Captain Howzer x Wife Reader (because why not)
This is for @freesia-writes. Tried to find a balance here based on your post from last night and just thought Howzer might be able to be supportive.
"Hey now. What are you doing?" Howzer approached and kissed your cheek. You were messing around with something online, trying to do your best to keep up, not wanting to be left out, but also trying to take it easy. He'd just put the kids to bed and asked you to relax while he read them a story.
"I'm taking it easy," you replied. "Like you said."
"Mm." He kissed you again. "Maybe come over to the sofa and take it easy while laying on me?"
You smiled at that. He laid out and you laid on top of him, still browsing a little. He watched, but also gave you space, knowing this was your hobby and your retreat. After a little while you put it down.
"Just don't push too hard," he said. "Don't worry about missing too much. Your friends will still be around."
"I know," you answered. You thought about it for a minute. Things had been harder recently and you were more tired than usual. Putting the reasons all into words was hard at times. As your brain kept churning over events of late, Howzer started rubbing your back in circles and pulled you a little closer so he could kiss you. He silently pressed another kiss on your face and you couldn't help but feel calmer with him breathing slowly beneath you. Your mind started to let go a little, relaxing into him, worrying a little less. He felt less stressed with you too. He loved holding you like this, being face to face. Sometimes he'd wrap one of his legs around your calf, not holding you in place, but as a way of having you all the more close. Before you knew it, an hour had passed and you both were nearly ready to fall asleep.
"Let's call it a night," he suggested. You smiled and nodded. Before you knew exactly what was going on, he scooped you up and walked you to bed.


















