Hey!! I love all your fics, especially your Better Man Series it’s definitely my favorite Jake Seresin story on Tumblr!!
I was hoping to put in a request for Jake if I may!!
The reader is Maverick’s daughter and Jake’s wife and is a elementary school teacher on base (kindergarten or 1st grade), and maybe she brings her class to Top Gun on a field trip so all the kids can see the plane’s and all the kids are so excited!
There is this one little boy who is as cute as a button and has little round glasses (because for some reason I think little boys with glasses are absolutely adorable) and he is practically attached to the readers hip because he’s shy and has really bonded with the reader, he’s definitely her favorite student.
Jake sees how the reader is with the little boy, lifting him up to see parts of the jet, holding his hand the whole time, and snapping a few pictures of him and the other kids for their parents and for you to put up in your class room. Watching you interact with the kids makes him really want a baby with you and maybe later that night he mentions that he wants a baby and the reader is so happy because she had been thinking of how to tell Jake that she wanted to start trying for a baby. They immediately start trying for a baby (maybe we see the baby making haha 😂) and after a few months they find out they are pregnant!
They tell the rest of the squad and everyone is so happy for them, Mav definitely cries because he’s finally going to be a grandpa. Jake dotes on the reader through her whole pregnancy and will even stop by the school to eat lunch with her and spend some time with her class, now the little boy is attached to Jake as well. When the reader goes into labor Jake is there coaching her through the whole process helping her in anyway he can. When the baby is finally born they are both in awe of how much it looks like both of them and they couldn’t be more in love.
And to think that if maybe the reader had brought her kids to Top Gun sooner, she would have already had a baby and she and Jake wouldn’t have had to tiptoe around each other.
I’m sorry this is so long, I just love the way you write so much and couldn’t resist!! I hope you can find the time to write this, I’m sure you are very busy! But if not, I completely understand!! Thank you!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Hello, Nonnie!!
So I love the idea and I've decided to make it into a series. Sweet Nothings!
I did change a few details, which I hope is okay!
Same things: Reader is a Mitchell, married to Jake, a kindergarten teacher, and visits top gun! (Also Smut and Fluff babes!)
Different things: It's an adoption story (Reader does IVF) and it twins instead of just the boy.
I really hope you like it, if not reach out again and I will try to get this specific ask done. 🤍 Also I'm so happy that you love Better Man! It's my baby and knowing you guys love it, just makes my day!! Thank you so much for your support and I hope you like the new series!!!
P.s. my lovely G @topguncortez is currently writing a teacher x Jake. That has the reader getting pregnant! It’s not exactly like what you asked for, but it has some of the things! It’s called What to Expect
heyy!! i absolutely adore your writing and i was wondering if you could do an imagine of jake x reader. i have this obsession of going to a lumineers concert with jake and just having a fluffy time(basically just dancing around and kissing) you formally don’t have to answer this; it’s just a suggestion but i would love to see you write this. thank you sm:))
We're gonna post this because I don't wanna make you wait. Hopefully it works, or at least finds the tags at some point. Also, I didn't specify that it was the Lumineers, I wanted to be inclusive! Lots of love -G
➣ Pairing: Jake Seresin x Y/n
➣ Word Count: 1.4k
➣ Warnings: None, this is pure fluff and it's adorable. I want a Jake.
➣ N/A: I'm sorry my tags are being stupid, but it's given me time to write for when I come back!!
You reach out turning the dial nob on the stereo, your feet resting on the dash, and the wind blowing throughout the car. You gaze over at Jake, the setting sun reflects off his face, as he brings your hand to his mouth, grazing the back of your knuckles before kissing your palm. He catches your gaze and gives you a warm smile, one that you only ever get to see.
“You excited honey?” His tone, pure and light.
This was your favorite Jake, the one hidden behind a closed door, only for your eyes.
“Yeah.”
The word comes out as a hum, your hand moving to rest behind Jake. Settling at the base of his neck, your fingers rack through his hair and he’s practically humming in delight.
“Just happy that it’s you I get to make these memories with, wouldn’t want anyone else.”
You and Jake had been dating for 2 years, and you couldn’t imagine your life any differently. Now that it included him, the only future you saw had him in it.
Jake had surprised you with tickets to Y/F/B concert for your birthday last month. They were thankfully only playing an hour away from your shared apartment, and you were bursting with excitement. You mentioned loving the band on one random night, when you first got together, telling him that you hoped to see them live someday.
You’d completely forgotten about the conversation, until Jake brought it up a month ago on your birthday. You couldn’t quite believe it when he handed you the tickets, silently staring from him to the tickets, back and forth multiple times. Before throwing yourself into his arms, legs clinging around his waist, as he held you while laughing.
