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dont worry anon im right there with you ive spent nearly my entire day just maladaptively daydreaming about mechanic!vi
sfw; car mechanic!vi cinimatic universe continuation of this hc post
it is not the most formal of introductions -- but by the time you make it downstairs to the kitchen, swimming in one of vi's thrifted band tees and jogging shorts, tamping down your hair, vander's already on his second cup of coffee.
"well, well, if it ain't the red corvette with the busted radiator," vander says, grinning wide as you fight the urge to duck behind vi like an antisocial child.
"h-hi -- morning..." you mumble, even as vi chuckles and pours you a glass of orange juice.
"heard you guys went to jericho's diner last night," vander says, looking between you and vi as you slip onto one of the mis-matched bar stools sat against the tiny kitchen island.
"yeah! the banana split almost did me in though," you say, reaching for the tall glass of juice.
vander laughs, "yeah, those are famously impossible to finish, though from what i heard, you made a very diligent effort." he shoots you a wink even as vi elbows him in the side.
"i -- we --" you stutter, your cheeks flooding with color. vi rolls her eyes and scoops two perfectly poached eggs out of a pot, placing them on two slices of toast.
you blink as vander nudges the salt and pepper shakers towards you.
"how... how'dyou know i like my eggs poached?" you ask, looking between vi and vander. they share a knowing look; vi shrugs, grinning.
"lucky guess."
you tuck into the eggs and toast, humming happily around the golden yolk as it bursts in your mouth. vi watches you with soft eyes and vander's smile stretches wide as he leans against the counter.
"so. seems like your daddy's got good taste," he says, a soft laugh rumbling through him, deep and thick as thunder. you glance up, cocking your head. vander puts his coffee mug in the sink.
"he might not remember me but couple years ago, he brought over the most beautiful gullwing -- mercedes, from the 50's --"
"oh yeah!" vi says, her eyes brightening as she rinses out the breakfast things "that was a sick car."
vander nods, humming, "one o'the first luxury cars post-war... and one of my personal favorites. some people say it's a bit tacky but --" he shrugs, laughing, "i've always had a soft spot for it"
vi scoffs, "better than all the db5's we see people bring in."
vander laughs then, a loud, uproarious sound. you swallow over another bite of toast and egg, content to watch him and vi banter.
"yeah, but you know why people like it --"
vi sighs, her eyes rolling so hard they might fall out of their sockets as she replies, "the james bond car, yeah yeah, whatever -- still tacky."
you slice into the second egg and watch as the yolk spills molten gold over the toast.
"that reminds me though, i've gotta order the parts for the crossflow radiator --" vi says, putting the pans in the sink as well, wiping off her hands before she rounds the island to lean up against your chair. she slips an arm around your waist, resting her chin on your shoulder.
you load a bite of toast with egg and yolk, sprinkle the top with salt and pepper, holding it out for her to eat. she leans forward, mouth open as you feed the bite to her.
she groans around the bite, nodding appreciatively, even as you reach out to swipe a bite of yolk from the corner of her lip, popping your thumb into your mouth with an indulgent smile.
"'ow'dyou know i'd like more yolk than egg?" she asks, turning to pin you with a look.
you flash her a cheeky grin.
"lucky guess," you parrot her words back at her, setting down your fork.
across the island, vander watches the pair of you with soft eyes and a knowing smile.
"right, well -- i've gotta get to the bar. your uncle silco'll be mad if i --" he breaks off, running a hand through his hair.
vi waves him off, "go, we've got it here."
"text benzo if you need help with the parts --"
"yeah, yeah -- he already sent me the link for where to order the parts," vi answers.
vander chuckles, nodding. he reaches over the island with a large hand.
"it was lovely to meet you," he says, taking your hand and shaking it firmly; his palm is warm and callused, and you feel yourself sinking into the solidness of his touch even as he pulls away.
"keep an eye on 'er for me, wouldjya?" he says, winking, jerking his chin towards vi. you giggle, nodding your head.
"sure, i'll try."
"and you make sure to treat her and her car well, y'got that?" he turns his gaze towards vi, who blushes, a scowl knitting her brows as she sighs.
"what'dyou think i'm trying to do -- geez --" she huffs.
vander laughs, a big, booming, belly-full sound.
"that's my girl," he says, flashing you and vi one more wink before ducking out the garage door.
vi sighs, "sorry, i know he can be a lot..."
you smile, shaking your head, "he reminds me of you."
vi's cheeks darken as she looks you over, her eyes startlingly bright in the mid-morning light, her hair a blaze of pink as the sunrise paints her shades of orange and gold.
"he -- he's a good dad..." vi says, finally, her voice a bit rough.
you nod, dabbing at your lips with a napkin.
"he is. and you're a good daughter."
vi swallows, tugging you towards her till she's slotted between your legs. you, poised on the edge of the bar stool, your arms looped around her shoulders, her palms laid flat against your thighs, inching up beneath the hem of her jogging shorts.
"y'know sweets, you can't just say shit like that to me --" she murmurs, leaning in just close enough to ghost her words along your lips.
"and not expect me to do something about it..."
your breath hitches, a delicious, gasping sound even as vi digs her nose into the hollow of your throat with a thick groan, pressing her lips to your collarbones.
"v-vi -- the dishes --" you hiss, but vi's already pulling you forward, hoisting you over her hips and carrying you towards the stairs back up to her room, her fingers digging into the meat of your ass as she kicks open her door and lets it slam shut behind her.
"the dishes..." she says, her voice breathy as she sets you down on her bed and crawls over your body, the shape of her caging you beneath her.
she leans down to trail her mouth along the bend of your neck, humming against your skin --
"... will still be there later."
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Sun-kissed by an angel | n romanoff
summary: the perfect lazy morning in the Romanoff summer beach house
wc: 1.5k
notes: I know Iâve been MIA for a while, but Iâm back with a short but soft and fluffy oneshot. I wish this was my life tbh, I feel like a beach holiday and a cozy morning with a hot girl would make my life so much better
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The gentle tickle of the ocean breeze brushed across the sleeping womanâs exposed skin, stirring her from her heavy slumber with the promise of sun. It dappled through the open curtains of the balcony doors, but the light wasnât harsh like it usually was. Many days had started just like this, crumpled sheets and exposed limbs being warmed by the dazzling sun. Y/n blinked to adjust to the brightness, stretching her limbs out across the expanse of soft white blankets, frowning as her palms landed upon nothing but fabric. The bed was larger, far bigger than any sheâd slept in before, but it felt even bigger without her person by her side.
Waking up with the sea view directly in front of her was a dream but even the gentle rolling waves didnât quite tug the smile back to her lips as she swung her legs out of bed and let her feet land upon the sanded hardwood floor. Without pulling on anything to cover her blue pyjama shorts set, she wandered down the hallway of the country style house, passing the photo covered walls and airy windows, until she reached the kitchen.
The radio on the windowsill crackled out nostalgic tunes and Y/n paused in the doorway, taking in the sight before her. The redheaded woman she adored with her whole heart was swaying softly to the music, the oversized white button down that adorned her body hanging loosely from her shoulders and stopping mid thigh. The large window above the sink was wide open, letting in a deliciousness to drift from the beach below and mix with the combination of freshly brewed coffee and the new bouquet sitting in prize position on the grand windowsill.
Natashaâs back was turned as she hummed to herself, allowing her wife a moment of admiration before she crossed the tiled floor and slipped her arms around the redheadâs waist. Natasha wasnât startled, she was an ex spy after all, but her body immediately relaxed into the touch of her wife. They stayed embraced for a few moments, Natashaâs head tilting backwards to rest on Y/nâs shoulder behind her. She smiled lazily and brought her own hands up to grasp onto her loverâs, holding her tightly.
âDid you sleep well?â She muttered softly, goosebumps littering her skin as Y/nâs hands grazed her stomach.
Y/n hummed, turning her wife around so they were finally face to face. âI would have slept better if you didnât leave before I woke up.â Her mouth pouted slightly but Natasha quickly kissed her lips, her remedy for unhappiness.
âIâm sorry, baby,â she apologised, âI just wanted to surprise you with breakfast.â
Y/nâs eyebrows furrowed at the mention of food. Her wife was a lot of things, but a cook she was not. She followed Natashaâs gaze to a pan on the stove where a sorry looking egg was cooking - or at least trying to.
âTasha, honey⌠you havenât turned the stove on.â
Natasha went to protest but Y/n pressed the button and turned the dial, the pair of them watching as the oil in the pan began to sizzle. Y/n smiled, trying to hide her laughter but Natasha caught her and huffed, sliding away from the stove and dragging Y/n over to the other counter, trapping her body in between the granite countertop and her strong body.
âHow long have you been trying to cook that egg?â Y/n asked with fake seriousness, one which Natasha saw straight through. She rolled her eyes and pressed her hips forward, grabbing her wifeâs face in her scarred palms.
âYouâre lucky that I love you and will put up with this teasing after everything I do for you,â she grumbled, even though she wasnât at all offended. Her wife was the light of her life and a far better cook, despite Natashaâs best efforts. She gazed into her loveâs eyes, watching them sparkle in the sunlight and she couldnât hold herself back anymore. Natasha pressed their lips together in a loving but firm kiss, almost like she was trying to kiss the smirk off her wifeâs face. Her hands cupped Y/nâs cheeks with such tenderness that the other woman melted slightly, her body falling forwards into the comfort of her wife.
âYouâre too good at that, my love, but that egg will burn if we continue like this,â Y/n started, trying to push Natasha away, much to the redheadâs disdain. The promise of breakfast was far in the back of her mind and she ignored Y/nâs help of protest when she grabbed the backs of her thighs and lifted her up onto the counter, spreading her thighs to stand between them with a smirk.
âYou were saying?â
Y/n shook her head, a playful smile dancing across her lips. Her wife really was unbelievable. âAt least turn the stove off, Nat. We just had this kitchen redone.â
âItâs barely warmed up.â
âAnd I know you. Youâll forget all about it and then complain when itâs black.â Natasha opened her mouth. âDonât protest, you know Iâm right.â
The redhead rolled her eyes but stepped away for two seconds, keeping her eyes locked on her wife on the counter as she fiddled around for the knob, turning it with a click. She raised an eyebrow, almost asking âhappy?â and Y/n nodded whilst beckoning her back over.
