heartwarming [rafayel]
𓇼 rafayel x reader
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𓇼 fluffiest fluff ever; rafayel is the most comforting person known to mankind and he’s all that you need in your life; him being the most efficient heating pad during your periods, basically; intoxicatingly in love couple.
The day passed in an excruciating agony, a never-ending struggle between both your mental and physical health, overwhelming pain clouding your thoughts and refraining you from spending a relaxing day off. Apathetic yet feeling the urge to do something so you don’t stay lethargic, you have lost the count of how many times you found yourself pacing around your place hoping to see him appear in front of your eyes at any given moments while knowing so well he was busy and out for the whole day.
Good at dealing with pain, even the strongest souls do have their limits – you sincerely hoped the apple was worth it for Eve.
The sun slowly started to set when you finally decided to ease your pain the way you preferred. Looking through the ceiling to floor window, the few remains of light gently reflected on the calm waves of the sea you lived by and the soothing scenery made your lips twitch in a faint smile as he crossed your mind.
You couldn’t wait to greet him as soon as he would step a foot in your shared home, welcoming him in the loveliest embrace because that’s how much you adore him. And just like that you could cry on the spot, hormones getting the best of you again.
The cold tiles of the bathroom floor tickled your feet and you gladly welcomed the sensation, distracting you from the cramps that almost made you pass out the entire day. Not being able to take a bath with your lover made your heart ache, but determined to relax no matter what, a very hot shower was what you were craving most. Droplets of water echoing in the bathroom, a comforting steam carried its warmth all around you along the refreshing scent of bodywash – a heartwarming bubble of relief and care you needed.
The exhaustion and soreness felt like the heaviest burden, as if you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders but once you stepped in the shower, the hot water dissipated all of your torments, finally allowing you to sigh in relief.
Forehead resting on the cold shower wall, the running water soothed every sensitive part of your body as intended and you enjoyed every bit of this moment, carried away by the comfort it provided you and closing your eyes to savor how good it felt. Tiny but usual sounds perked up your ears and disrupted your dreamlike state announcing his arrival, instantly making your heart flutter – your safe place felt complete finally.
Unbothered, you didn’t show any sign of interest to the person who sneaked into the shower with you, not before he jolted at the sheer touch of the water on his angelic skin. Retrieving his hand from the flow, he rushed to turn the water off uttering genuine concern through his words.
“It’s scorching hot, are you alright?”
Rafayel grabbed one of your hands that was resting on your lower abdomen and slowly turned you so you could face him.
“I should’ve known as soon as I stepped in here, the steam was hard to go unnoticed.”
You lovingly smiled at him before wrapping your arms around his figure, your head softly resting on his chest.
“I’ve been cramping like crazy today, I needed to relax…” retrieving your head from his chest, you looked up to admire his face “I didn’t want to worry you. I’m fine, I felt better thanks to the shower.”
“You could’ve just asked me, you know.”
Gently stroking your cheek with one of his hands, the other one found its way down your spine, featherlike touches brushing against your skin.
“You were busy. Plus, how do you think I handled this when we didn’t know each other?”
Locking his eyes with you, both of his hands found their way around your waist and held you so tight as if he wanted to be impossibly closer to you, an unspoken emotion crossing his mesmerizing eyes.
“I don’t even want to think about it. A life without you is a like an ocean dried of all of its water.” Pouting, he hid his head in the crook of your neck breathing in your scent, your body instantly reacting, getting goosebumps all over it.
“Don’t you think you’re being a little too much right now?”
While you let out a small chuckle, you really did appreciate this moment – this proximity and intimacy that made you feel so alive you could explode from just loving him. If anything, the vulnerability you both never hid became your most favorite thing in your couple dynamic.
“You’re my oxygen.”
After kissing your earlobe, he made you turn on your feet so you can face the shower wall and pressed against your back while wrapping his arms around your chest, a comforting warmth emanated from his body easing all of your pain more efficiently than the burning water. He then reached for your lower stomach, both of his hands gently stroking against the area where all of your cramps came from.
Turning the water on again, you melted in his embrace – the overwhelming pain was becoming more bearable, being replaced by an overflowing wave of heat and tenderness this moment provided you, almost toying with your hormones.