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The California sunsets as Jake pulls into the venue parking lot, finding a spot not too far from the entrance. The venue, an open top concert hall, perfect for California weather and the absolute best for starry nights. You had checked the weather app earlier, and they promised clear skies and a slight breeze.
Jake was quick to clasp your hand, as you walked through the parking lot. The slight swing in your hands, made you giggle. How could this Jake, be the same one that his friend had told you about. Hangman was hard and serious and poked fun at his competition.
And in the sky, well he was the best, or so you’d been told. You’d seen his cocky demeaner when out with the guys, but it was never aimed at you.
No, the only thing Jake showed you was love and puppy dog eyes mostly, he knew it was the best way to get you to cave on something. With you, Jake was loving, funny, and always smiling. He never denied you cheesy rom com nights and was almost always the one to initiate cuddles. He remembered how you liked your tea, and never left you without getting a kiss. To say the Jacob Grant Seresin was a teddy bear, would have been an understatement.
Though the line is longer, it doesn’t take long for you two to make it through. Jake had entertained you enough while waiting, sneaky kisses placed along your neck and cheek occasionally as he held you in his arms.
“I still can’t believe that you got us floor seats!”
“Best of the best, baby.”
He gives you a wink, before pulling you along to your seats, just a few rows back from the stage. Jake lets you pick which of the two seats you want, then asks if you need anything before the show starts. You tell him no, though he scoffs at you before making his way back out to vendors.
Looking back at you and throwing out a “stay put, baby.”
Jake reappears just before the show is about to start, carrying what looks to be one of everything. As well as a few waters, the gleaming smile he gives you, has you smiling back in adornment.
“I saw these and knew you needed one, but then I couldn’t decide which.” Jake holds out three different shirts to you, two with different sets of lyrics and the other with the band’s logo. “I got one of each. Plus, you can sleep in them.”
You laugh at him and wrap your arms around his waist, his face tucking in your neck. Placing a gentle kiss on your cheek, then your lips, soft and slow.
“Sleep in just them.”
You pull away, raising your eyebrows at his cheeky antics. Though all he gives you is that award winning smirk, which has you muttering a quiet okay against his lips once again.
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The dimming of the lights alert you that the concert is starting, your hand grasps at Jake practically shaking with excitement. A chuckle leaves his lips, as he watches your face. The stage lights, beaming off your wide eyes, never leaving the stage. A small gasp leaves your lips, when the music starts, eye flittering back to Jake, checking to see if he’s watching.
Though his eyes remain on you, you shyly tuck your bottom lip between your lips, nose scrunching up in embarrassment.
“What?” Your tone teasing, though your blushing cheeks prove how much of a hold Jake has on you.
“You’re beautiful.” He says it so causal, like he’s talking about the weather. Yet the effect it has on you is anything but causal, leaning down to his sitting form you give him a quick kiss.
It doesn’t take long before you’re up and dancing with the crowd, pulling Jake up with you.
Jake hadn’t meant to ignore the show, but the sight of you so carefree and happy had enthralled him.
Hell, he was always watching you. He had no clue how he’d gotten so lucky; you were the light to his darkness. From the first moment he saw you walked into the Hard Deck, hair a bit frazzled and clearly frustrated, you knew you we’re it for him. He’d made his way over to your seated form at the bar, sliding up ready to lay on the charm. While you all but told him to fuck off, you’d blown a tire and though you’d changed it alone, you were in need of a drink.
He was positive that he struck out with you. Though when he closed out his tab that night, Penny with a teasing smile, handed him a napkin with your number on it. He’d called the next day, had taken you out on the next weekend, and after that the two of you were inseparable.
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Jake had his hands holding on to your waist, while you jumped along with the beat, shouting back the lyrics to songs you knew by heart. Glancing back at him frequently, singing the lyrics to him, in which he’d sing ones he knew back to you. Most of the time it was a mumble of words before he’d place a quick kiss on your lips. Hoping you wouldn’t tease him later, about how he hadn’t been paying any attention.
As the music slows down, you lean back into Jake’s chest. His arms wrap around your waist and sway with you to the music. His face nuzzles down into your neck, placing a soft kiss before resting his chin on your shoulder. Humming along to the beat, enjoying this moment, a memory he could tell your children one day.
You turn you face slightly, hand raising to rest on his cheek, and pull him in for a kiss. The both of you moving to deepen the kiss as you turn in his arms. Wrapping your own around his neck, you pull away, foreheads resting against each other.
“I love you.” It’s mumbled and Jake barely hears it over the crowd, but he does.
He nudges your nose with his own, making you laugh. Placing a gentle peck to your nose then lips.
“I love you too.” He’s pulling you farther into his arms and turning you so that you can both enjoy the show. Placing a final kiss on the crown of your head.
“My sweet girl.”
