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The Brothers - Royal Bad Batch x Maid FEM!Reader || Fluff, spicy
Synopsis: You're a maid recently hired by a group of brothers who are decorated military men. Their little sister has taken a liking to you.
No. 0 : The Teaser - No specific pairings, fluff, flirting
No. 0.5 : The Rolling of the Ball - No specific pairings, fluff, flirting, suggestive
Just a couple of High Republic Princes
malachite, belladonna, & bells đȘ
- kybernymph <3
THANKS FOR COMIN' BAAAACK @kybernymph đ€Łđ For this second spell, that toally doesn't have a buncha Omega in it, we're gonna take this bell...hold it up above this spire of malachite that is surrounded by dried belladonna bits to create this spell!
Warnings: Reader is travelling with the batch and technically a nanny/babysitter for Omega (but otherwise nothing much there is developed just mentioned) but Omega is close to "you" because of this. Reader is referred to as a female once (because I got stuck and panicked) Cameos from the rest of the batch but focuses on Hunter and Omega. Omega gets hurt but is very vague, SW typical violence, Marauder is bigger than it is (cuz i fucking say so đ€Łđ€Ł). Kinda sorta established relationship, no clear titles at least. Echo being the sass king he is
"Why do I feel like you actually enjoy getting yourself in danger?!" You yelled between shots with your blaster, only peeking at the commando a total of twice.
"I don't enjoy it, my brothers and I just have a magnet for it!" he yelled back, annoyed with your antics
You ducked back behind cover and gave him a disbelieving look
"Oh yes, just you and your brothers are magnets for trouble. Totally don't make the worst decisions ever and have a little girl in your care that has the exact same issue" you sassed, but then you quickly glanced about noticing something unfortunate "OMEGA'S GONE"
It was as if someone had pressed a panic button and loud blaring sirens were going off. Suddenly everyone was rushing out coordinates and if they'd seen her or not - honestly, it was giving you a major headache.
"Where was the last you saw her?" Hunter asked having dove to your side to hide with you "You said you'd keep her right with you"
"I can't babysit it-" you gestured wildly to him and vaguely where the others were "-you all outta her!"
Hunter groaned and hung his helmuted head for a moment
"Alright, look. We'll keep the blaster-fire at bay, you...you find the kid"
With an extremely displeased look on your face, you agreed. You just knew, deep down in the pit of your soul, it'd be just your luck to die via blaster shot looking for a guy's sister-daughter. Now wouldn't it.
"You're lucky I love you!" you yelled out and then continued to grumble as you crawled through the debris "Blonde, blonde, blonde - come on kiddo..."
You carefully searched about, narrowly avoiding blaster fire as you hunted down the tween - only to fall right on top of her
"Don't hey me, what are you doing down here?!" you huffed, not really mad just stressed beyond beleif
"Hey...!" she whined rubbing her head
"Being stuck, I couldn't get out when I fell in" she grumbked
"Why? Doesn't look too tall" you mused gathering yourself and having to jump to reach the ledge of the small aclove
"Because I can't jump" she mumbled looking away
To this confusing admission, you turned about to see her leg all banged up. In an instant all frustration left your system as concern flooded it in the very same moment. You couched next to the girl and gingerly pulled the debris from around her anckle and leg
"Oh....oh sweetie..." she cooed softly in pity
Despite her stubborn attempt at holding them back, which was honestly amazing with how much pain she should be in, a flood burst out and she began wailing
"Okay, just one second honey" you said in a soft and caring tone, quickly getting her leg free and then delicately pulling her to your lap.
It took some very careful maneuvering and even further gentle prodding to ensure her form was safely settled in your hold in a way that would not injury her further
She clung to you and wailed harder
"Alright, its alright" you soothed, petting her hair as she sobbed into yohr neck "Such a strong girl, you did so good."
Reaching into your belt you pulled up your commlink
"I'm going to need a pick up for a very bruised flower here" you called quietly "We're in a bit of a precarious situation and Omega is hurt - she's very upset so if you boys could finish off those goons and get over here ASAP, that'd be great"
"Omega's hurt?!"
"Where are the coordinates?"
"How far are you two, think you can wave an object or something to give us a b-"
"Enough" Hunter huffed as his brothers promptly went into protection mode, then called your name "-give us cords, we'll be right there"
"I'll do what I can here" you promised then held Omega tighter "Alright, your brothers are coming just hold on okay?"
It took a bit of time before the batch was able to get to you both. Echo's helm was the first to peek in at you - before he yelled for his brothers to hurry their asses over. Then Tech peeked in to assess the location, and then Wrecker dropped down to help the two of you out of the collapsed pocket - the largest of the group carefully holding Omega up out of the hole for his brothers to grab before he pushed you up and then climbed out himself.
But with that completed, the lot of you quickly ferried Omega to the maurader to treat her wounds.
"Omega, I cannot properly treat your wounds with you clinging to her" Tech complained with a cross looK.