âThat wasnât hard now, was it?â
Natasha stayed quiet. Her fingertips slowly danced up Y/nâs bare thighs, tracing invisible patterns on her freshly tanned skin until they reached the hem of her shorts. Natasha laid her palms flat, suddenly looking up at her wife again through her lashes, giving her a look that melted the world away.
âStopâŚâ yet she wasnât at all convincing. Y/nâs own hands absentmindedly drifted to the open collar of Natashaâs shirt, her collarbones just showing under the soft linen. âI love this shirt on you, my god.â
âYeah?â
âMhm,â Y/n hummed softly. She followed her fingers with her eyes, connecting the freckles on her wifeâs pale skin across her chest. Regardless of her hours spent in the sun, Natasha was never tanned, but it only made her look more ethereal in Y/nâs eyes. Like an angel with a glowing halo of hair about her head.
They didnât need to talk, not in moments like this. Their eyes spoke a thousand words, and the soft call of seabirds in the distance reminded them both of the life they now lived, the craziness of the Avengers a thing of the past. A slow life was their new normal, and Natasha had moulded into her new role surprisingly well.
âWhy donât we go to the farmerâs market today?â Natasha suggested, her hands still resting on her wifeâs thighs, her favourite place to be.
Y/n narrowed her eyes, seeing through that innocent facade. âYou want me to make my salad donât you?â
Natasha grinned, moving her hands up to Y/nâs waist, pulling her closer until her legs wrapped around Natâs waist and they were as close as they could be. Natasha was an utter simp for her wife, and she wasnât ashamed of that. Not at all. She would get it tattooed on her forehead if she could.
âI do, but I also want to see you in a pretty summer dress in our town today.â Another weakness, Natasha was feeling extra soft today, and Y/n would never complain. Natashaâs possessiveness came out extra strong when Y/n wore one of her favourite dresses. They always attracted extra attention and there was nothing more that the redhead loved more than to slide an arm around her waist or stop her in the street and kiss her fiercely. Just to shut down the wandering eyes of the other men and women in their small coastal town.
âWhat my wife wants, she gets,â Y/n leaned down and kissed Natashaâs forehead before signalling to get down. âWhat about breakfast?â
They both peered over at the half cooked mess of an egg on the stove before bursting into laughter. Straight into the trash it went, that was clear.
âIâm going to take my gorgeous wife out for breakfast,â the redhead announced, twirling Y/n under her arm in time to the music still playing from the radio. âWith the promise of properly cooked eggs and a beautiful view.â
âI already have a beautiful view.â Cheesy.
âGet out of here,â Natasha joked, administering a slap to her wifeâs ass as she ran out of the kitchen and down the hallway, a redhead hot on her heels.
But their urgency to leave was short lived as Natasha tackled Y/n onto the bed, peppering her face with kisses as they rolled around on the crumpled sheets, acting more like teenagers than thirty year old women. But they were allowed to, Natasha had been robbed of a childhood after all.
Breakfast could wait, this morning was much more important.
It's Valentine's Day and Natasha is on a mission. Katya won't let the day pass by without seeing her.
⢠Natasha Romanoff x Fem!OC (Katya Petrova) ⢠Wordcount: 1.9k ⢠Warnings: sexual talk (they're horny lesbians) â˘A/N: not proofread because it's 1AM and i'm tired :) Masterlist
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''No, I'm not helping you so you can fuck each other's brains out in a hotel room. Or whatever it is that you lesbians do.''
''Wow,'' Katya breathed, an amused smile lingering on her lips as she watched her appalled friend shake his head. ''I thought you were a romantic.''
''Me?'' Clint scoffed, shuffling through the papers on his messy desk. He hadn't been able to look at her since she asked her question, a red tint on his cheeks. Obviously, it made him uncomfortable. Katya loved making men uncomfortable. ''Valentine's Day is a ridiculous product of capitalism, created to make us spend more money on things we don't need.''
Katya hummed knowingly, placing her hands on his desk. ''Is that why you bought Laura that perfume she's been obsessed with for months? And, oh, what is this?'' With a smirk, she plucked a Valentine's card from underneath a stack of papers on his desk.Â
Swift like a cobra, Clint snatched it from her hand before she could open it. His cheeks burned as he stashed the red and pink paper deep in a desk drawer, slamming it shut loudly. ''You Russian dickheads need to stay out of my business,'' he grumbled. Natasha had been sitting next to him when he ordered that perfume, and while he thought he'd been sneaky, obviously she saw. And then told Katya.
The brunette had to fight off a malicious laugh, in the depths of her element. ''Hm⌠Natalia will be thrilled to hear about that card.'' She tilted her head, pursing her lips as she pretended to think hard. ''What did it read on the front, again? 'A man like me has a lot to be thankful for'?''Â
''Okay, okay!'' Clint looked like he was about to scream in frustration, slamming the papers in his hands down. He knew she was completely serious in her threatsâshe would tell Natasha. But Katya could keep a secret if he helped her out. ''Fine, I'll help with your plan.'' He pointed a warning finger at her. ''But if I face serious consequences because I tempered with an agent's mission, it's your responsibility.''
''Absolutely.'' Katya nodded sternly, her eyebrows knitted together. ''I'll tell them I blackmailed you with a Valentine's Day card.''
Spotting the amused glint in her eyes, Clint shook his head with exasperation. One of these days, either Katya or Natasha was going to cause him a mental breakdown because they were just so good at emotional manipulation. ''You need serious help,'' he muttered, grabbing his laptop.
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The hotel bar wasn't too busy. Most people were still enjoying their late dinner or were spending the evening with their lover, holed up in a bedroom. Natasha had seen enough of them today; couples. It's the one day of the year where people suddenly seem to remember to show affection to their partners. Dinners, movies, giftsâthey were all talking about the same things, all day.
She didn't really care about Valentine's Day as a holiday. Sure, she and Katya bought a little something for each other, and tried to do something together if they got the chance toânot including the evening sex, of courseâbut she did it because it made Katya happy. Natasha was a moreso a believer of showing her appreciation all year 'round. Leaving a sweet note, taking her out for dinner, planning a movie night with snacks, running Katya a bath, giving her a massage.Â
But Natasha would be lying if she said that she didn't miss her a little more today. This mission had been dragging on for three weeks. And while she had hoped to be home tonight, she was sitting in a five star hotel's fancy bar, all dressed up, sipping on her Dirty Martini, because Clint had given her new intel. Seducing a man, of all things, when she had a sexy, attractive woman waiting for her at home, must be the universe's type of karma.Â
Lazily, she stirred her drink, seeing the bartender move around in her peripheral vision. The stools beside her were empty, the atmosphere calm; soft, classical music playing in the background. It was boring. Clint didn't say what time her target's ''business associate'' would arrive. She could be sitting there for hours. Her mind wasn't as focused as it should be, her thoughts drifting away from her.
It took her a moment too long to realize that somebody was sitting down on her left, gracefully settling down on the high stool with a quiet rustle. There was a flash of red silk, and then a whiff of a deep, sensual perfume.Â
Natasha stiffened, her body already knowing what her mind didn't want to believe yet. Slowly, from the corner of her eye, she looked her neighbor up and down, her gaze lingering on their chest and exposed neck. It was the most elegant, exquisite picture she'd ever seen, the red silk dress draping around her figure like liquid. Most of her back was exposed, a decent amount of cleavage showing while the fabric ran all the way to her ankles in loose waves, accentuating the curves Natasha could draw with her eyes closed.Â
This was the type of woman men used to go to war for.
Natasha's heart started to race in her chest. "Fuck," she muttered under her breath as she averted her eyes forward again, fighting to keep her cool. Preferably, she'd rip that dress off her body right here, right now, but she had a mission to run. Although she was starting to get an inkling that she might have been misled. "You're not supposed to be here."
"Would you like something to drink, ma'am?" The bartender had materialized in front of them.
Katya smiled charmingly and placed her clutch on the bar. "A Vodka-Martini, please."
''Coming right up.''
Natasha followed the man with her eyes as he walked off to make her order. Next to her, Katya casually touched up her lipstick. Fuck, it was her favorite. "I'm assuming there's no "business associate" I'm meeting tonight?"
"I thought you'd rather have me instead,'' Katya said, tapping at her lip with her ring finger. Her complete lack of fucks given about interrupting her mission and using Clint to lure her here with a lie was both annoying and amusing. Natasha wanted to be more pissed, but in reality, she was really happy to see her.
"You're not wrong, but I am supposed to be on duty around the clock."
"Screw the mission,'' Katya declared, tossing her lipstick and mirror back in her clutch before turning to face her girlfriend. She tilted her head, a smile on her perfectly kissable lips. ''It's Valentine's Day. We're not supposed to be apart."
Part of Natasha's brain wasn't working correctly. Katya's alluring appearance had hypnotized her. She wasn't sure if she wanted to sculpt her beauty into marble for all eternity to see, or worship her body all night until it was covered in drops of sweat. "So you sabotaged my mission because you missed me too much?" She smirked, finally giving in and turning her body in Katya's direction.
The brunette shrugged, something mischievous flashing across her face. "Maybe I'm just incredibly horny."
Caught off guard by her bold statement, Natasha nearly lost her composure. "Are you?" She mused, ignoring the twitch low in her stomach.
Instead of answering, Katya smirked confidently. "Are you?"
"Definitely." She couldn't lieâor jokeâabout the impact Katya had on her, her teasing demeanor fading into an intense, lustful one as she took the time to take in Katya's appearance once more. "You look fucking incredible," she muttered, noting how Katya shifted on her stool at the desire in her voice.
In that dress, she was an expensive, rich wine from France and Natasha was the alcoholic who hadn't had a drop in three weeks. It took every ounce of self-control to stay seated. Her throat was dry, her hands were itching.Â
Reluctantly tearing her gaze away, Natasha reached for her drink and took a big sip. It didn't fix her burning throat, but the sensation brought her back to Earth. "Maybe I should leave more often so you can interrupt my missions looking like this," she joked.
Katya chuckled, slowly circling the rim of her Martini glass with her finger. "Or, you can take me out to dinner sometime, give me a reason to dress up." Her gaze met Natasha's. "Maybe to one of those posh restaurants where I would actually have to wear underwear to."
