Pairing: Joe Bang x Reader
@sylvanasthebansheequeen made me watch it and I got inspiration for a Joe x Reader. She says its just because of my continuous hard on for Daniel Craig.
Reader is the Logan’s baby cousin. Joe Bang becomes flirtatious and tries to pursue Reader. After heated looks and brief touches Joe learns that you are related to Jimmy and Clyde. After a few days of not talking, Joe drives you home. End up confession feelings for each other and sexy time happens.
“Clyde!” Standing on the bench you spot your cousin in the crowd. Waving your arms in the air like a fool he spots you sporting a big grin. For some reason the airport was busier than you remember.
“Y/N!” He weaves through the crowd. Once he is close enough, you leap off the bench into his arms. He catches you in the nick of time, squeezing you tight. “Hey, you trying to hurt yourself?”
“No just excited to see you. Besides I knew you would catch me.” You hug him back. Standing straight at 6’2”, his height always made you feel short.
“How long are you planning on staying?” He leads the way back to the car.
“The whole summer, I’m thinking about moving here.”
“You don’t like New York City?”
“Well I was fired cause the boss was a pervert. Everything is two times more expensive and it’s too crowded.”
“What about your apartment?”
“I'm renting it out while I’m here.” You wait as Clyde opens the trunk. Tossing the suitcase inside Clyde gives you a grin. ‘What?”
“You can help out at the bar then.”
After a few demonstrations from Clyde. You get to know your way around his bar set up and his staff. Bravely enough he leaves you to your own devices behind the bar. There’s a steady flow of customers but nothing too serious to worry about.
A bleach blonde man with striking blue eyes sits down at the counter in front of you.
“Whatcha want?” You ask not really caring who he is.
“Y/N, don’t say that. Use that college education.” You hear Clyde shout from the back.
“Hello. What can I get you to drink?” Putting on a fake smile you ask again. You’re slightly annoyed that Clyde always watches your grammar.
“Well darlin’ why don’t you surprise me?” He sends you a small smile.
“Okie dokie.” Reaching around the bar you whip something up. “Here, the Sazerac.” You set the glass down and watch him closely. He sips it slowly.
“Good. What did you put in it?”
“Cognac, Absinthe, sugar cubes, Peychaud's Bitters.”
“And the lemon peel just adds to the flavor?” His question sounds almost like he is mocking you.
“Well aren't you the smart one.” Already annoyed you pretend to do stuff behind the bar.
“For most things. The name’s Joe Bang. and who are you little lady?”
“Uh-uh you don't get that on the first day.”
Joe chuckles at your reasoning. “So I heard Clyde say college education?”
“Where did you go for your college education?”
“Lehigh University.” For some god forsaken reason you tell him.
“Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.”
“Long way from home aren’t ya?”
Joe stays until closing. He uses all manners of flirtation to get to know you. But Clyde, Mellie and Jimmy have trained you well. So you easily ignore all of his advances and quickly shut them down. Though he promised he would return just so he could see you again. That is what brought a smile to your face.
“Are you checking me out?” Joe asks catching your eye as he walks in.
“What if I am? Got a problem with it?” Smirking your eyes roam his body.
“No, I‘ve been checking you out.” He gives a smile wiggling his eyebrows. “I must say you are looking good today!”
“Why thank you Joe.” Of course, you look good tonight. You had decided to wear the tightest jeans you had and a low-cut shirt. All in case if Joe showed up. It felt nice to have someone’s compete attention, even if it’s only for a couple hours and he is a customer.
“Is there a reason you got all dolled up? Is it for me?” Joe teases.
“Darn. I was hoping it was for me.”
“Flattery will get you nowhere....but don’t stop trying.” Smiling you pour him a drink before leaning on the counter.
“Is there a reward for these compliments?”
“Well if you behave tonight you might get a kiss.”
“Only if you behave. Or I’ll tell Clyde you’re bothering me.” Winking you go help another customer.
“Well see you tomorrow darlin’.” Joe stands paying his tab.
“See ya Joe.” He heads to the door forgetting something. “Hey wait a second.”
You lean over the bar top and place a big kiss on his cheek. “I couldn’t let you leave without your kiss.”
“You behaved for the most part. You gotta work your way up to other things.”
“Y/N! Looks like you better behave yourself and not turn out to be a Jezebel.”
“You’ll have to wait and find out.” Smiling, you wave him out the door. Still staring at his butt.
Damn! His butt looks good in those jeans.
“Are you sure about him?” Clyde asks.
“What?” Turn around he’s right beside you. It never fails to amaze you how sneaky he is.
“Joe? Are you sure you like him?”
“Yeah, why? Is he really an asshole?” You begin to clean up around the bar, feeling Clyde’s silent stare.
“No, just...just you can wade across his gene pool. He’s the smart one of his family.”
“Wade across?” You scrunch your face in confusion.
“You obviously haven't met his brothers. Well do you remember Sam and Fish. The ones who live at the corner by the bridge?”
Pausing you try to remember them. They do sound familiar. “You mean the ones who are the embodiment of every southern inbred, hillbilly stereotype?”
“Yes.” Clyde gives a side smile and you can tell he is actually smug about his answer.
“Oh lord. That is a small gene pool.”
Weeks later you and Joe are still flirting; giving some heated stares. That are starting to annoy Clyde. It’s during one of your flirtations does Jimmy decide to listen in to the conversation.
“Joe you better be nice and not be picking on our baby cousin.” Jimmy says calmly not pausing from his drink.
“I said you better be nice to Y/N. I don’t like people picking on my baby cousin.” Jimmy interrupts.
“Your cousin? Y/N you related to them?” Joe stares at you confused.
“...Yeah, they’re my cousins.” Hesitant you mumble your answer.
He looks back and forth between the three of you. The anger and frustration appears on his face, but you can see the hurt too. Joe stands up and head to the door.
“Joe! Wait, Joe!” You jump over the bar running after him. By the time you get outside he is already gone.
“Why did you go and do that? Those two have been flirting and staring doe eyed at each other since Y/N got here.” Clyde yells..
“What? You didn’t tell me.” Jimmy states.
“I ain’t said nothing. Y/N didn’t know how he really felt about her. She hadn’t told him, she’s a Logan.”
“Oh shit.” Jimmy groans covering his face.
Sitting on the steps you have to blink away tears. Joe stormed off and you weren’t able to explain. You can’t believe that Jimmy just said that. Joe probably hates you now. You really liked Joe. You knew that the family curse was gonna show its ugly head again. Jimmy and Clyde may have fixed it for them and Mellie but it feels like you still have it. Sending a quick text, you tell Clyde you will see him at home.
“You okay?” Earl’s voice comes from behind.
“Ya… see you later Earl.” Straightening your clothes. With determination you walk home in the dark. In the dark, no one can see you cry.