Omega had found a way onto your lap and clung to you during the whole process and had then on made the doctoring job quite the pain while she cried quietly into your shoulder
"If she needs her, let the kid be" Hunter sighed, a bit dejected but he waited until the bandaging process was complete and everyone had parted to wind down before he sat with you both
"Hunterrr" Omega whined, tilting away from you to lean into his shoulder instead
"I got you" he soothed
The two of you did an awkward juggle of her body, trying to avoid a grab or unwanted touch while trying to move her safely, but the second she was close enough she had latched her arms onto Hunter as if she were made of velcro.
The designated father, in the moment, let out a breath as he leaned into her tight hold - just happy that she was seeking comfort in him and that she was safe.
You had no intentions of feeling the way you did for Hunter or the rest of the batch when you'd first agreed to be Omega's glorified babysitter. But as time wore on, being in close quarters with them all only made you feel like you'd be pulled into a family circle unlike any you'd thought even possible. But, you'd be lying if you said that your feelings were entirely familial...you recently had, regretfully and accidentally, fostered emotions for the bandana-ed leader of the squad. You were quite mad about it too, especially when you first realized it. But no matter what you did, nothing seemed to change your heart's view. And it most certainly wasn't changing from watching him cradle and embrace the young girl as if she were made of the most precious materials in the galaxy.
"- thank you" he said in a soft tone, his gaze meeting yours
You were called out of your thoughts by your name falling from his lips
You tried not to see into the affection that was lingering there as plain as day. Tried not to notice how he squeezed your thigh in a silent thank you. Nor how sweetly he said you name...
"I just sat with her, Hunter" you shook your head softly, down-playing your part in the situation
Feeling flustered you managed a simple nod
"Omega needed comforting and because of you, she had that. You kept her safe and kept her company while the rest of us fought" he urged as he grabbed your hand and held it tightly "we are lucky to have you. All of us, not just Omega"
"I...should get cleaned up" you mumbled, but as you attempted to stand -
Omega peeked her teary gaze at you and tugged your shirt in a vain attempt to pull you into Hunter's lap with her
"Omega" The commando scolded delicately
"Don't go, stay with us" she pleaded in a small voice that made you very will to live crumble.
In and instant, your ass re-met it's seat and your side was practically plastered to Hunter's
Grey eyes looked at you with amusement before he shook his head
"You are so wrapped around her finger" he teased in a whisper
"Oh and like you aren't?" you sassed
Hunter let out a breathy laugh and leaned a bit more into your space
The two ofyou sat in absolute silence otherwise until Omega had exhaustedherself out and fallen asleep. But with the added heat and weight on Omega sprawled across both of your laps, you were beginning to nod off as well
Hunter, noticing this, smiled at your vain attempt to stay awake. In a slowly made movement, his arm reached around you and gently guided your head to lean against his shoulder - taking care to not disturb you enough to wake you up or burst the atmosphere hanging around the three of you.
"How long are they going to stay like that?" Tech whispered
"Ahw, let them be" Wrecker beamed "I've been watching them dance 'round each other forEVER!"
Echo peeked at his brothers then past them to the scene occuring in the back. With a cheshire smile worming onto his face, he nudged both batchers to get them moving along
"Alright that's enough of that" he shooed "It's like neither of you haven't seen parents with their kid before"
Wrecker snickered and turned back to get the ship started up
"Technically-"
"Can it Technically" Echo huffed turning the bespeckled commando around and pushing him towards the seat "You got flying to do"
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Wrecker x Fem! Reader
Warnings: Fem!reader, hurt/comfort?, First kiss, Making out-ish, kind of one bed trope.
Summary: Reader gets hurt so she can no longer sleep on the small couch, meaning she'll have to share a bed with Wrecker for the night. Will this result in a confession of feelings? (Duh)
Words: 2,297
Your eyes strained against strong fluorescent lights, the smell of disinfectants causing your nose to scrunch. You took in a deep breath, heavily moving your hand against the rough medical blanket. A droid was in your face as soon as you came to your senses, spewing information which was quickly cut off after being smacked away and replaced by one of your favorite people. âMeshâla are you feelinâ okay?!â Wrecker's face enveloped your entire vision, not like you minded.Â
Hunter's gruff voice came from the bottom of the bed. âGive her some space Wrecker, she just opened her eyes.â You carefully titled your head to look at him.
âHow long have I been out?â The words slid out of your mouth, it felt odd, like you hadnât said them. Your eyelids grew heavy again, memories of getting hit⊠stabbed? started to come back blurrily. âDid they give me drugs?â You whined out, frustrated with the off sensations.