His arms clasp gently around your chest, keeping you close to his own. Your own hands come to rest on his forearms as you sway, head tilted back enjoying the night. You sing out the music softly with the crowd, catching sight of the phone lights raising to sway with the music.
But then you’re closing your eyes,
And it’s just you and Jake.
Clinging to the hands of time, as you try to stop the clock, wishing that you could live in this moment forever.
So because this beautiful person, is feeling down, here’s something I’m making up on the fly that can go with Better Man Universe;
It was a lovely Sunday Morning in sunny San Diego. The lights were streaming in through the curtains. Natasha “Phoenix” Trace was currently curled around her favorite man. She snuggles closer into her husband, Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw. As the light gets stronger, she shifts and wakes up. “Mmm. Bradley. What time is it?” She asked as she shifted awake in his arms. It felt so good to let her hair out for the day.
Bradley let out a deep groan as he stirred to check the clock. “It’s 10:15 AM baby.” His voice was deep and husky of course. He chuckles and kissed her jaw before getting up of course. He wrapped a blanket around his waist and went to pee smiling. He looked at his wife and smiles. “Just as gorgeous as the day we met.” He cooed to her.
~flashback 4 years ago, Hawaii~
Bradley Bradshaw was sitting in a bar off the base in Hawaii. Being set back had taken a tool so he went to go grab a drink. After sitting at the bar he growls at the dark haired woman before he sighs. “I’m sorry for that behavior. I’m Bradley.” He said to her. “Natasha.” She replied and smiles politely at him. “You aren’t used to it yet are you?” She asked him. “Not really no. I got held back. But it’s not ok for me to dump my life story. I at least owe you dinner.”
Natasha rolled her eyes, sick of men hitting on her. But for once, the cheesy 70’s porn mustache and Hawaiian shirt kinda worked. He apologized to her and offered her food. Why not? He was cute. “You are on.” She smirks.
~flashback ends~
Bradley smiles as he looks at Natasha remembering how they met for the first time. He thought she was too hot for him and look what happened. When he saw his wife’s soft gaze, he smiles at her. “God I am so glad I met you when I did. You fixed me Tasha. And I’m thankful everyday.”
Natasha laughs and smiles. “I’m glad I could change your life my darling husband.” She smiles and also laughs as she drinks her coffee. “I’ll never regret ever saying yes to you. I love you Mr. Bradshaw.”
“And I you, Mrs. Bradshaw-Trace.” He smiles and leans forward kissing her. If only they knew that the ghosts of Carole and Nicholas Bradshaw were watching them. They were proud of their son and all he had, friends, family, and a love like theirs. That’s all they wanted. Today was a good day. One of the best Sundays to date.
#natasha trace X bradley bradshaw
My goodness, my sweet! Thank you so much. You've really been there for me these last couple of weeks and I can't thank you enough 🤍. This just adds to the list of sweet things you've done for me and I absolutely love it.
But have I ever mentioned how much I love "Better Man" Nat and Brad Brad. They are just adorable and I know not everyone likes them together, but in this series, they are fucking adorable. And the fact that you've added to their story 😍😙!
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Okay, but not only is Brad upset by being set back a couple years, but he's at a new base in Hawai'i which should have been heaven. But the poor man was severely jet lagged and hadn't been able to get a good night's sleep during this first week.
His bunkmate snored horribly and that was on a good night, on a bad night the 20-something man talked in his sleep. While it had been funny the first and maybe second night, by the third Brad was over it and truthfully he had made his way to the beachside bar just so he didn't have to see the guy any sooner than absolutely necessary.
Now the fact that the bartender had slipped right on past Brad twice for the pretty little thing down on the far end of the bar, even after Brad vocally asked for another instead of the small tip of an empty beer bottle he usually had to do. Left him pushing off from his current position and heading over to her side of the bar.
The site of Brad's face must be grim as the bartender straightens up from his relaxed posture chatting up the woman. His elbow knocks against the poor girl's arm as he tightly demands the refill. His head dips only popping up at the sight of the woman shifting, gazing at him with a harsh look of distaste.
The sight of her watching him makes his cheeks flair and he can't help but to feel like an absolute dick. How had the first interaction he has with a beautiful woman in Hawai'i been on that he made himself look like a complete ass?
“I’m sorry for that behavior." His hand rakes through the unruly curls, before he gives her a sheepish smile. "I’m Bradley.”
She glance's from his eyes to his open awaiting palm, before sighing with a smile and settling her hand in his. “Natasha.” She replied and smiles politely at him.
She does a quick sweep of his figure taking in the pristine uniform and the tired look in his eyes could only mean one thing. A small laugh slips past her lips as she gives him a cheeky smile. “You aren’t used to it yet are you?”
Her tone is teasing and it takes her eyes flashing down to his wings before Bradley realizes just what she talking about. A small grin that's finally at ease settles on his face as she hides her smile behind the beer she sips on.