Natasha's fingers tightened around her glass, her wide eyes flickering to Katya's hips. "BabyâŚ" Katya had prepared for this night to end one way, and with how she was working her up, Natasha knew it was going to be good. She smiled to herself, excitement flooding her veins. "I'm gonna buy Clint such a big bottle of Vodka when I get back."
"I don't think he's gonna be able to look at us for a while. It's pretty obvious what I was planning when I asked him to help us meet up. At night. In a hotel."
"Oh, yeah?" Natasha smirked.
Katya raised an eyebrow. "If I'm still able to walk out of here by myself tomorrow, I'm gonna make you pay for this dress."
Natasha chuckled, reaching out and slowly trailing her fingertips up Katya's arm. They left a trail of goosebumps in their wake. "How about this: I ruin your pretty makeup, your ability to walk, and I pay for the dress?"
"That better be a promise." Katya's lips held a daring smirk, her body still as Natasha's fingers had reached her collarbone. "My mascara is waterproof."
"Do you doubt me?" Natasha asked, her hand ghosting over Katya's throat. A shiver ran through the brunette's body as her pupils dilated.Â
"I know you like to talk big."
Natasha pulled her hand away to place it over her heart. "Katariina, you're breaking my heart."
"I didn't know you had one to break," Katya mused.
"It's a little messed up, but it's yours."
Between all the flirting and sexual tension, this half-hearted, soft joke came out of nowhere. Katya had to take a second to switch around. "Where did you learn to sweet-talk like that?''
Natasha shrugged, turning away to take another sip of her drink. ''A place where I met this girl.''
Katya's smile turned knowingly, warmth swirling in her chest. She loved it whenever Natasha spoke about falling in love with her. ''There's always a girl."
''This one was special. She cared. And nobody had ever cared about me." Their eyes met. Natasha's started to sparkle with a amusement. "Oh, and she had the most beautiful blue eyes.''
Katya fought the urge to roll them. ''She sounds nice.''
''She's more than just nice." Placing a hand on her thigh, Natasha leaned in more with every word, until their faces were only inches apart. Her breath fanned over Katya's chin. "She's brave, and kind, and stunning, and so incredibly smartâŚ''
A low hum fell from Katya's lips, her gaze flickering from the redhead's mouth to her eyes. Her heart raced in her chest. ''You're trying to get in my pants.''
''I thought you weren't wearing any.''
Katya smiled amusedly, her thigh tensing up when Natasha's hand started to creep higher. This was exactly how she hoped this night would go. ''So, how did things end with that girl?''
Her breath hitched when she caught the look on Natasha's face. So lustful. If all of that was going to be released tonight, then her girlfriend would for sure make good on her promise.Â
Katya's stomach swirled heavy with anticipation as Natasha brought her mouth to her ear. ''With her underneath me, naked, in a hotel room, her pretty dress on the floor, screaming my name as I make her cum for the sixth time in one night.''
And then they have bed-breaking, wall-shaking, earth-shattering sex
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summary: on a slow day at your grandmotherâs bakery, a customer captures your attention. as the weeks pass, you see her pop up more and more. a gentle friendship ignites between the two of you. the only issue was the undeniable attraction to her and it didnât help now having to do her a kind favor. it would go awayâŚ. right?
pairing: fem!reader x vi arcane
contains: modern!au, kick-boxer!vi, reader is described to have long enough hair to tie up, reader has a sister named mila, we love gram, vander, isha and jinx mentions <3, nothing but fluff, strangers to friends to lovers:)
word count: 3.5K
a/n: i seriously had so much fun writing this and i am excited to dig into a mini-series with vi. i hope everyone enjoys this as much as i do </3
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Running your grandmotherâs bakery wasnât easy but it was a light in your life. She taught you tips and tricks of working the large industrial oven, every single one of her recipes, and wiping down the chalkboard to write the specials for the delicious treats.
She was charm personified; somehow able to convince pretty much every person that walked to the pastry shop to try at least one item. You were on the more quiet side, not insanely secluded but you werenât extroverted. Nice people cracked you open and next thing you knew it, you were shoving a donut into their palms to take home.
It was a bad habit.
It was a slow Thursday in November. You were sweeping the small area of seating, softly asking one of the usual college students that came if they needed anything else. You were just a few streets down from the community college so many people your age would come in for coffee and furiously type on their laptops.
Once you were told they were good for now, you excuse yourself back to behind the counter to adjust the display desserts. You were bent over when you heard the bell over the door echo within the space, shouting âwelcome inâ.
âIf you have any questions, just let me know. We have a daily special which is on the blackboard,â you stood back up with a slight grunt from the rush, brushing a few flyaways to kindly smile at the new customer. âToday we have buy one, get one donut free.â
Your eyes slightly widen at the⌠attractiveness of the customer. You adjust the neckline of your soft brown cable knit sweater to tug out your necklaces, plastering on a friendly smile.
âI actually came in because I was curious about the sign,â she trails off, tilting her head as she shoves her hands into the pockets of her jacket. âDo you actually just let people smell the food?â
You let out a soft chuckle as you nod. Your grandfather, one of the only men who had ever tolerated, made the sign for your grandmother the second she mentioned it to him. Now, in all its carved glory âFree Smells!â is hanging underneath the shop's main sign: Sweet Tooth Bakery + Cafe.
âYeah, my grandma thought itâd be a funny sign to draw people in. Obviously, we donât let them shove their nose into it or anything,â you shake your head, holding your hand out to the stranger. âBecause thatâs⌠unsanitary.â
The pink haired stranger nods with a soft chuckle, stepping back to check out the arrangement of treats in the display case. In that moment of silence, you, as discreetly as possible, check her out. She had on a navy blue cut off sleeve zip-up, a soft white tank top underneath and a pair of grey sweatpants hugging her lower half. Very simplistic outfit but she made it look good.
You think she just naturally looked good. If you stared for long enough, which you embarrassingly did so, you could see markings of ink on the side of her neck and following down the backs of her arms and the smallest etching on her cheek.
âAny suggestions on what to smell first?â She questions, curious eyes bouncing back up to you.
You hum to yourself as you, too, stagger your eyes from pastry to pastry to carefully choose which one you could have her smell.
âAre you a fan of blueberries?â You question with a beaming grin.
âUh, sure, yeah. Blueberries are good.â
âThen you have to take a whiff of the blueberry danish. Itâs one of my favorites.â You offer, pointing to the sweet treat.
The pink haired stranger leans forward, folding her bare arms across her chest. You, again, canât help your stares as you try to figure out what was exactly dotted into her pale skin. She nods with a shrug, looking at you with a kind smile.
âIâll give it a whiff, yeah,â she stepped forward so that the glass of the display case was the only obstacle between the two of you.
You can feel your face getting hot as you mutter a bright âokayâ to yourself. You bend over once again grab the metal tongs to pick out the danish to place on a ceramic plate. You place it on top of the display case, motioning for the stranger to give it a smell.
Still seeming a bit hesitant that you were playing a joke on her, she leans her face forward so that she is mere centimeters away from the pastry. She inhales a bit, letting out a long sigh as she leans back to look at you.
âShit, that smells amazing,â she praises the sweet aroma, nodding in satisfaction. âIâll take it.â
You blink at her before chuckling awkwardly.
âYou donât have to buy the ones you smell. I promise.â You reassure her as you attempt to put the danish back so that you can shove the cranberry-orange muffin in her face.
Sheâs quick to hold a palm out to stop you, shaking her head. A beautiful smile spreads on her lips, temporarily forgetting how eager you were to show her every single pastry on display.
âI want that one. I swear. Plus, my sisterâs going to rush me out of here if I take too long.â
A part of you was disappointed that she was so quick to purchase the first, yet incredibly delicious, treat. You selfishly wanted her to stay for as long as possible. Your grandmother would be on your ass for being so distracted by an attractive customer.
She would give you a clap on the back for making a sale, though.
âOh, okay. Did your sister want anything?â You offer, itching to find any way possible for her to stay just a bit longer.
The stranger hums to herself for a moment as she examines the rest of the delicious treats. You tilt your head as you grab a small brown paper bag to place the danish into, waiting patiently to see if she was going to pick another item.
To your delighted surprise, she nods as she points to a more simplistic pastry.
âI think this pink donut should be good,â she nods to show certainty.
You grasp onto the sweet treat to slide it into the bag with her danish, trying not to spill a lot of the sprinkles. You seal it closed with a custom sticker with the logo of the shop, typing up her total into the register. The stranger reaches into her sweatpants pocket to pull out her wallet.
âYour total is gonna be $7.89. Cash or card?â You question.
âCard.â
You watch her hand you a simple light blue credit card, grinning as you not-so-discreetly check out her full name on it. Her first name caught your attention. Violet. As you swipe her card, you clear your throat to work up the courage to give her a compliment.
âI love your name. Itâs pretty,â you say as you hand her back the card.
The stranger, now known as Violet, smiles small at your words. Her long fingers take the card from you as she slides it back into her wallet.
âThank you. My, uh, dad named me,â she grins at you.
âWell, he made a very good choice,â you hand her the bag as well, nodding as you try not to appear awkward. âAnything else I can get for you?â
Were you being weird?
âNo, no, Iâm good,â she chuckles as she crinkles the bag in her palms. âIâll see you around, yeah?â
You nod as you hand her own copy of the receipt, holding onto the half second of the tip of her fingers brushing against yours. You watch her turn her back and leave the shop, eyes never leaving her sculpted back profile. You huff at your behavior once the bell from above the door snaps you out of your small trance, shoving your copy of the receipt into its designated spot.
âSheâs cute,â you hear from behind you, causing you to jump and whip your head around.
Youâre met with your grandma grinning evilly at you, a little bit of flour smudged on her cheek from her baking in the back.
âGram,â you sigh as you shake your head, brushing away your loose hairs.
âIâm just saying, bug,â she walks up next to you to rub up and down your arm.
You blush at what she was insinuating. As much as you love your grandmother, she attempted to be your match maker like you were an introverted middle schooler. You were 22 for God's sake. You would make moves and flirt when you felt like it.