âNo? Just bactaâŠâ Wrecker questioned, bringing his palm to cradle your face gently moving it towards him, âAre you sure they said she was okay?â He worryingly turned to his brothers while you faded in and out of consciousness.Â
At the ready, Techâs eyes look up from his data pad, âHer vital signs are within acceptable ranges, despite the blood loss. Typically individuals can survive losing up to 10-15% of their total blood volume without any major issues. She has lost 30% of her blood volume and is having trouble transporting oxygen.â Tech stares, waiting for a response.Â
Wrecker was lost for a moment, âSo sheâs lost too much blood?â
âThat is correctâ Tech gave a curt nod.
âYâknow Tech, you could jusâ say that.â Wreckerâs nose scrunched up as he gave his little brother a sidelong glance, you couldnât help but smile and let out a soft giggle at the interaction.
âKriff, she is acting like sheâs highâ Echo sighs.
Omega looks up at him confused, âWhat does that mean?â Everyone looks at each other.
âMakerâ Hunter whispered with his head in his hands, slumping back into his chair near the end of the hospital bed.
âShe might have to stay another night here.â Echo said, crossing his arms and examining your state.
Tech looked up from his data pad where he was leaning against a wall near the door. âIncorrect, she has already recovered, we only have to wait for the medics to discontinue blood transfusion.âÂ
I face contorted in confusion âWhere is here?... How many nights have I already stayed?â
âWe had to take you to a hospital, there wasnât a way to treat you with our resources.â Tech offered, typing away.
Echo noticed the unanswered questions on your face, âThe mission Cid sent us on was⊠eventually a success. You ended up getting stabbed and nearly sliced open from your hip down to your thigh. You-â
âWrecker had to carry you back to the ship.â Omega interrupted, you blushed at the fact. Trying to conceal it you glanced at Wrecker with a raised brow. He only nodded with pursed lips.
The silence was loud as you put your head back on the pillow with a soft grunt. Wrecker sighed, his hand still near you on the bed, âYou gave us all a good scare, being here 4 days unconscious and all.â My eyes didn't widen, with the damage that supposedly happened, it sounds about the right amount of time to have been sleeping.
Hunter rose from his seat, ruffling Omega's hair who protested and shoved his hand off of her with a giggle. âWe should head back to the ship for the night when you get enough blood back in you.â You nodded in agreement, You hoped the drowsiness would start to wear off as soon as you woke up little by little.
âGo back to sleep cyare, iâll tell ya when weâre leavinâ okay?â Wrecker stroked your hair and with a whispered âOkayâ, you couldnât help but let your eyes drift shut again.
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The trek back to the ship wasnât horrible with Wrecker by your side, supporting you with an arm under yours and a hand around your waist. The contact made you blush, though you played it off as strain from attempting to walk. That wasnât even half true with Wrecker practically lifting you off the ground, you didnât really have any weight on your feet.
You made your way up the ramp onto the ship, one look at the too small couch that you usually slept on had both you and Wrecker cringing on the position it would put your leg in. âuhmâŠâ I looked around the ship as if something would randomly click into place and reveal a perfect place for me to sleep.
âYou can sleep in my bunk?â My heart skipped a beat at his offer. My head started to shake in decline, but one more glance at the small couch forced me to reconsider.
âOkay..â I said, I swore I saw his eyes brighten for a split second. Wrecker Gently led me to get settled in his bed, and tucked strand of hair behind my hair. He picked up Lula and walked over to the couch I usually slept on, my heart clenched at his show of selflessness. âWrecker?â I questioned, he hummed in response and stomach fluttered thinking about what I was going to say.
âYou donât have to sleep on the couchâŠâ He raised a brow, âWe can share, Iâm cold anyway.â I gave him a reassuring smile, he gave one back. Wrecker was a big boy but tech had slightly modified Wreckers bunk to be slightly bigger anyway. He removed his armor and when he was down to his blacks, you felt his warmth seep into the sheets as he slipped into the bed.
âWeâre going to run some errands.â Hunter said in the doorway, startling you. âWe are down to nothing and youâll need food to fully heal.â He explained, answering your questioning gaze.
âMegâs going with?â I asked.Â
Hunter chuckled, âYeah, she insists itâs not her bedtime yet and she and the others want to stretch their legs after sitting in that hospital for so long.â He lifted from his lean against the door, slipping out.Â
âTake care of her, Wreck!â Echo shouted from the front of the ship.
âWill do!â Wrecker shouted back with a chuckle, and they were gone, leaving you and Wrecker alone. You turned to face the wall, and closed your eyes to let sleep envelop you once more.
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You woke to a tickle on the small of your waist from his hand coming into contact with it. You shifted a bit, his palm âžșrough and warmâžș half on your skin from the sleep shirt riding up slightly. It sent a tremor of nerves through your body. You didnât know what he felt, was he touching an imperfection? You cringed. He whispered your name and you froze.
âHey uh, are you okay?â His voice was gruff with sleep. You ignored how it sent a shiver down your spine and turned to face him, his hand didnât move, now resting on the other hip.
Your breath hitched, his face was only a few inches away, âYeah.â Your voice was quieter than you had hoped. Your eyes traced the lines of his scar to see how it blended into the corner of his soft-looking lips. You wanted to kiss him, butterflies erupted in your stomach at the thought.
