⋆ ★ enjoying your night with your girlfriend mindy, a much needed break from all of the restless chaos in both of your lives.
cw ᝰ .ᐟ fem!readers only ,, sfw ,, this is kinda very short i just wanted to write smth for my girl
mindy lounged on the worn, navy blue couch that dominated your shared dorm room, the fabric soft and moldable from countless hours of use. the room was dimly lit, the only light emanating from the flickering screen of your boxy tv tucked into the corner. mindy's eyes were glued to the screen, taking in every gory detail of the low-budget horror flick you had queued up for movie night.
behind the couch the wall was adorned with a mix of posters and artwork, a chaotic collage of mindy's deepest obsessions. a vintage marvel poster, its colors faded and creased, hung beside a framed photo of mindy and you grinning maniacally at comic-con, dressed as black widow and scarlet witch. beneath them, a collection of horror movie posters.
the air was thick with the scent of microwave popcorn and the lingering aroma of your perfume. mindy's nose wrinkled slightly as she caught a whiff of it, a small smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
mindy's eyes flicked away from the screen as she heard the rustling and clattering of items from the kitchen, her ears perking up at the sound of her girlfriends movements. she sat up slightly, glancing towards the kitchen doorway, expecting to see you emerge at any moment with an armful of snacks and treats.
"babe, hurry up!" mindy called out, her voice tinged with a mix of excitement and impatience. "swear im gonna start charging you for those snacks you’re making me wait on."
her fingers tapped against the arm of the couch as she waited, her leg bouncing slightly in anticipation. the kitchen light spilled out into the dim living room, casting a warm glow across the floor and illuminating the clutter of discarded clothes and empty soda cans strewn haphazardly about.
mindys gaze darted between the tv screen and the kitchen doorway, her attention divided between the gory spectacle unfolding before her and the anticipation of your return. she couldn't help but feel a flicker of annoyance at the delay, but it was quickly replaced by a surge of warmth and affection as you finally appeared in the doorway, laden down with an assortment of snacks and treats.
"there you are," a grin spread across her face as she reached out to take a fistful of potato chips from the bag you held out to her.
the curly haired girl scooted over slightly on the couch, making room for you to settle in beside her. as you sat down, the couch creaked softly beneath your combined weight, the worn springs compressing.
"about time, too. i was starting to think you'd gotten lost in our pantry or something."
you rolled your eyes, but a grin tugged at the corners of your lips as you settled in beside mindy on the couch.
"well, excuse me for wanting to find the perfect snack to complement our gory viewing experience," you retorted, holding up a bag of chocolates. "besides, someone's got to keep your blood sugar up, meeks."
mindy scoffed, plucking a few of the chocolate candies from the bag and popping them into her mouth. "pfft, please. im not the one who needs a constant influx of sugary snacks to keep going," she teased, nudging you playfully with her elbow. "i think it's you who's got the sweet tooth."
you gasped in mock outrage, clutching at your chest dramatically. "i do not! i just...appreciate the finer things in life," you declared, voice dripping with feigned haughtiness. "and ive seen the way you inhale entire pizzas like it's your job. i think you're the one with the unnatural appetite."
mindy laughed, leaning in closer to you. "guilty as charged," she murmured, her voice lowering to a conspiratorial whisper. "but then again, i burn a lot of calories being this charming and witty all the time. gotta keep my energy up somehow."
rolling your eyes, a playful smirk tugged at your lips as you leaned in closer. "charming? you mean annoying, don't you?" you teased, voice dropping to a low, playful whisper. "i think you just like hearing yourself talk."
mindy's grin widened, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she reached out to playfully walk two fingers up the sleeve of your shirt. "well, i am pretty fascinating company," she quipped, her gaze flickering briefly to your lips before meeting your eyes once more. "but if youd rather go back to watching this d-list movie, i suppose i could try to be less captivating."
your gaze softened, a gentle smile playing at the corners of your mouth. "you know what? i think id rather be annoyed by you," you murmured, voice barely above a whisper. "besides, its not like they have much left to do besides show a bunch of people running and screaming."