âDonât you have something in the oven?â You raise your eyebrows at her, hoping sheâd leave it alone.
âHey. I could fire you, you know,â your grandma pointed a finger in your face accusingly but her tone was light and a cheeky grin was on her face.
You roll your eyes playfully as you softly bump your hip with hers.
Everyday since Violet came in, you perk at the sound of the bell hoping to see that head of pink hair waltzing in again. Two excruciatingly long weeks pass before you see Violet again.
What was disappointing about seeing her today of all days was that you were working this shift with your 17 year old sister who was⌠less than thrilled to be working now; especially with you being her superior in a workplace. She, like most teenagers, was yearning to be more independent which meant constantly disregarding your instructions on what to do at work.
You were irritated beyond belief with her constantly arguing with you. You couldnât even really fully pay attention as Mila smacked your arm with the rag. When you saw her from outside the shop, this time around she came with company. You were in the midst of a bicker with her because she didnât wipe down a table like you had told her to when you saw Violet coming in with a little girl walking beside her.
You gasp at her childish antics, pinching her arm but then shushing her as you tight-lipped smile at Violet as she approaches the familiar display case. You try not to frown at the sight of her bandaged nose and small bruise sitting right on the apple of her cheek. Her outfit is similar from the last time you saw her except a simple oil-black hoodie with those same joggers. You even saw a bit of wrapped bandages on her hands peeking out from the sleeves.
Was she jumped or something?
âThere are only, like, two people here and theyâre sitting outside,â your sister whisper-shouts at you, plastering on a fake smile at the new customers. âHi! Welcome in.â
Violet glances at Mila when she straightens her back, placing a gentle hand on the back of the childâs back to guide her to the display of new and fresh treats for the day. She places her little hands on the glass as she very eagerly bounces on the soles of her worn in dark blue tennis shoes.
âHi! Violet, youâre back.â You turn to your sister and sneer quietly. âClean the tables. Now, please.â
Mila gives Violet a once-over and you a narrow glare as she grumbles a âfineâ as she rounds the corner to go and wipe down the crumb and dust filled tables.
âHey. You can call me Vi, by the way. I, uh, was with my sister for the day and she wanted to try this place. I gave her some of my danish and she went crazy.â Violet motioned to the child just a few feet below her, chuckling at her gazing hungrily at the sweets.
âWell, Vi, Iâm glad to hear,â you lean your head to the side to get a good look at her sister.
She had a wild head of short waves, a small gap in between her two front teeth. Her outfit made her ten times more adorable; a plain white Henley long sleeve with a pair of overalls. Her big hazel eyes stared at you patiently.
âHi, cutie. Do you see one that you like?â You question her with a friendly smile.
Her adorable face scrunches up in thought, stepping back to look at her choices. She turns her head to her older sister before pointing at a strawberry muffin and raising her hands to sign what you believe is ASL. You curse yourself for not knowing what she was telling the pink haired stranger.
âShe wants to smell the strawberry muffin,â Vi chuckles. âI told her about how you let me smell my danish first before buying it.â
âOkay, I can do that for you. Whatâs her name?â You question, hoping it didnât come off as offensive.
âIsha. She doesnât talk much,â Vi raised a bandaged hand to settle on her light brown waves on her head, ruffling the strands.
âWell, Miss Isha,â you focus your attention on her once again, watching her bounce on the balls on her feet with excitement. You grab your trusty metal tongs to grab the muffin and place it on a soft blue ceramic plate to set it down on the counter area of your register set-up for her to smell. âHere you go. Let me know if you want to smell anything else.â
Your heart grows tenfold as Vi quietly tells Isha to not shove her nose into the muffin, smiling at her sister as she hovers close to the pastry.
âIs she the one who ate the pink donut?â You turn your attention to Vi, raising your brows as you adjust your flyaways from your bubble braid.
Pretty blue eyes flickering to yours, her brows twitch as if she was shocked that you remembered such a minuscule detail.
âNo, that was my other sister,â she shakes her head. âIsha was actually very angry with me when I came home with no cupcakes or muffins for her so Iâm making it up to her.â
You watch her scrunch up her bruised bridge of her nose for a second as Isha signs something else to her. Vi playfully rolls her eyes with a sigh as she turns to you with another wince.
âCan she eat this now? She has an impatient appetite.â
You chuckle with a nod as you hand the plate to her, muttering a âcareful, sweetieâ to Isha who beams up at you. She scurries over to a small round table to hop up on the seat to divulge. Now that it was just you and Vi standing in front of each other.
âHey, are you okay?â You ask softly, eyes flicking to each injury on her gorgeous face.
Confused about your concern for her, her brows furrow for a moment. You watch her turn around to make sure Isha was all good, hounding down the muffin with crumbs falling from her mouth to the ground.
âOh, yeah,â Vi shook her head, waving at you off as she grins sweetly. âI work at a kick-boxing studio and some of the kids can get aggressive. Iâm okay, though, trust me. Iâve taken more than a few hits to the head.â
That explains the injuries and the bandaged hands. Of course, she was a kick-boxer. Her physique gave that away but what did you know? Isha was distracted with her muffin so you were able to converse with her, get to know her a little more so your gram would stop asking you if that cute pink haired girl came in again.
âReally? Where at?â You hum.
âItâs like fifteen minutes from here. Why? You want to come see kids beat me up?â She teases, folding her arms over her chest.
You hum with a nod, walking around the counter to place a napkin on the table so Isha could wipe her face to be rid of the sticky crumbs on her face. âYeah, thatâs exactly why. Because Iâm a masochist.â
An actual laugh left her plush lips as she shook her head, eyes following you as you face her now. If Gram could see you now. Well, she was probably watching you from the security cameras in the back room with an evil smile.
âYou know, I meant to ask. Do you make custom cakes?â Vi leans back to rest her lower back on the countertop where your register was, crossing her legs and shoving her hands into the pocket of her hoodie.
She really just looks like that, you thought to yourself.
âWe do, yeah. Is your birthday coming up?â You look at her with raised brows.
Vi shakes her head, pointing to the little girl behind you. âNo. Her birthday is next week and my family is throwing her a zoo themed birthday party.â
You awe out loud at the thought.
âThatâs so cute. Yeah, I canâ I mean, we can do that,â you shake your head as you correct yourself, hoping she didnât catch your desperate slip-up.
Isha stands up from her table, dusting off the crumbs from her overalls. She walks over to you to hand you the plate, signing âthank youâ to you. You pause for a moment before hesitantly signing back âyouâre welcomeâ slowly, not sure if you were doing it right. You knew the basics but werenât extremely educated on ASL. After today, though, you were determined to brush up on it.
Isha eyes brighten at you signing back to her. She turns to Vi with a smile so wide, you swore her cheeks would split open. She nods down at Isha, ruffling her hair once again as she reaches for her pocket to retrieve her wallet.
âShit, sorry, how much do I owe you for the muffin?â Vi shuffles through the bills in her wallet.
âNo, no. Youâre⌠good. Donât worry about it.â You wave her off, shaking your head.
Vi pauses before scoffing, attempting to shove the money into your palms. âIâm paying for the muffin.â
âSeriously. Itâs one muffin, Vi. Plus, a little early birthday present for Isha.â You shove the bills into her hands once again, gripping onto her hands to make sure she doesnât try to give them back.
Vi glances down at your gentle hands around hers. Reluctantly taking the money back, she takes the bills before shoving them back into the crease of her wallet. You try not to focus on how slightly bigger her hands were from yours; how surprisingly soft her knuckles were.
Isha seems to become impatient now with her elder sister, reaching up to tug on two of her fingers. Vi nods down to her, muttering a soft âokay, okayâ.
âThank you for that, by the way. And if it's not too much trouble for you, cupcake, can I get your number?â Vi questions as she takes Ishaâs hand in hers. âYou know, for any questions about what the cake should look like and what flavor it could be.â
Your brows furrow at her words before nodding, pursing your lips to repress the smile creeping onto your face. Cupcake. You like that nickname coming from her lips.
âRight! Yes, um,â you walk over to the counter to grab a sticky note and a pen to scribble down your personal number. âHere. Call or text me with all the information.â
You place the small yellow piece of paper into her palm that wasnât holding Ishaâs. She takes it in between her pointer and middle fingers, nodding with a confident smile.
âI will. See you, cupcake.â
âSee you, Vi. Bye, sweetheart,â you bend down ever so slightly to wave at Isha.
The adorable girl waves her free hand at you with a just as cute toothy smile on her face. You excused it as a sugar rush as they walk away from you, hand in hand as they leave the store. Vi turns her head to give you one more glance before Isha is tugging her down the sidewalk.
Mila angrily stormed up to you the second they left and raised her hand with the rag to smack you on the forearm. You gasp and snatch the weapon away from her, pointing a finger in her face.
âWhat the hell? Stop hitting me with this,â you sneer.
âIâm wiping down tables and youâre flirting? How the hell is that fair?â Mila quips back as she folds her arms in front of her chest.
âI wasnât flirting. I was taking a cake order, by the way, so you can stop whining.â You roll your eyes as you walk back around to the counter.
Mila sucks in a deep breath before shaking her head.
âReally? So what was that whole,â your sister cleared her throat, sucking in a deep breath. âGiving her your personal number when you couldâve just given her the store's number?â
You pause your movements of wiping down the counter from behind the register, thinking about it for a moment. You knew why. You just hated your sister being all in your business.
âOkay, what is it to you?â You get defensive. âI canât⌠make new friends?â
Mila merely snorts before rolling her eyes.
âSure. You definitely only want to be friends with her.â
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literally me rn đđ
*appears bruised and bloody like video game character*
the next chapter *pant* WILL be out *pant* by next week
*goes to walk away and trips, collapsing limply*
sfw, florist!reader x bartender!vi au; nothing but fluff for the (belated) bday girl @vifilms !!! i hope you like it bby!!!! im sorry it so late but u asked for fluff and i had to deliver! :D and @nightcityaliens as well bc this was vaguely based off of one of your asks!
she finds him after your third date (or, not even really a date because it wasn't really planned â but then again, your previous two dates are also kind of off-cuff; you making good on your promise to "buy her a drink" and showing up with coffee the next morning at yours), the pair of you sharing breakfast at the cafe around the corner not even a week later, you lost in the eos-blue of her eyes, her entranced by the morning glory shade of your laughter, the glittering giddiness of new love bubbling through you both, threatening to spill over, light as just-poured champagne.
he's a wet nose and big floppy ears and eyes so dark and watery you can almost fall into them.
