A Boop Before Bed
Penelope x GN!Reader
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Summary: After a bit of a rough day, Penelope is just the person you need to see.
Category: Fluff
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 0.8k
A/N: I just love Penelope. She makes me smile. That is all.
“Lovebug, are you coming?” Penelope’s honey voice reached your ears in the bathroom.
“One minute, princess,” you replied. It’d been one of those days that just felt off. There wasn’t something particularly terrible about it, but you’d just felt wrong and out of place the whole day. You were trying to be logical and tell yourself that it was all in your head, but those thoughts didn’t really quell the crummy feelings in your gut.
You’d been taking a little longer in the bathroom because you didn’t want to bring your lousy attitude to Penelope. She was always so cheery, and bright, and you didn’t want to taint that, and maybe, you thought, a little more time in the bathroom getting ready for bed would change that.
It didn’t quite do the trick, though, so you took a deep breath and headed towards your shared bedroom.
When you entered, Penelope was looking up at you with her big doe eyes, which instantly brought a smile to your face. “Come on,” she lightheartedly demanded, “Get over here.”
You laughed slightly and waltzed over to where she was holding open the sheets for you. You snuggled down next to her, breathing in the comforting smell that was her.
It reminded you of the first time you’d had the pleasure of taking the technical analyst on a date. You both volunteered at the local animal shelter, and the instant you saw her, you knew you had to get to know her. You didn’t have the courage to go through with it the first time, but the second time you saw her there, you struck up a conversation. Once you got talking, you couldn’t believe you were ever worried. She had to have been the easiest person on the planet to talk to. There wasn’t a single dull moment with her. She was easily the living embodiment of the sun, shining down on a field full of flowers, on a pleasant summer day.
On top of her obvious good looks and sugary personality, she was insanely smart. When you found out she worked for the FBI as their top technical analyst, you felt like you might stroke. Pretty, sweet, selfless, funny, smart, and saves the world? You couldn’t believe she was real, let alone talking to you.
The first time the two of you tried to go on a date, she cancelled on your way to the restaurant because the FBI called. She apologized profusely, but you honestly didn’t mind. Sure, you were disappointed, but who were you to take this wonder of a woman away from helping others?
When you finally did get to go on a date, she took your breath away. Just when you thought you’d seen every look, every facet of her bubbly personality, she showed up in the most stunning pink, yellow, and blue flowered dress. You were lucky you’d already been sitting down when she walked in, otherwise you might have passed out. You realized that day that you would never stop admiring Penelope, whether that be her new outfits, or unbelievable strength she shows day in and day out.
Penelope laced her fingers with yours, pulling you back to the present. “What’s going on in that beautiful mind of yours?”
“Just thinking about when we went on our first date,” you stated softly. “Thinking of you in that dress…”
“Oh yeah?” she smirked, raising an eyebrow. “It’s a good one isn’t it?”
“Definitely,” you answered.
After a few more moments of silence she nudged you a bit and gave you an expectant look. You responded with a confused one. She sighed and said, “I don’t work with profilers for nothing. What’s going on?”
“Nothing,” you told her, “Honestly, it was just a weird day.”
“Weird?” she questioned.
“Yeah. Just off. You know those days that just feel wrong, even though you don’t know why?”
“Absolutely, hon,” she assured. “Did you have one of those?”
You shrugged, then smiled over at her, “Yeah, but I’m doing much better now.”
“You sure? I don’t want you feeling icky before bed. I could go make you one of those smoothies I make that you really like? O-or I could draw a bubble bath, or give you-”
“Hey, hey,” you stopped her with a small chuckle, “All I need is you, right here, with me.”
Penelope stopped with her very enticing ideas and grinned over at you. “Well, if you’re sure.” She wrapped a strong arm around you, letting you know that you weren’t going anywhere now that you’ve said that. It brought warmth to your heart, and just a bit to your face. She’d always had that effect on you.
As the two of you started drifting towards sleep, she leaned over and tapped her nose with yours. “Boop,” she whispered.
You mimicked her actions, murmuring, “I love you.”
It seemed as though Penelope was the cure to all the poor feelings, for you fell asleep much happier than you’d been all day.
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