“You make my life so full, Rafayel.”
“So do you, my love.”
A cold detail distracted you from the comfort he gave you – it’s no other than the ring adoring his ring finger, one of your favorite details of his. Your left hand found his, gently playing with it before intertwining your fingers letting the warmth his evol provided pierce through your skin. Rafayel leaned in to place a soft kiss on your cheek, his soft lips pressing down to your jawline, then steadily traveled down your neck to your shoulder. Closing your eyes, you enjoyed every bit of this proximity, lulled by the melody of the water falling on both of you and soothed by your lover’s presence and warmth.
“Wait, are you saying this just because I’m the most efficient heating pad?” he teasingly commented, hot lips detached from your skin.
Daydreaming state coming to an end after his words, you tried to move under his grasp but his firm artist hands kept your figure in place, not allowing you to face him.
“No, but I can’t deny that I fear.” You chuckled and he couldn’t help but brightly smile in return, feeling his hot breath back on your skin.
“Do you feel better?” Rafayel asked as he delivered a small peck on your shoulder.
“If I say yes, will you leave my side and let me handle the rest on my own?”
Disappointment betrayed your voice, mentally slapping yourself as you didn’t like how desperate you sounded – almost like a plea. Distracted by the way his hand moved under yours, fingers no longer intertwined, the flash of panic this loss of warmth caused you was soon replaced by a surprised squeak as a reached for your breast.
“Shhhh. If we have to pull an all-nighter in here, then we will.” Hand massaging one of your breasts while the other remained on your lower stomach, he pressed against your body, impossibly closer. “Accept all of my warmth. I got you.”
Stuck in Rafayel’s embrace, you felt like being trapped in a cocoon only made for you and who were you to deny this comfort?
“Rafayel, I’m so close to falling asleep.” Pretending to yawn, a part of truth was hidden behind this little play – his evol always made you sleepy rather than burning from it, a proof of how caring and cautious he was with his own power knowing oh so well how scared Rafayel was to unintentionally hurt you. Both of your hands finding his resting on your stomach, you held it tight as you were too scared to fall asleep and lose your balance in such a slippery place.
“You don’t have to worry, sweetheart.” Rafayel’s hand stopped massaging your breast and found its way to your stomach, stroking you there. “I won’t let you slip.”
Turning off the water, he made you dance on your feet before gesturing you to wrap your arms around his neck so he could carry you bridal style, warm hands finding their way under your knees. Before he walked out of the shower, he paused to marvel at his most precious love – you, the love of his life.
“You’re so gorgeous.”
One of your arms loosened up around his neck and your fingers softy traveled to his soaked hair, pushing his face towards yours. You caressed his face with your nose before kissing him – a tender interaction that turned out passionate, your body speaking a language only both of you knew, this out of the world love; a burning passion that no one could replicate.
Detaching your lips from his, you beamed at Rafayel.
“I love you so much.”
“I love you too” Mouth back on yours, your hand reached for his neck and gently stroke it.
“But…” You placed your free hand on his chest and pushed him away from your face. “If you keep being that cheesy when I have my periods, I might suffocate, whether it’d be from love or annoyance.”
“I just know what and what no to say when you have your periods.” He grinned after he leaned in to peck the tip of your nose.
“You…”
“However, I always mean everything that comes out of my mouth as exaggerated as it can sound. It’s just the effect you have on me and I can’t help it, cutie. What I’ve said earlier was lighthearted, but if you really worry about it being too much then let me-”
You urgently kissed his mouth shut, not wanting to hear the words that were about to be spoken; you knew he overthought your teasing words but you also knew he wasn’t affected for a bit.
“Alright alright, someone’s getting impatient let’s get dressed and go to bed.”
“I’m just getting cold. And I want to be close to you again.”
“Isn’t it the case already?” he replied, tilting his head.
Your hand traveled on his torso until it reached his cheek, jumping on the opportunity to pinch it. Throwing an offended look at you, he laughed.
“How greedy…”
And just like that, Rafayel’s warmth did not leave your side for what seemed an enjoyable eternity.