"he was just in a box in the alley behind the bar," vi says, cradling the puppy in her arms as you blink at them both, framed in your doorway, vi in her striped slacks and white shirt, the puppy the color of a summer sunrise â a spill of pale gold â the pair of them limned in the technicolored burst of flowers that line your store.
"oh!" is the only thing you can say, wiping your palms on your pinafore.
as if on cue, poro leaps up onto your opened windowsill, her whiskers twitching forward as she takes in the scene. her ears turn, her head lilts, a flash of pink tongue across her silken white fur as she lets out a soft purr before leaping deftly off the windowsill to wind herself between your ankles, looking up at you with her big blue eyes, trilling out an inquisitive mreow? as if to ask â and what is the meaning of this?
you sigh, reaching down to scoop her up, sinking your fingers into her coat.
in vi's arms, the puppy yips, panting, his tongue lolling out the side of his mouth as he squirms.
"what should we name him?" vi asks, laughing as she scritches the puppy behind his ears and his hind leg thumps against the air. you feel the now-familiar coil of warmth in your chest as you watch vi hoist the puppy up and bury her face in his petal-soft belly.
"i â i don't know â is vander gonna be okay with keeping a dog in the bar?" you ask, shifting to the side to set poro down on a workbench, where she tip-toes to the edge and sits, perched, her fluffy tail wrapping around her paws as she assesses the situation.
"yeah, he'll be fine â he's a big softy for animals, especially for strays," she says, chuckling as she allows the puppy to knaw on her thumb, his paws almost too large for the rest of him. there's a helpless nostalgia in her voice, and then you remember, with a jolt, that vi's adopted, along with the rest of her makeshift siblings.
"oh⌠right. well â" you swallow, turning around and reaching for a handful of bright yellow carnations, "maybe you can ask him for a name!"
a soft yip followed by a streak of white fur makes you jerk around, only to find vi standing by the edge of the workbench, holding the puppy out towards where poro had been sitting a second before, a guilty smile on her face.
"whoops â i uh â i was hoping they could be friends."
you purse your lips around a laugh, looking down to find poro crouched beneath the bench, her tail tapping against the leaf-strewn floor, casting you a reproachful look.
"come on, poro⌠don't be like thatâŚ" you crouch down to offer her a hand in consolation. she regards it for a brief moment before bumping her head against it, though her tail still swishing behind her in a silent flag of displeasure.
"poro? that's a cute name â how'dyou come up with that?"
you push back up, going back to the carnations as vi readjusts her grip on the puppy, who's now very invested in chewing on the ends of her dyed pink hair.
you shrug, "dunno, actually⌠it just kinda felt like it fit, no?"
you glance at her, only to find her smiling.
"what about marco?"
you blink placidly at her, fighting the incredulous wingbeat laughter fluttering at the back of your throat.
"really? marco and poro?"
vi's grin only grows, "c'mon! it's cute!"
your lips twitch into an unwiling smile even as you turn back to your carnations with a deep sigh. it is cute, but it's also terribly, horribly, world-endingly cheesy. the kind of cheese that melts into dad-joke territory where you'd once promised yourself you'd never slip into. but, here you are, slipping. and all because the hot butch bartender from across the street bought you some goddamned flowers from your own goddamned shop.
"it's not the worst name," you conceed; vi takes it for the victory it is, whooping as she tosses the puppy into the air, catching him and holding him out above her in a pose alarmingly reminiscent of simba from the lion king. you head her off before she can start singing the song, flapping your hands at her even as poro lets out another imperious mewl from under your workbench.
"okay, okay â you and marco are both distracting me! i'm not gonna have the outdoor arrangements done by opening."
vi's shoulders bunch up around her ears as she drapes marco over her one shoulder, shooting you a sheepish smile.
"oops, sorry. i'll uh â i'll swing by before opening shift then?"
you purse your lips around a smile that's already bourbon-soaked and honey-spread.
"sure, yeah. we can uhm â" you motion at marco as he flops nearly backwards out of vi's arms, "take him for a walk, or something."
vi's entire face lights up, "yeah! that'd be â" she catches herself even as the eagerness pours from her. she clears her throat, "that'd be great," she finishes, looking back down at marco.
poro wends herself around your ankels and bumps her head against your calf. you lean down to scoop her up as well, you and vi facing one another, each with an animal cradled in your arms, hedging and hesitant as the day dawns crystaline bright outside.
"i'll â i'll see you later then," vi says.
you nod, feeling the steady swish-swish of poro's tail along your apron as you follow vi and marco to the door. poro jumps out of your arms to settle on the wide window ledge, her bright blue eyes lake-clear and midsummer-bright.
marco lets out a joyous bark as vi laughs, adjusting him in her arms as she waves at you and jogs back across the steet. right before she ducks into the darkened alley behind the bar, she twists to cast you one more smile. it's so wide that you can see it from all the way across the street.
you feel warmth plume up the back of your neck as vi shoots you a wink before letting the darkness wrap itself around her and she disappears into the back alley once more. you stand there for a moment longer, watching the place where she'd been, the after image of her printed along the insides of your eyes, her outlines painted there, fading with each and every blink.
you turn to offer poro a hand, which she bumps casually with her head, settling down into her haunches, curling her paws beneath her chest.
"i know," you say, as if in answer to her wide-eyed stare, "but⌠you'll grow to love them. promise."
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How do you write Vi so well đ I love our bby girl and she deserves the world!
Can I ask you for some real-life story with her? Iâve been thinking about reader who startsrking at a local grocery shop, a small one with regular customers and Vi is one of them. And the reader sees her in all states - dressed up for a date, hangover, dishelved after break up, etc.
And somehow her and the reader hit it off after Viâs one particularly bad day. What do you think about it? And I can imagine an old lady working there as well who knows Vi since she was a little kid and can tell there is something going on, maybe she pushes Vi to make a move? Omg so cliche but thatâd be sweet!
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notes: thank you so much!!! and my secret to write Vi so well is to be gay ! đź also yes she deserves the whole universe đ
Going to your dream college had its ups and downs. On one hand, it was your dream collegeâyou were studying (mostly) what you loved, the professors were great, and best of all, you had finally moved out of your parents' house.
On the other hand⌠you had to move out.
Which meant a brand-new city, brand-new bills, and a job at a funny little convenience store owned by the weirdest and funniest old lady, Babette.
Your college was in a ridiculously expensive city, so you ended up renting a tiny one-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of town. It wasnât glamorous, but it was yours. To make ends meet, you picked up a job at the local convenience store, and thankfully, Babette was understanding about your erratic class schedule. She was patient, and let you take extra shifts when you neededâbut that also meant sometimes getting stuck with night shifts, which, yeah, you werenât exactly thrilled about.
The first few days were rough. Learning the register was hell, but you found solace in stocking the shelves, mindlessly organizing cans and boxes while the storeâs soft background music played.
And the days had started blending togetherâuneventful, repetitiveâuntil she walked in.
âHey, Babette.â
The pink-haired girl strolled into the store like sheâd been there a million times before. She greeted Babette like an old friend, her voice smooth but casual, like she belonged.
âVander asked me to pick up his orderâ she continued, leaning against the counter. âSaid he already paid for it.â
Babette barely looked up from the crossword puzzle she had spread out on the counter. She spent most of her days pretending to work, occasionally glancing at the security cameras like they were more interesting than the actual customers.
âYes, yes.â She waved a hand. âY/N, can you grab the green box from the back for me, please?â
You nodded, slipping into the stockroom. The box was heavier than you expected, but you carried it back to the front, struggling a little, and set it on the counter. âHere.â
The girl straightened, rolling up the sleeves of her hoodie as she reached for it. Thatâs when you noticed her tattoosâinked lines running up her forearms, disappearing beneath the fabric. Her hands looked rough, but somehow soft at the same time, and for a fleeting second, you wondered how they would feel.
She glanced up at you then, her lips curling into a small, almost shy smile. The scar on her lip caught your attention, making it impossible to look away.
âThanksâ she said, voice quieter this time.
Her fingers brushed against yours as she took the box, and your stomach did something stupid.
You swallowed, crossing your arms in an attempt to keep your hands from lingering.
And just like that, she turned, carrying the box out the door like it weighed nothing, and you just stood there, watching her go.
Babette didnât even look up from her crossword. âYouâre staring, sweetheart.â
Your face burned. âI am not.â
âMhm.â She circled something on the paper. âSheâs in here all the time, you know. If you want to make a move, at least try not to look like a deer in headlights.â
You groaned, turning awayâbut even as you went back to stocking the shelves, you couldnât ignore the way your heart was still racing.
ââââââââââââââââââââââ
And Babette was right.
Viâyou had since learned her nameâwas at the store all the time.
Every Thursday, without fail, she came by to pick up the green box. On Mondays, she bought two cans of Red Bull and a packet of hot chips. On Tuesdays, she sometimes stopped by on her way to the gymâif her athletic clothes were anything to go by. (And god, were they distracting.)
One time, she walked in while you were stacking cans of beans, and the second you caught sight of herâmessy hair, hoodie slung over her shoulder, muscles on full displayâthey all came crashing down.
She had laughed. Loudly.
You had wanted to crawl into a hole.
And then, throughout the week, she would just⌠appear.
Some days, she actually shopped. Other days, she wandered the aisles like she had nowhere better to be, hands shoved into her pockets as she examined products you knew she wasnât planning to buy.
Once, she came in, made direct eye contact with you, and immediately turned toward the snack aisle.
You had stared after her, dumbfounded, until Babette cleared her throat behind you.
âYouâre staring again*,* sweetheart.â
âI am not.â
âYou are.â She smirked knowingly. âYou should say something before she gets tired of making excuses to come in here.â
That thought had never left your mind.
So, after that, you started paying closer attention. Not just to Vi, but to the clock, the calendar. You noted her patterns, tried to prepareâensuring you looked at least somewhat presentable when she walked through the door.