âIt was a tough day, râ you still hurting?â You tried not to flinch as his fingertips gently traced over the bandage wrapped around your hip, down to your thigh.
You decided to brush it off, âIâll live.âÂ
âSâ not what I asked.â His large hand moved from your leg to run the back of his fingers over your warm cheek. You couldnât stop yourself from blushing as your eyes flicked up to meet his. Even laying down, he towers over you, his beautiful brown eyes âžșone glazed over with whiteâžș already on yours as he looked down at you. You were mesmerized by him, how sweet and caring he was, how strong and handsome and-
âYour eyes looked really pretty up close.â You blurted. Wincing, you quickly lowered your head to look down at your hands, twisting and pulling at the fingers. Wrecker didn't move an inch, he was frozen, like you had been a few moments ago, youâd hoped it was a good thing.
âMeshâlaâŠâ He spoke so softly, like he was afraid you would run away. He dipped his head down, bringing his curled pointer finger under your chin to lift your gaze back to his.
Then you saw it, Wreckers beautiful, eye crinkling and contagious smile. A giggle started to bubble up in your chest out of embarrassment, bringing your hands up to attempt to cover your blushing cheeks. He let out a breathy chuckle which died into a sigh, his hands pushed yours away to reveal your face, heâs too strong for you to protest. He slyly slipped his hand into yours, bringing your intertwined fingers to your side.
You stared into his eyes again, but this time, they were focused on your lips. He leaned closer and your entire body buzzed. Your breath was starting to become heavy and your palms sweaty. Your mind blazed through every holodrama scene you could think of trying to pick your next move. You took a deep breath âžșas quietly as you could manageâžș and pushed off your shoulder to move up towards his lips, letting your eyelids flutter closed.Â
Then his lips were on yours. Everything about him was warm and soft, his muscles relaxed as he leaned into the kiss. Your whole body was ridged and borderline shaking with nerves. You moved your free hand to run across the side of his head, but the constant nagging of your brain was reminding you that you didnât know what you were doing.
He broke the kiss only for a second before he swiftly pulled you on top of him, making you feel absolutely weightless. You straddled his large thighs and sighed into his mouth when you felt his hand gripping the back of your un-injured thigh. He chuckled in response, his fingers threading into the hair at the back of your head. He was taking the lead and you were grateful. Both of your hands splayed out on his pectorals, not sure what else to do with him. You let him kiss you and it felt unbelievably wonderful. But it was still odd, and you were still quivering with nerves.
The both of you broke apart slowlyâžș he was perfectly happy, but his face contorted in confusion as he took in your expression. You looked like you were just struck by lightning, eyes a bit wide when they opened, eyebrows furrowed, lips pouted, and still trying to get a handle on your heartbeat and breath. He removed his hand from your hair, bringing it to rub the back of his neck. âThat was okay right? Sorry âforgot to ask, I shouldâve- itâs just- âthought you-â You interrupted him with another soft peck on the lips, sending a thrill through you.Â
You smiled sheepishly at him, willing yourself to say something. âNono, yeah, I-uh- I liked it.â You chewed at the inside of your lip, he moved his hand back to your face to gently pull it away. Your cheeks felt impossibly warm from his touch.
âIs somthân wrong?â He asked softly.
âNo! no. Itâs just that- well-â You cleared your throat, scooting back to sit down on the bunk. âItâs just that I havenât- It was my first kiss and allâŠâ Your voice withered while his eyes grew. His expression quickly morphed from surprise to smugness.Â
âIâm your first kiss, Meshâla?â He wore a confident smirk that made it hard for you to hold back a smile. You nodded, knowing your words would probably fail.
âAnd technically second tooâŠâ You joked.
He paused to sit up, contemplating something before saying lowly, âWell, do you want me to be your third?âÂ
I swallowed, trying to clear my throat, yes, thatâs exactly what I wanted. âIf I wasnât clear enough already⊠yes." I said with a small breathless chuckle. And with that confirmation, Wrecker leaned up to push hair behind your ear and with a gentle smile, he re-twined his hand into your hair and brought your lips back to his. Your stomach flipped when he broke the kiss to lay you onto your back under him, you flushed when you saw the muscles in his arm bulge as he braced it beside your head.Â
He brought himself closer again, lips locking with yours. He was careful not to crush you with his leg between yours, slowly bringing all of the points of your bodies to touch. He felt like a warm weighted blanket on top of you, yet his lips and hands made you feel like you were floating. He nipped at your bottom lip and slipped his tongue through them when you gasped at the touch, you felt his smile against your lips as you gripped his bicep, your other hands nails digging into his shoulder. You felt the vibration of his grunt against your lips, only adding to the amazing sensation of everything.Â
He broke away once more, staring into my eyes and sliding to the side of me. Wrecker maneuvered me to rest my head on his chest, I giggled at the ease in his movements. âWrecker?â I asked softly, eyes drifting low from exhaustion.Â
âMeshâla?â He responded, only making my smile and blush more apparent. I rested my chin on his built, soft, chest to look into his eyes when I told himâŠ
âI Love you.â
Guys any tips on making story's less shallow? Lmao i feel like I just loose patience and want to finish them. Anyway, I loveee this piece so much and I hope you did too! Please Like, Reblog, and/or Comment to support my writing! <3
Well, since we're on a Boba kick, let's go with classic Bounty Hunter Boba. You ran away from home before you were sent away to be the mistress of a distasteful Imperial Officer. When Boba finds you, because of course he does, you offer up your charms in exchange for freedom. I feel like at first he'll be all cocky, like you'll need to prove it to him that your âšïžcharmsâšïž are worth it. But then, once he has a taste, he's hooked...
