiggled over to one side, making room for him. The whole situation felt incredibly intimate, and she deliberately looked away as he pulled back the sheets and slid in, settling himself down beside her.
The bed felt different with him in it, smaller, and Sara fought down a tiny shiver of awareness as she caught a whiff of the spicy aftershave he’d been wearing earlier. She glanced over, caught a glimpse of him watching her, and nervously clicked off the lamp off as she lay back down again, her heart thumping in her chest. She tugged the blankets up to her chin, wondering how on earth she would ever get to sleep when her body was humming with awareness at his very presence.
“This is more like it,” Reyes groaned happily, and the bed gave slightly as he stretched out, his joints cracking. “And I admit it, you were right; that couch was at least five inches too short for me.”
Sara stifled a laugh and curled up around a spare pillow, facing away from him. The silence returned, thick and heavy, and although Reyes didn’t toss and turn, the air still felt disturbed, and she was sure he wasn’t the least bit sleepy either. The silence stretched on, full of nervous energy, and with a sigh, Sara gave up on sleeping.
“What did you mean earlier?” she asked in the darkness. “About people being fools in love?”
Reyes was silent for a moment, and the sheets on the bed pulled slightly as he rolled over; apparently to face her. Sara’s stomach fluttered nervously at the movement.
He’s your boss, she reminded herself sternly. And no matter how much he flirts with you, nothing is ever going to happen.
“Everyone does things they regret when they’re in love, that’s all. Sometimes they stay with people that aren’t good for them like you did, and sometimes,” he hesitated. “Well, sometimes when you love someone you have to step back and let then make their own choices. Even when that choice isn't you...”
Read the full chapter at AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17906909/chapters/43571225
I commissioned AlexCoggonArt on Twitter to do this sexy Reyes Vidal picture for my awesome friend @artsyblacksheep - because she's wonderful and deserves nice things! ♡♡♡