And if you maybe, kind of, adjusted your shifts so youâd be there when she usually stopped by?
Well.
Babette didnât have to know that part.
But then exam weeks came, and all your carefully laid plans to finally work up the courage to get Viâs number came crashing down.
You had to pick up mostly night shifts so youâd have time to study and actually take your exams, which meant going weeks without seeing her. And honestly? That didnât do wonders for your mood.
âYou look like a zombie.â Your friend said, eyeing you with mild concern as the two of you sat in the library, cramming before one of your final exams. âDid you get any sleep at all?â
âNoâŚâ You whined, dropping your head onto the open textbook in front of you. âIâm working at night, studying all the time, and I havenât seen my wife in almost a week. Iâm suffering.â
They snorted. âYou can only call her your wife when you actually gather the courage to ask for her number.â
You groaned, waving them off. âI was getting there! But then life happened.â
And then, even after your exams were over, Vi still didnât show up.
At first, you assumed your schedules just werenât lining up. But then she missed her usual Thursday pickupâthe oneconstant you had been able to count onâand thatâs when you started to worry.
You wanted to ask Babette if something had happened, but you werenât sure how to bring it up without making it obvious youâd been paying way too much attention.
Thatâs when on Friday night she âfinallyâ showed up.
Except she looked⌠different.
Her usual hoodie and sweatpants were gone, replaced by an outfit that made your brain short-circuit. Her hair was sleeked back, her cologne reached you from across the store, and when she stopped in front of the wine section, scanning the bottles, she looked like she had just stepped out of a magazine.
You swallowed hard, gripping the counter in front of you for dear life.
Where the hell was she going dressed like that?
She made her way to the register, and before you could think better of it, the words were already slipping out of your mouth.
âYou look different. Got a date or something?â
You tried to sound casual, like you werenât clawing at your own insides with curiosity. Like you didnât care way more than you should.
Vi grinned, setting the bottle of wine on the counter. âYeah, actually. Do you like the fit?â
She took a step back, giving you a playful little twirl to show off the outfit, andâgodâyou wished you had just kept your mouth shut.
Because, yes, you liked it. Too much.
âYesâ you said, forcing yourself to smile through the sudden pit in your stomach. âYou look really pretty.â
And you meant it. But you kinda wished she was dressed like that for you.
After Viâs date, she started showing up even less. She still came by every Thursday to pick up the mysterious green box, but she didnât linger anymoreâno more aimless wandering through the aisles, no more pretending not to notice you watching her.
It was pathetic how much you missed it.
âYou could look a little less⌠dead, dearâ Babette commented one afternoon, barely looking up from her crossword puzzle. âI told you to make a move on Vi. You took too long.â
And she was right. If you hadnât been so slow, maybe that bottle of wine wouldâve been for youânot some mystery girl she was seeing.
So once again, your days started to blend together.
College. Work. Home. Rinse. Repeat.
Thursdays became the only bright spot in your week, the only time you got to see Viâhoodie pulled up, hands shoved in her pockets, mumbling something about Vanderâs order before leaving just as quickly as she came.
You lost track of how long that routine lastedâuntil one particular Saturday night shift.
Because Vi walked in again.
But this time, she looked pissed.
Her brows were furrowed, jaw tight, knuckles raw. She stomped through the aisles like she was ready to punch the next person who looked at her funny. Without hesitation, she grabbed a bottle of vodka, a pint of ice cream, and an obsceneamount of hot chips.
You barely had time to process before she was at your register, slamming the items down with a little too much force.
âRough night?â
You raised an eyebrow at her, and all she did was sighâloudly.
âYou could say that.â
The two of you fell into silence as you scanned her items, the beep of the register the only sound between you.
You hesitated before asking, âWant to talk about it?â
Because, honestly, you werenât sure if her bruised knuckles were from a fight or not, but she looked like she was ready to kill someone. And if she got arrested, your weeks would go from boring to extra boring. Plus, that very nice face of hers? Yeah, it didnât belong in prison.
Vi sighed again, rubbing the back of her neck. âItâs justâŚâ She trailed off, exhaling sharply through her nose before continuing. âI was seeing this girl, and everything was great. Until I found out she was cheating on me.â
Your stomach twisted, but you kept your face neutral.
Vi let out a humorless laugh. âAnd then thereâs the other shitâhome, college, everythingâand I donât know. I kinda lost it?â She glanced down at her raw knuckles, flexing her fingers like she was only now realizing how bad they looked. âGuess I needed to blow off some steam.â
You bit the inside of your cheek, scanning the last item before handing her the bag.
âWell,â you said, offering a small smile. âIf it helps, I think vodka and an unreasonable amount of hot chips are definitelythe right call.â
That got a snort out of her. âYeah?â
âYeah.â You leaned on the counter slightly. âAnd, you know, if you ever need to not get into a fistfight and just complain about life to someone, I do work here almost every day.â
Viâs lips twitched, almost like she was fighting a grin.
"Noted" she said, grabbing the bag. But before she turned to leave, she hesitated, glancing at you like she was debating something.
Then, with a sighâlike she had finally made up her mindâshe asked, âDo you want to go eat an unreasonable amount of hot chips with me?â
You blinked, taken aback by the invitation.
Your eyes flicked to the clock. There were still a couple of hours left in your shift, but Babette wouldnât mind if you closed a little earlier. It was for a good cause, after all.
âYeah,â you said, already reaching for your jacket. âI do.â
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Thatâs how you found yourself in the back of Viâs pickup truck, parked under the dim glow of a streetlamp, passing a bottle of vodka between the two of you and sharing a pint of cookie dough ice cream with a single, slightly bent spoon she had found somewhere in her car.
The night air was crisp, but not cold enough to be uncomfortable. The sound of distant traffic and the occasional chirp of crickets filled the silence between sips and spoonfuls.
âSoâ you started, leaning back against the side of the truck bed âtell me about this girl.â
After all, thatâs what you were here forâto let Vi vent, to be a good friend. Even if you kind of hated that you were asking in the first place.
Vi exhaled through her nose, taking a swig of vodka before passing the bottle back to you.
âI donât knowâ she admitted, stretching her legs out. âWe started hanging out after you disappeared from work. It wasnât even seriousâwe werenât, like, dating datingâbut she said we were exclusive.â
You hummed, swirling the bottle in your hands. âAnd clearly, she had a different definition of âexclusive.ââ
Vi let out a dry chuckle, shaking her head. âYeah. Caught her texting some other girl when she thought I wasnât looking. Turns out sheâd been seeing someone else the whole time.â
You frowned. âWhat an asshole.â
âShe really isâ Vi agreed, stealing another bite of ice cream. âAnd I feel stupid because I didnât even like her that much.â
âSo why are you this pissed?â you asked, tilting your head.
Vi hesitated, tapping her fingers against the truck bed. ââŚI donât know.â Then she looked at you, really looked at you, and something in her gaze softened. âMaybe itâs because I was wasting my time on the wrong person.â
Your breath hitched, but before you could say anything, she smirked.
âOr maybe I just really wanted an excuse to drink vodka and eat an ungodly amount of hot chips with you.â
You rolled your eyes, laughing despite yourself. âSmooth, Vi. Real smooth.â
She grinned, bumping her knee against yours, the warmth of the small touch lingering longer than it should have.
âAnd I didnât disappear from work,â you corrected, making dramatic air quotes. âI had exams. Very important ones. I was basically a zombie for three weeksâworking the night shift, studying all day⌠Life was hell.â
Vi raised an eyebrow, tilting her head. âDamn. No wonder you looked like death warmed over that one time I did see you.â
You gasped, shoving her shoulder playfully. âRude.â
She just chuckled, taking another swig of vodka before passing the bottle back to you. âI was kinda worried, though,â she admitted, scratching at the label on the ice cream container. âBut I figured if I asked Babette, sheâd just tell me your life was none of my business.â
You snorted because, honestly? That sounded exactly like Babette. âYeah, she totally would. Sheâs nice in, like, the meanest way possible.â
Vi laughed, nodding. âRight? I once asked her if she thought I looked good in my red hoodie, and she just went, âItâs not the worst thing Iâve seen on you, dearâ and then walked away.â
That made you laugh so hard you almost choked on your sip of vodka. âSheâs brutal.â
Vi grinned, watching you with something unreadable in her expression. âYeah, sheâs been like that since i was a kid.â She chuckled âBut iâm glad youâre back.â
The words were simple, but something about the way she said themâlike she meant themâmade your stomach flip. You looked at her, at the way the streetlight cast soft shadows across her face, at the way she was watching you like you were something worth paying attention to.
And maybe it was the vodka, or the way the night wrapped around the two of you like a secret, or maybe it was just herâthe way she looked softer like this, cheeks slightly flushed from the alcohol and the laughing, eyes a little hazy but still locked onto you like you were the only thing in the world that mattered.
If you were to die right now, youâd die happy.
Vi tilted her head, studying you. âWhat are you thinking about?â she asked, her voice softer than usual, almost hesitant. âSometimes you stare at me, and itâs like you go somewhere else.â
You let out a breathy chuckle, shaking your head. âItâs nothing. Itâs just⌠silly.â
Vi narrowed her eyes slightly, clearly unconvinced. âSilly, huh?â
You nodded, but before you could say anything else, she leaned in just a fractionâclose enough that you could feel the warmth radiating off her skin, close enough that you could count the freckles scattered across her nose.
âTry me,â she murmured, her voice low, teasing. âI like silly.â
Your breath caught in your throat, your heart hammering against your ribs. She was too close, too Viâall lazy grins and rough edges, but somehow still soft in moments like these.
You swallowed, suddenly hyper-aware of how the world had shrunk down to just the two of you, sitting in the back of her pickup truck, a half-finished bottle of vodka, packages of chips and a pint melted ice cream between you, the distant hum of the city as your only witness.
âItâs justâŚâ You hesitated, glancing away for a split second before meeting her gaze again. âIf I died right now, I think Iâd die happy.â
Vi blinked, her smirk faltering. Something unreadable flickered in her expressionâsomething almost tender.
âThatâs a little morbidâ she said, but her voice had lost its teasing edge.