BESTIE I LOVE HOW YOUR MIND WORKS
your parents are rich, like royalty of a whole system of planets rich. you've always been aware of the fact that you'll be married off to whomever they deem appropriate, and while you don't like it, you also understand that this is just how the galaxy works.
but then, you find out that not only is your husband-to-be an imperial officer, he's had three previous wives, all of whom died under suspicious circumstances. you try to bring this up to your parents, but they won't hear anything of it, already dreaming about the influence they'll be able to wield with their daughter as the wife of an important imperial officer.
you're determined that you won't let this bastard kill you, so you make the brave (or maybe stupid) decision to run away before the wedding.
your parents, being as rich as they are, of course hire the best bounty hunter in the galaxy.
meanwhile, boba is of the impression that this is going to be easy. you're essentially a spoiled princess, running away from home because you don't like the husband mommy and daddy picked out for you. he's seen this all play out before. you're just looking for a bit of a thrill, but soon enough you'll be hanging off your husband's arm, dazzled by the riches and influence he supposedly wields.
but.
slowly, his opinion begins to change. it takes him weeks to find you. he's never had a bounty hide out from him for this long. it's almost impressive, if he weren't so annoyed.
he finally corners you on hoth of all places, and he's completely stunned to see that you've managed to set up a small ice cave, lined with furs you must have skinned and cleaned yourself, and meagre but filling rations. you're wearing surprisingly sensible clothes, warm but also unassuming. you don't have any technology, but you wield a knife with unerring accuracy. you were prepared, that much was obvious. still, you're not formally trained, and boba's the best in the business.
it takes him longer than he'd like to admit to subdue you, and the scuffle ends with you on your back as he straddles your hips, hand pinning yours above your head as he holds a vibroblade to your throat.
"kill me," you whisper, and he once more finds himself caught off guard. "kill me, or keep me for yourself, but don't take me back to him."
he scoffs, the noise doing a poor job of masking of how rattled he is by your request. "not how this works, princess."
but you don't flinch. "either you kill me, keep me, or take me back. and I promise you, if you take me back, I'll take my own life before I let him do it."
boba doesn't want to think about what that means.
he stays quiet, pulling out a pair of cuffs and locking them around your wrists. you sigh, having expected this. he pulls you to your feet and leads you to his ship.
there, he pauses in front of the carbon-freezing unit. you can't see his expression behind his helmet, but you wonder if he's considering your offer.
but, he says nothing, and gestures for you to step into the unit. you close your eyes for a moment, already planning how you'll get access to the poison you need for a swift but painless death once you're delivered to your fiancé.
you step into the carbon-freezing unit, and the world goes dark.
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when you come back to awareness, it's slow and painful. you're dizzy, confused, and you can't see a thing. your hands are no longer bound, so when you feel a firm grip on your shoulders, you instinctively lash out at who you assume is a guard, or your fiancé.
you manage to get a punch in before your wrists are grabbed, and a surprising voice filters in through the fog.
"easy, princess."
you still, eyes searching but unable to see anything.
"f-fett?"
he doesn't respond, but you allow yourself to be moved until you're settled into a seat, the cushion soft beneath your aching legs, sore from the pins and needles rushing up and down every inch of your body.
"give it a minute, princess. let me know when you can see."
it's difficult, just sitting there, vision blank, but slowly, shadows and light begin to filter back in, followed by blurry colors and shapes that slowly form into a clear picture.
the bounty hunter is sitting on a table in front of you, still in most of his armor, which explains the pain in your knuckles, but his helmet is off, revealing a stern expression, though it softens almost imperceptibly when he sees the recognition in your eyes.
"I can see you," you whisper, eyes darting around as you try to make sense of your surroundings. "where am I?"
he lets out a low laugh.
"you gave me three options, princess. remember?"
your mind flashes back to the ice cave, where you'd fought for your life, and been subdued regardless.
"kill me, keep me, or take me back and I'd kill myself."
he nods.
"it'd be a shame to kill such a pretty young thing," he says softly, tone almost mocking. "even bigger shame to let you kill yourself over that piece of bantha shit."
your mind jumps to the third option.