mindy's heart skipped a beat. "can’t resist me, huh?..." she trailed off.
your smile softened into a gentle, affectionate grin as you let mindy pull you in closer, until you were nestled against the curve of her body like a puzzle piece clicking into place. "no, i can't resist you," you murmured, voice barely a whisper as she settled your head onto the crook of mindy's shoulder.
her arm curled around your waist, holding you close as she nuzzled into your hair, breathing in the sweet scent of your perfume. it was a scent that had become achingly familiar to mindy, a smell that always seemed to linger in their shared dorm room long after you had left for class or work.
as the movie played on in the background, mindy found herself paying less and less attention to the flickering screen, her focus instead zeroing in on the soft, warm weight of your body pressed against her own. she could feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest with each breath you took, could feel the way your fingers absently toyed with the hem of her shirt.
meeks hand drifted lazily up and down your side, her fingertips tracing the gentle curve of your waist and hip through the thin fabric of your shirt. she could feel the warmth of your skin beneath, the way your muscles twitched slightly at the touch.
every so often, you would tilt your head to the side and press a soft, lingering kiss to mindy’s jaw or chin.
on the tv, the movie continued to play, but neither of them were paying it much mind anymore. instead, they were lost in their own little world, wrapped up in the simple pleasure of being close to one another. mindys chin rested atop your head, her breath ruffling the silky strands of your hair as she held you near.
every so often, one of them would chuckle softly at some long-forgotten joke from the movie, or murmur a teasing comment under their breath. but mostly, they were quiet, content to simply exist in this moment of peaceful, intimate silence.
mindy's thumb traced circles on your hip, the gentle touch a soothing, almost hypnotic sensation. she could feel the tension slowly bleeding out of your body, could sense you relaxing more and more into her embrace with each passing second.
she pressed a soft, lingering kiss to your temple before murmuring lowly against your skin, "hey, sleepyhead... how about we just forget the movie and go to bed? im feeling pretty tuckered out myself."
without waiting for a response, mindy carefully slid out from behind you, mindful not to disturb you too much. she stood up, her muscles flexing as she stretched. y/n blinked up at her, a sleepy, dazed look on your face as you took in the sight of mindy looming over you.
mindy reached down and scooped you up into her arms, cradling you close to her chest. you instinctively wrapped your arms around her neck, nuzzling into the crook as mindy began to carry you towards your shared bedroom.
the room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the soft glow of the lamp on your girlfriends bedside table. the bed was a tangled mess of sheets and blankets, a testament to the restless sleep of two people who shared a bed but rarely slept at the same time.
mindy carefully laid you down on the bed, her hands lingering on your waist and hips as she eased you down onto the mattress. your eyes fluttered closed, a soft, contented sigh escaping your lips as you burrowed into the warmth of the bed.
mindy quickly shed her own clothes, tossing them carelessly to the floor before sliding in beside you, pulling you close and wrapping her arms around your waist. you instinctively rolled over to face her, hands coming up to cup mindy's face as you pressed a soft, lingering kiss to her lips.
"goodnight, mindy," you murmured against her lips, voice soft and drowsy with sleep.
she smirked softly, her eyes glinting with playful mischief even in the low light of the bedroom. "must've really taken a lot out of you, huh? all that intense snack hunting?" she teased, her voice a low, gentle murmur.
you let out a soft, sleepy chuckle, your own eyes crinkling at the corners as she gazed up at Mindy. "shh, don't start," you mumbled, words slightly slurred with exhaustion.
mindy just grinned, leaning in to press one last soft kiss to your forehead before settling back against her pillow. she tightened her arms around you, holding you close as she felt her own eyelids growing heavy.
"goodnight, babe," she whispered, her voice barely audible as she felt herself starting to drift off.
` ੈ˚ ★ a / n : this was so short but i just wanted a cute little blurb of ma girl ( ^ω^ ) — please send plot requests i beg + i do other fandoms