You shrugged, letting out a soft laugh. âMaybe. But itâs true.â
For a moment, neither of you spoke. The silence wasnât heavy, wasnât suffocating. It just was. Comfortable. Unspoken words and lingering glances filling the space between you.
Then Vi shifted, her fingers reaching out, brushing away a strand of hair that had fallen across your face. The touch was lightâso gentle that it sent a shiver down your spine.
âCan I try something?â she whispered.
You nodded, breath hitching in your throat.
And then she kissed you.
It wasnât rushed, wasnât desperate. It was slow, carefulâlike she was memorizing the way your lips felt against hers, like she was afraid you might disappear if she moved too fast.
Her fingers ghosted over your jaw before settling at the nape of your neck, pulling you just a little closer, deepening the kiss in a way that made your chest tighten. You tasted cookie dough and vodka on her lips, something warm and dizzying curling in your stomach.
When she finally pulled away, her forehead rested against yours, her breath warm against your lips.
âYeah, I was definitely wasting my time on the wrong person.â
You let out a shaky laugh, eyes fluttering open to meet hers. âOh? And who was the right person?â
Vi smirked, her fingers playing idly with the hem of your shirt. âDunno. You tell me.â
You rolled your eyes, but the smile tugging at your lips betrayed you. âYouâre an idiot.â
âBut I could be your idiot.â
You sighed, pretending to be exasperated, but when she tilted her head, nudging her nose against yours, you knew you were gone.
âYouâre impossible,â you murmured, before kissing her again.
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Pairing: Natasha Romanoff x fem!reader
Summary: Natasha teaches you how to speak some Russian during your time together on a mission.
A/n: this was inspired from a request. Not sure if it was what you expected but I hope you'll still enjoy it.
Warnings: fluff, suggestive themes, cursing, Russian translations from google (because I unfortunately do not know the language)
Words: 3250
âBron' dlya Nataliyi Romanovoy.â
Natashaâs Russian accent flows effortlessly, her voice smooth and confident as she speaks to the front desk receptionist. Her tone carries the ease of someone completely at home in the language.Â
Itâs a voice youâve grown intimately familiar withânot just as her teammate for years but also as her partner.
Which also makes it easier to pick up and piece together some of the words, though youâre still far from being fluent.Â
Reservation for Natalia Romanova, you translate silently.
The receptionist offers a polite smile, tapping away at her computer until she finds the reservation. With a nod, she retrieves a key card and slides it across the counter to Natasha.
âDobro pozhalovat, gospazha Romanova. Vot vashi klyuchi ot nomera.â
You listen intently, trying to match the sounds to meaning, but the words come faster than you can process. Your grasp falters after the first few phrases.Â
WelcomeâŚRomanovaâŚkey
You almost have it, but the rest slips through your mental filter, lost in the quick flow of syllables. Before you can catch up, the receptionist continues in a kind but rapid tone.
âEsli vam ili vashey zhene potrebuyetsya pomoshch, pozvonite na resepshn, i my s radostyu vam pomozhem.â
At that, Natashaâs lips quirk up in a small, amused smirk. The expression is subtle but unmistakable, and it draws your curiosity.Â
You glance at her, silently asking what amused her, but she offers no explanation, only thanking the receptionist with a graceful nod as she takes the key card.Â
âSpasibo,â Natasha says, her voice as composed as ever.
Thank you.Â
That part you recognize immediately, the basic phrase standing out like a familiar face in a crowd.
Natashaâs hand finds your waist as she guides you away from the desk, her touch grounding and affectionate.Â
Still, your mind lingers curiously on the exchange.Â
Once inside the room, you dive into setting up your equipment for the mission, carefully pulling out the listening gear from your bag.Â
Meanwhile, Natasha checks the room methodically, her eyes scanning for anything amiss. She ends her sweep at the window, drawing back the shutters slightly to observe the building across the streetâthe one where the targets work at.
âWhat did the receptionist say to you at the end?â you ask, your curiosity finally spilling over as you adjust the calibration on the gear.Â
Natasha glances over her shoulder at you, a glint of amusement in her eyes. She takes her time responding, watching as you work with meticulous focus.
âShe said if we needed anything, we could call the front desk,â Natasha replies casually, her tone almost too neutral.
You pause, narrowing your eyes as you turn to face her.Â
âThatâs it?â you ask, skepticism lacing your voice. âThen why did you react like that?â
The smirk youâd noticed earlier reappears, tugging at the corners of her lips. Natasha steps closer to you, wrapping her arms around your waist and leaning in.
âZhena,â she repeats slowly, enunciating the word with deliberate care. Her breath is warm against your skin as she presses a quick, affectionate kiss to your cheek. âIt means âwife.â She called you my wife.â
âOh,â you reply, your heart fluttering at the thought.Â
You fall silent for a moment, processing, before quietly repeating the word under your breath.Â
âZhena,â you murmur, practicing the pronunciation like a secret you want to keep safe. You say it again, slightly louder, trying to mimic Natashaâs intonation.
Natashaâs expression softens as she watches your reaction, her smirk giving way to a small, genuine smile.
Once satisfied with your attempt, you nod firmly, confidence growing.Â
Your gaze shifts to the small table in the corner of the room, and something catches your eye. You gesture toward it, brow raised.
âWell,â you say, âthat explains the bottle of champagne.â
Natasha follows your gaze, her chuckle warm and rich as she spots the chilled, unopened bottle perched beside two crystal glasses.Â
âHill said this was the only room available,â she replies, her fingers tracing soft patterns at your sides. Her voice drops slightly, the edge of a smirk returning to her lips. âGuess that means weâre playing newlyweds.â
You wrap your arms around her shoulders, leaning against her as you ponder the situation.Â
âAlright,â you nod thoughtfully, âand it wonât look suspicious if we donât leave our room much since, technically, weâre on our honeymoon.âÂ
Natashaâs smirk deepens, her eyes glinting with mischief. She tilts her head closer, her lips brushing lightly against yours.Â
âOh, that sounds fun,â she murmurs, her tone dropping into a suggestive lilt.
You roll your eyes, though the small smile tugging at your lips betrays your amusement.Â
âI meant itâs a good cover for our mission,â you say pointedly, pulling back just enough to regain your composure. You gesture toward the gear on the table before raising a brow at her. âOr did you already forget the reason why weâre here in the first place?â
Natasha doesnât answer immediately.Â
Instead, her smirk shifts into something a little more daring as she tightens her hold on your waist before pulling you flush against her. Her lips ghost over yours again as she leans in, just close enough for her voice to drop to a whisper.
âIâm multitasking,â she teases, the husky tone sending a shiver down your spine before she closes the small distance between you two.
~~~~~~~ â§ ~~~~~~~
Some time later, after you two manage to refocus on the mission, you settle in to monitor the listening equipment.Â
The two of you wait patiently, earpieces in place, scanning for the key information you need.
But after a few hours of static-filled recordings, indistinct conversations, and absolutely nothing useful, Natasha notices your shoulders beginning to tense with exhaustion.Â
She rests a hand on your arm.Â
âTake a break,â she offers softly. âIâll keep watch for now.â
You hesitate, but the encouraging smile on her lips convinces you.Â
âAlright,â you relent, stretching out your stiff shoulders before heading to the bathroom for a quick shower.
Once inside, the hot water works wonders, the steam easing the tension in your muscles.Â
You feel the stress of the mission starts to melt away, but as you finish, you realize youâve made a small mistake.Â
You forgot to grab your change of clothes for the night.Â
With a sigh, you wrap the towel around yourself, water still clinging to your skin, and step out of the bathroom.
The cool air sends a shiver through you as you pad quietly toward your bag.
Natashaâs back is to you as she speaks on the hotel phone.Â
Her voice flows smoothly in Russian, soft but clear, and you catch a few familiar wordsâborscht, pelmeni, bliniâdishes youâve heard her name before.
As you rummage through your belongings, it hits you: sheâs ordering dinner. You smile to yourself, amused by the domesticity of the moment, even in the middle of a mission.Â
Not wanting to take any longer, you quickly grab what you need, tossing your bag back in its original position as you hear Natasha finish up.
âDa, prosto ostavâteâblyatâŚâ
The abrupt edge in Natashaâs voice pulls your attention, her sudden exclamation making you look up in curiosity.
Her words have stopped mid-sentence, her lips parted slightly as her eyes roam over you. Her gaze lingers on the droplets of water still glistening on your skin, the curve of your shoulders, and the towel that clings just a little too loosely to your body.
It takes her a moment to catch herself. Natasha clears her throat, her voice steadier as she quickly finishes her conversation.Â
âProstite,â she mutters into the phone. âOstavâte yedu u dveri. Spasibo.â
You pause where you stand as you attempt to piece together what she just said. Your limited Russian skills manage to translate fragments: leaveâŚfoodâŚdoor.Â
Itâs enough to guess that she told them to leave your dinners outside the room so they wonât come in and see all your equipment set up.
But you also notice that thereâs one word missing from the sentenceâthe one she exclaimed earlier.
It lingers in your mind, unaccounted for, and you try remembering how Natasha said it.
âBlyatâŚâ you repeat, testing the word carefully, sounding it out until you nod in satisfaction, confident youâve got it.
A low groan comes from Natasha, prompting you to look back at her. Her eyes are noticeably darker now.
âBozhe moyâŚâ Natasha mutters under her breath, shaking her head lightly in exasperation.
Your brow quirks in amusement at her tone, a small smile tugging at your lips. âWhat does it mean?â
âItâs a curse wordâjust something someone would say when theyâre surprised or frustrated,â Natasha says stiffly, her voice a little strained, though she manages to seem mostly composed.
Her eyes eventually betray her, though, drifting back to the droplets of water sliding down your skin.Â
âSo whatâs the translation?â you press, crossing your arms at her vague response. The motion inadvertently shifts the towel, loosening it further.
Natashaâs jaw tightens. Her gaze flickers to the towel, and she exhales sharply through her nose, her control clearly fraying.Â
Even though she looks like sheâs about to close the distance between you, itâs clear she wonât answer your question, which makes your expression fall lightly into a mock disappointed pout.
âYou said youâd help me improve my Russian during this mission,â you remind her, your tone innocently light as you step closer to stand in front of her.Â
The memory of her promise lingers in your mindâhow sheâd caught you practicing in secret and insisted you ask her for help whenever you needed it.