"so," the bounty hunter says, contemplative, with a hint of a challenge. "convince me why I should keep you."
you don't give yourself any time to second guess. you lean forward, hands landing on his broad thighs as you place your lips against his. you nibble lightly on his lower lip, letting your tongue flick out to beg for entrance. he grants it to you, though you can't tell if he's just humoring you or not.
as soon as your tongue brushes against his, he's pulling back, and you worry for a second that you've done something wrong.
but his arm wraps around your waist and yanks you forward so you're perched in his lap, hands flying to his chest to steady yourself. he looks up at you, eyes dark and hungry.
"that's a good start, princess. why don't you see what else you can do to convince me to keep you?"
The beginnings of my tbb x oc fanfiction! This is mainly a slow burn romance between Wrecker and oc, Doc. This takes place during season 1 episode 5 and will follow the show's story. I'm new to this writing fanfiction thing, so bare with me! I hope you all enjoy!
Word count: ~2.4k
Banner by: @blackseafoam
As the Havoc Marauder glides over Ord Mantell, a seemingly recent crash site is noticed outside of the city. The smoke danced out of the dismembered ship as the batch of clones observed from the forward cabin.
âThat does not bode well for us,â Tech stated as he maneuvered to the landing site.
Hunter kept his eyes on the crashed ship, âWhile I doubt anyone survived that crash, weâll stay vigilant and avoid making too much noise.â
With that said, the Marauder hovers down the landing port and securely lands. The group rehashes rules with Omega and, with a placement of their helmets, they head into the city in search of Cid.
From inside the city, a poorly disguised imperial medic stumbles out of an alleyway. Blue and green paint drips from her arms and runs down the dents and wears in the armor. Her helmeted head tilted up to the sky, a familiar ship flying overhead.
âAn omicron-class assault shuttle?â The medic questioned quietly to herself as she began to assess her situation.
With a heavy disgruntled sigh, she moved forward to another alleyway to investigate the ship further. Traversing through the unknown of the city, each step taken questioned if it was going in the right direction.
âRemember the rules?â Asked an unfamiliar voice down the way.
The voice brought the medicâs feet to a halt, her eyes moving to investigate. It took no time for her to duck down behind a crate, recognizing the distinctly armored clones and observing from her place. The realization pushed through the countless questions in her mind. These were the deserter clones and child from Kamino. Wanting to solidify her thoughts, her hands typed away on her data pad and found the reports. Tucking her data pad away into a bag on her belt, the medic begins her pursuit of the assault shuttle from earlier once again. Her senses have seemingly returned to her as she searches the cityâs layout and successfully finds a path to the ship port.
With some trial and error, the painted medic was gazing at the omicron-class shuttle and taking in each of its features. It was like the aura of the ship was drawing her closer to it, much different than other shuttles sheâd been around. Her hand hesitated before meeting the shipâs side instinctively, her lips curling up into a small smile as her shoulders relaxed.
âI hope Iâm making the right choice,â the medic whispered to herself as her hands and eyes studied the shuttle.
âWeâll be in and out of there in no time!â Wrecker exclaims with a hearty laugh.
Tech is quick to reply to Wrecker, âWhile the job seems to be simple, we shouldnât assume all will go well. When does it ever?â
Hunter examines the drive Cid handed off to them as the squad makes their way back to the ship. Saving a kid and maybe some others from slavers shouldnât be too much of a challenge for them, right? Sounds like a breeze compared to escaping the Empire. He held the chip between two of his fingers and tilted his hand out, Tech taking it away and beginning to analyze.
The entrance to the port was approaching, a sight that should be reassuring yet Hunter stops in his tracks as he brings his fist up. He noticed some colored splotches along the way with some tracks, pointing them out to the others as he brought out his blaster. Starting to move in to watch from the entrance, thereâs a single armored person who was⊠covered in paint?
âWhoâs that?â Omega questioned.
âNot sure. Stay in the middle of us,â Hunter readied his aim on the unknown figure by the Marauder. Omega didnât bother asking questions as she positioned herself between all her brothers with their guns ready at the aim.
Hunter moved out slowly with the batch so they all had good eyes on the target, âDrop any weapons on you.â
The medicâs body tensed at the demanding words said behind her back. Her hand found the blaster holstered on her hip and threw it to the ground before raising her hands above her head. Taking a heavy breath in and out, she turned her body slowly to the voice.
With a lighthearted sigh, the medic took a turn to speak, âIâve been waiting to talk to you guys!â
Her hands move slowly and lift off her helmet. Her ashy brown hair is tied up in a bun, many stray hairs falling out of place messily. Her green eyes, accompanied by dark tired bags, crinkled as a smile curved her lips.
âThey call me Doc,â she revealed as her gloved hand pushed back the hairs in her face, âBefore you shoot me, I need some help. If youâll hear me out.â Her brows furrowed with soft eyes.