“Not really no. I got held back." His tone drops and he coughs lightly in hopes to not lose the flirty banter that had been passing between the pair.
"But it’s not ok for me to dump my life story." She nods in agreement, taking that cue that he was trying to lighten the conversation again.
"You most defiantly shouldn't be doing that," she smiles again at him her tone airy and before slipping the aviator glasses from the breast pocket of his shirt.
The sight of her cheekily grinning at him, has Brad moving that inch closer that causes Nat's head to dip back to follow his eyes. She leans into him slightly, hand settling on his chest as a smile laugh falls from her lips and causes her head to dip back even farther when Brad winks in the most exaggerated way.
His hand finds home against her cheek, and his thumb rubs against her cheek gently. Before popping the glasses off the bridge of her nose and settling them back on his.
"I at least owe you dinner.”
Natasha rolled her eyes, sick of men hitting on her, used to their hump-and-dump tactics. Though some about the one in front of her has her regular decision wavering. The cheeky grin that he gives her seals the deal and for once, the cheesy 70’s porn mustache with the faded Hawaiian shirt worked.
He was cute and he apologized to her. While adding on the offer her food. Why not? Even if he did turn out like the others, at least she was getting dinner out of it. “You are on.”
She smirks, slipping from the bar as she makes her leave. Bradley stumbles over his words momentarily watching as the woman he thought was gonna be it for him, leaves after she had just said yes to a date.
A small laugh falls from her as he gets more flustered, and her dress flares out around her as she turns. Though before she leaves, she gives him a final glance over the shoulder and a wink of her own. "Don't worry flyboy, you'll be seeing me sooner than you think."
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Thank you so much for this babes! I really needed this and I just, thank you. You have a piece of my heart 🤍 (so do Nat and Brad now too!)
I absolutely love your “Better Man” universe. It’s so well thought out and I love the way you tell the stories. That being said, I was wondering if you’d be willing to write when the reader and Jake finally get together officially, when the reader hears Matty call Jake “daddy” for the first time, or maybe the proposal bc I feel like Jake asking Matty would be so cute! Of course it’s completely up to you and I know I just threw a lot into this. Can’t wait to see what you do next 💙💙
It took me a hot minute Darling and I’m so sorry, but I hope you love it!!!
The Best Thing That’s Ever Been Mine
(takes place right after Mathew has the nightmare and Jake comfort him)
I decided to do Sweets hearing Maty call Jake daddy for the first time, and a little talk of them officially becoming a family!!  I really loved this, so thank you for sending it in and if you have any other ideas or things that you want to see let me know!! 🤍🤍🤍
So I started watching 1883, and lemme just tell u I love it so far! I’m on the 5th ep and so far I think I figured out some things that go with the newer one (2022)
1. That when they were in Texas, that the ranch that the two cowboys were on is the four sixes. In the 2022 one it’s said that it’s the oldest ranch in Texas and if it can’t make u a cowboy nothing will.
2. Even tho I believe u already told me, Elsa is John Dutton’s great grandma, so Faith Hill and Tim Mcgraw’s characters are his great great grandparents.
1)  first note, I did not catch that the boys were from the four sixes in 1883 so that’s fun! Second note did you know that ranch is actually real, like it’s a real ranch in Texas!
2) I have provided you with a family tree, it should answer any questions that you have. Elsa would be John’s great great aunt. Also, I don’t like the fact that there’s a little unknown Dutton at the bottom of the graph, because Jamie Dutton is not actually a Dutton and he can fuck off.
(Also my issue with Jamie and unknown Dutton baby: it’s not the part about him being adopted, adopted children are a part of the family just as much as blood. It’s the fact that he’s a little whiny bitch that doesn’t actually care. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.)
I know we’ve never talked before but I just wanted to drop by and tell you that I am e x c i t e d.
I saw that post and started shrieking and then literally two posts later on my timeline I came across this announcement by @topguncortez so in conclusion, this might be the day that I actually pass away…
Okay thanks bye.
A 1940s Hangman AU???????
Hello bby, come talk to me anytime!! I am super excited too, the idea showed up instead of doing school work. I'm super excited and hoping to get something out this weekend!!!
Also oh my gosh!!! I just saw that @topguncortez is putting out the Professor Jake AU..... I'm on my knees already
Jake and R really deserve the twins! Laine gives me Jake as a child and maybe the r was shy when she was younger! Also every couple needs a spitfire child. Usually it’s the second born who’s the wildest (me), and the eldest is the good rule following child (my brother). I defiantly was the reason we had rules and also broke them.
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Laine gives big Jake vibes!!! Gray is giving Bob vibes, but he is attached to Reader!! Like attached lol
So Laine is actually older by like 10 minutes, but she is the wild child. who will also fight anyone that is mean to her brother....