Her lips twist in hesitation, probably also remembering her promise, and for a moment, it seems like she might resist.
But then she relents with a sigh.Â
âItâs basically like saying âfuck,ââ Natasha explains, her voice low and even. She fixes you with a pointed look, her gaze burning as she adds, âAs in, you surprised me, standing half-naked in the middle of the room like this.âÂ
A laugh escapes you, though your cheeks warm at the intensity of her gaze. You move to hover a hand above her chest, tracing a finger lightly against the edge of her tank top.
âWere you surprisedâŚor frustrated?â you ask, your tone full of mischief.Â
Natasha shoots you a warning look, one that says you already know the answer.
âI donât think learning Russian curse words was part of your original goal here,â she counters, her voice tight.
âWho says I havenât learned some phrases already?â you reply with a playful shrug.
Her eyebrows lift, intrigued. âLike what?â
You shake your head, refusing to elaborate. âIâm still practicing my pronunciation.â
Natasha smirks, leaning closer. âI can help.â
The listening equipment chooses that moment to beep suddenly, interrupting your conversation, as it signals incoming noises.
âToo bad weâre still on the clock,â you quip with a teasing smile.
Natashaâs attention flickers reluctantly to the gear, her expression briefly clouded with disappointment.
You take the opportunity to head back to the bathroom and finish up.
As you go, a smirk tugs at your lips, the Russian phrase youâve been practicing simmering in your mind.
Just as you step through the doorway, you hum thoughtfully, your voice low and deliberate as you mutter under your breathâjust loud enough for Natasha to hear.
âHow did it go again...trak-hniâŚmenyaâŚtrakhni menyaâŚâ
You donât need to turn around to know the effect your words have. Natashaâs sharp intake of breath is unmistakable, and your smirk widens in satisfaction.Â
Behind you, Natasha freezes, her lips parting slightly, her entire body going still as she processes what you just said. The weight of your casual tone and the boldness of your phrasing leave her momentarily stunned.
By the time she regains her composure, youâve already disappeared into the bathroom, the door closing with a soft click.
A low, disbelieving chuckle escapes her after a moment, followed by a quiet grumble as she mutters to herself, âOf all the times to be on a missionâŚâÂ
Natasha shakes her head and exhales, grabbing the earpiece with a resigned sigh.
Sliding it back on, she tries to focus on the task at hand, her eyes scanning the equipment as if sheer willpower could drown out her thoughts.
But her gaze betrays her, drifting back toward the bathroom door.
It lingers there, her resolve wavering as the temptation to follow you creeps in, tugging at her self-control.
Her mind conjures an image of you insideâwater still clinging to your skin and your voice low and teasing as you repeat the Russian phrase for âfuck meâ over and over again.Â
The imagination is enough to make her swallow hard, her grip tightening on the tableâs edge.
With a sharp, frustrated exhale, Natasha forces her attention back to the mission, her eyes narrowing as if determination alone could block the distractions.Â
And she does succeed in regaining her composure eventually, though, every now and again, your voice echoes in her mindâsoft, playful, and full of mischief.
Each syllable you murmured is as clear as if you were still standing there, taunting her with that dangerous smirk.
The corners of her lips twitch despite herself.Â
Youâve always told her how much you love hearing her speak in Russianâhow the sound of it stirs something in you.Â
Natasha had always found your words amusing, but hearing you just now, with your hesitant yet deliberate tone, sheâs beginning to understand exactly what you meant.
~~~~~~~ â§ ~~~~~~~
After dinner, Natasha takes it upon herself to continue monitoring the listening gear, insisting that you rest up first after the long trip here and the exhausting setup.
Her tone left little room for argument, so you relented, knowing how stubborn she could be about these things and the fact that she is more than capable of staying concentrated on the task for longer than you can.
Hours pass, the rhythmic static and indistinct chatter from the equipment blending into the quiet of the room.
Natasha barely notices how late itâs gotten until she feels your arms wrap gently around her shoulders from behind.
You lean in close, your warm breath brushing against the side of her head as you carefully remove her earpieces.Â
âPoydem so mnoy spatâ,â you whisper softly.
Natashaâs lips curve into a small, pleased smile at your perfect pronunciation. Turning to face you, she raises a brow, her expression amused.
âDid you learn that specifically for moments like this?â she teases.
You smirk back at her.Â
âWith how often you lose yourself in work, I figured learning how to call you to bed should be one of the first things I perfect.âÂ
Natasha shakes her head fondly, a quiet laugh escaping her lips.Â
âOf course you would,â she murmurs, but thereâs no mistaking the affection in her voice.
Obliging you, she removes the rest of the gear and allows you to pull her gently from the chair toward the large bed.
As she moves, her gaze flickers to the nightstand, catching sight of your tablet screen. The familiar display of the language-learning app youâve been using to practice Russian glows faintly in the dim light.
Settling in beside her, you lie back against the pillows while Natasha props herself up on one elbow, her head resting on her hand. Her green eyes glimmer with a soft light as she looks at you, a small smile playing on her lips.
âYou know,â she says, tilting her head slightly, âIâm sure I can teach you Russian better than that app.âÂ
Her comment makes you laugh lightly.Â
âI know, but our free time doesnât always line up for me to get a lesson from Ms. Romanoff,â you tease, smirking.
âItâs Mrs.,â Natasha corrects, her playful smirk matching yours. âDonât forget, weâre technically married right now.â
You smile, your gaze softening as you look at her.Â
âRight. How could I forget that youâre my âzhena?ââ
The word slips out in a playful, teasing tone, but it has an unexpected effect.
Natashaâs heart flutters so much at hearing you call her your wife in Russian that she has to look away for a moment to regain her composure.Â
Her expression is tender when she looks back at you, her other arm moving around your midsection and pulling you closer.Â
âI have time now,â she offers, her voice low. âAnything you want to learn?â
You hum thoughtfully, tapping your chin as you consider.Â
âAlright, how do you sayâŚâyou look beautiful?ââ
Natashaâs smile widens slightly.Â
âTy vyglyadishâ prekrasno,â she replies smoothly.
You repeat the phrase under your breath, scrunching your face slightly in concentration as you practice. Once youâre confident enough, you turn to her with a gentle smile.
âTy vy-glya-dishâ prekrasno,â you say, your pronunciation close but not perfect.
Natasha chuckles softly in amusement when she realizes you just wanted to say the phrase back to her.Â
âAre you trying to make me fall for you even more by complimenting me in Russian?â Â
You smirk playfully. âDepends. Is it working?â
Huffing lightly, Natasha rolls her eyes, though thereâs a clear fondness in her exasperation. She looks away briefly, but you catch her cheek gently, turning her gaze back to yours.
âHow do you sayâŚâI love you?ââ you ask softly, your voice tinged with both curiosity and affection.
Natashaâs expression softens further, her features open and vulnerable as she answers.Â
âYa tebya lyublyu,â she says, enunciating each syllable carefully for you.Â
âYa tebya lyuâŚblyu,â you repeat slowly, trying to mimic how her lips move, but the last syllable doesnât quite land how it should.
Natasha chuckles lightly, her hand moving to cup your chin.Â
âWhen you say âlyublyu,ââ she explains gently, âyou have to purse your lips more.â
You try again, adjusting your pronunciation, and then glance at her for confirmation.Â
âLike that?â you ask innocently, unaware that you had said it perfectly, making Natashaâs heart beat a little faster at the sound of your voice saying those words to her in her native language.Â
âSay it again,â Natasha murmurs, her voice soft.Â
Focusing intently, you follow her previous instructions.
âYa tebya lyublyu.â
Just as you say the last sound, Natasha leans in suddenly, pressing a soft kiss to your lips.Â
Your smile grows against her mouth as realization dawns that she made you repeat it for her benefit.Â
âMmm, youâre teasing me when you're supposed to be teaching me,â you murmur lightly in reprimand.
Natasha pulls back slightly, her green eyes glinting with playful mischief.Â
âMaybe I just love the way you say it,â she counters, her tone low and warm.Â
You huff lightly, rolling your eyes in mock exasperation before scooting closer.
Natasha relaxes fully into the bed, letting you rest your head on her shoulder and tuck your face into the curve of her neck. Her arms wrap around you, holding you in a soft embrace.
After a moment of comfortable silence, Natashaâs voice breaks through, gentle and curious.Â
âWhat made you decide to learn Russian?â
Thereâs a brief pause as you consider her question, and then you tilt your head to look up at her, your eyes filled with affection.Â
âRussian is a part of who you are, Natasha,â you say earnestly. âWhere you came from. To learn another way to connect with youâŚâ You trail off, your soft smile widening. âWho wouldnât want to do that?â
Natashaâs heart swells at your words, and for a moment, all she can do is hold you closer, her fingers brushing lightly over your back.
âYa tebya lyublyu,â she whispers, her voice barely audible but still filled with the depth of her feelings for you.
You settle back against her, smiling into her shoulder, your voice gentle as you reply.
âYa tebya lyublyu, too.â
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a/n: got distracted by a cute request and made another little fluff fic. thank you for reading! Now I'll get back to working on my series. đ
Also here are the translations below:
âBron' dlya Nataliyi Romanovoy.â - Reservation for Natalia Romanova.
âDobro pozhalovat, gospazha Romanova. Vot vashi klyuchi ot nomera.â - Welcome, Mrs. Romanova. Here are your room keys.
âEsli vam ili vashey zhene potrebuyetsya pomoshch, pozvonite na resepshn, i my s radostyu vam pomozhem.â - If you or your wife need assistance, please call the front desk and we will be happy to assist you.
âSpasibo,â - Thank you
âZhena,â - Wife
âDa, prosto ostavâteâblyatâŚâ - Yes, just leave itâfuck...
âProstite, Ostavâte yedu u dveri. Spasibo.â - Sorry, leave the food at the door. Thank you.
âBlyatâ - fuck
âBozhe moyâŚâ - My god...
â...trak-hniâŚmenyaâŚtrakhni menyaâŚâ - ..fuck...me...fuck me...
âPoydem so mnoy spatâ,â - Come to bed with me
âTy vyglyadishâ prekrasno,â - You look beautiful
âYa tebya lyublyu,â - I love you
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