The squad of defiant clones eyed Doc suspiciously as she moved and spoke. Doc kept her hands where they all could see them, even if her nerves were starting to tingle. Hunter eyes each of her features and gestures before lowering his weapon with a disgruntled sigh.
âYouâve got a minute to explain.â
Doc nodded as she began, âThe Empire started recruiting soldiers from planetary defense forces, and I was part of the first Elite Squad as a medic. I thought the Empire was going to better the galaxyâŠâ She struggled to find her words, âthat was, until I was forced to follow unneeded violent orders. After we left Onderon and returned to Kamino, I stole a ship, I crashed it here, and I hope they think Iâm dead.â
At the mention of Onderon, the brothers looked between each other. Her story seemed to make sense, and it also explained the crashed ship outside of the city. Doc shifted awkwardly where she stood, hands still raised in the air while watching them.
Omega spoke into her comm device in a whisper, âI think sheâs like us.â
Wrecker was first to look at Omega and then back at the medic. From under his helmet, he was smiling eagerly. His head turned to Omega and gave her a small nod. There wasnât much time to debate the medicâs situation as Hunter holstered his blaster, inviting the others to do the same.
âJust get on the ship. Donât think youâre trusted yet,â Hunter glared at Doc as the hatch to the Marauder lowered.
Picking up and holstering her blaster, Doc gave Hunter an understanding nod and watched as the others loaded into the ship, âI get it. Thank you.â Doc followed behind, âKnowing some names would be pretty nice too,â she added with a cheeky smile.
Omega piped up first as she stood in front of Doc, âIâm Omega, and these are my brothers Hunter, Tech, Echo, and Wrecker,â pointing to each of her brothers.
âBrothers, you say?â Doc questioned lightly before shrugging it off, âWell, itâs nice to meet you and your brothers, Omega.â
With a nod, Omega walked off with Echo and to find her trooper toy. Doc on the other hand admired the interior of the ship as she made her way up to the front cabin. She couldnât wrap her head around the fact a group of rogue clones managed to make a ship into a home.
âYou mentioned the Empire recruiting soldiers including yourself. Was it just your squad or are there others?â Tech questioned Doc with a glance before returning back to his data pad.
Doc whipped her head around, snapping out of her thoughts of the Marauder, âWell, I donât have an exact number.â She paused for a moment before continuing on, âI know there were many more offering their services or asked by the Empire to join the Galactic Army. I was one of the first and didnât interact many with soldiers outside of my squad.â
Hunter thought through her words before adding to the conversation, âWhy would the Empire be training people to be soldiers when theyâre supplied with clones?â
âI have no clue. I thought the same thing you did when they offered to train me.â Doc leaned her back against the wall, âI understand why you all left.â
Wrecker was making an attempt to listen to the conversation, but the pang of pain in his head made it a weaker attempt. He groaned as he held his head, hunched over in his seat.
Hunter turns to his brother with a hint of concern, âYou all right?â
âYeah, yeah. Itâs nothing,â Wrecker groaned as he stood and began to walk away.
Doc placed a hand on the large cloneâs arm to stop him from leaving, âI can run a diagnostic and provide a remedy for the ache.â She offered to Wrecker, âIâm specifically trained in this. It wouldnât hurt to let me give it a shot.â
Wreckerâs eyes found Doc and he once again tried to shrug it off, mostly to avoid having to sit and get stuck for a diagnostic, âNo, really. Iâm fine-â
âPlease. Itâs the least I can do,â Doc nearly pleaded to Wrecker, âWe can skip the in depth diagnostic if thatâll convince you.â
There was a brief pause between the two before Wrecker let out a deep sigh, âFine, but just this once.â
âFine, just this once,â Doc assured with a grin as she moved her arm for Wrecker to walk to the back of the Marauder.
Slumping into one of the swivel chairs, Wrecker released a mild groan with a hand on his head. The sharp stabbing pain followed with throbs was too much to handle, even for a person of his strength and stature. Doc took her seat across from Wrecker, setting her data pad and backpack to the side. A few bacta patches were pulled out along with different bottled liquids and pastes before she stood up.
âIâm going to do a quick examination to try and determine what kind of headache you have,â Doc explained gently as she placed a hand over the one on his head, âWill you let me do that?â
Wrecker had his eyes closed tightly as she spoke, up until he felt her touch. His eyes slowly peaked open to look at Doc as he moved his hand from his head hesitantly. Doc shared a soft smile before looking for any bruising and coming up short.
âThis might be silly to ask,â she started with a hum, âbut have you hit your head at all recently? Multiple times?â
Wrecker let out a gruff chuckle, âI hit my head all the time! Nothinâ I canât take!â He claimed with confidence, a grimace and groan following after his words.
Doc rolled her eyes at his words as she brought out her flashlight, âAh, right. The big tough guys donât get hurt,â she chuckled.
