Arthur Morgan x reader - short story/ flash fic
Despite the snow-laden winter, the air is nicely warmed, courtesy of your cast iron stove. This is how your days have always been… Wake up, make breakfast, (or lunch if you awake near noon), tend to your cottage, find work in town, go to sleep, and do it all over again. That’s how it’s come to be… until Arthur came into your life.
Adding ginseng and a pinch of oregano to your pot, the aroma becomes pleasant and familiar. You make a mental note to thank Arthur for collecting those extra herbs for you. You give the pot a few quick stirs, doing your best to avoid burning the contents settling at the bottom. You smile to yourself, finding satisfaction in your skill.
The floor boards groan loudly behind you. Once upon a time, that noise alone would’ve startled you. But over the past few months, it has became a silent comfort. The sound of boot heels drag along the unpolished floor, heavy and slow. It seems the outlaw has awoken.
A large pair of hands find you, gently squeezing just above the swell of your hips.
“Morning,” a deep, gravelly voice murmurs against your nape.
His mustache, long overgrown, pricks and prods at your sensitive skin. You can’t help but giggle. Contagious, it must be. Arthur chuckles back in kind.
“What’re you cookin?” He murmurs quietly, pressing his lips against your exposed skin.
“Some stew.” You hum softly, withdrawing at the tickle of his beard.
His fingertips gently paw at your hips, pulling you against his chest. A deep exhale leaves him as he settles against you.
“Again?” Arthur drawls out in teasing disapproval. Your nose crinkles as you swat him away, playfully of course.
“What do you mean again?” You tut, giving him the cold shoulder. You turn your attention back to the stew, stirring the contents again.
The furnace of a man comes closer, giving you one more hug from behind. His body melts against yours, enjoying the bit of affection before his day starts.
“I’m just needling you.” He grunts, pressing a kiss to your temple. “I’ll be back. Got some work that needs to be done.”
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Thank you to @photo1030 for encouraging me to write ☺️. I’m very sorry if this is OOC or bad idk.
Also please excuse any spelling mistakes/ errors in grammar. Very open to criticism!