âHey! I didnât say I didnât get hurt, I said I can take it!â
âYeah, yeah. Now, tilt your head up,â the medic bantered as her hand slid down his head to his chin. Her fingers beckoned him to turn his face up towards her, Wrecker complying as his eyes met hers. The touch was demanding, yet felt soft and caring, even through a glove. A warmth ran through his body and appeared faintly on his cheeks. The stare they shared was short-lived as Doc turns on her flashlight and dims it, âIâm going to flash this light into your eyes. Iâm testing for light sensitivity and to be sure your eyesâŠâ
She paused as she looked back into his eyes, focusing specifically on the left one. This then led to Doc grabbing his chin and turning his face away to get a better look at his scar. Doc managed to successfully snap Wrecker from his thoughts as he raised an eyebrow, âUh, whatâre ya doinâ?â
Tilting her wrist, she brings Wreckerâs face back towards her, âCan you see from your left eye at all?â
Wrecker closed his right eye, forming a wink, âNot much. Everythingâs blurry and looks like shadows.â
âNoted,â She brought the flashlight up and beamed it into his left eye, noticing little to no dilation from his pupil, âOpen the other eye.â
Following her instruction, Wrecker opened his eye to be met with a light, âAgh!â He was quick to shut his eye tight, batting away the hand holding the flashlight, âWhat was that for?!â
âI warned you!â Doc turned the flashlight off, turning to the items she set out. Examining a bottle, she grinned, âTo make up for it, I have a drink for you thatâll ease your headache.â
âLike medicine?â
âNo, like tea. This isnât anything the Empire or the Republic wouldâve given you.â
Doc unscrewed the lid of the bottle and offered it to Wrecker, âIt works best if you drink it slowly over the next twenty or so minutes.â Wrecker eyed the bottle, not sure if he should accept, but his headache urged him differently. He takes the bottle, bringing it to his lips and tilting it back. A silky sweet flavor danced on his tongue before he swallowed, his eyes widening and lips parting to reveal a toothy grin.
âWhereâd ya learn to make this? Itâs great!â Wrecker complimented as he went for another sip.
The medic sat back in the seat across from Wrecker with a short laugh, âIâm self-taught. Used to play around with herbs and stuff. Iâm glad you like it.â
âYou need to make more of it!â Wrecker started to take longer drinks, her instructions and his headache leaving his mind.
Doc shook her head with a shy smile, âMaybe I will.â
The two shared identical looks with one another before feeling the ship turn to land. They both stood up to get ready to go, bumping into each other before trying to awkwardly move out of the way. Doc gave up and sat back down to gather her things, âMy bad, you go ahead. Iâll catch up.â
Wrecker lifted his helmet, placing it on, âNah, uh, donât worry about it.â The words struggled in his mouth as he walked away to leave the ship. The medic muffled a chuckle before swinging her bag over her shoulders, following after Wrecker with her helmet.
Notes: Well, that's the first chapter! Kind of a rough start, but I'm hoping to improve as I go. Thanks for reading! (Also should I upload this to AO3?)
Iâm SO excited to read more of this. Completely agree Fox is a grumpy cutie who needs reassurance, naps, blankies and the good caf. And I absolutely loved Thorn basically marching him for treatment and how he knew Fox would đŻ skip out the moment he wasnât looking đ
Pairing: Fox x fem!Reader / Fox x Doctor!Reader
Words: 6,140/20,589
Tags/Warnings: 18+ only! fluff, strangers to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, description of blood/wound care, Fox is a little anxious/paranoid, and he needs a hug, you can pry goofy Thorn out of my cold dead hands, smut in part 3? 4?
Summary: Fox has no time for romance. He doesn't even have time for sleep, let alone dates. But when a horrible day at work leads him to you, he suddenly finds himself in danger of reevaluating his priorities.
A/N: Trying something a little different with more, shorter parts for these longer fics. Also forgot to say thanks for 650 followers! hello!
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âFor the last time, I donât need a medic.â
Fox is trying to be polite about it, but the tone of his voice is bordering on a growl. Every push on his shoulder is a jab to his pride, making him hiss like an angry tooka-cat. He knows he's being ridiculous, but that's never stopped him before.
His patience is already thin, but it had been stretched to the breaking point by a series of unfortunate events over the course of the day. The first, and arguably the most annoying, had occurred at the beginning of his shift.
Fox had woken up late, and his alarm clock had gone off with a loud, obnoxious tone that had caused him to shoot straight up in his bed, slamming a fist onto the off button. He scrambled out of bed and dressed faster than he thought possible, then hurried into the mess hall for the early shift breakfast. He was late enough that the food line was empty, and his choice was between a bowl of sludgy porridge or an unidentifiable ration bar.
The ration bar had tasted like stale durasteel, and the porridge was more of a thick slop, so Fox had opted for the latter. He scarfed it down with a mug of caf after an overdrawn fight with the machine, which tried to refuse him more than one portion of caf. He had left the mess hall with his stomach growling and his mouth bitter with the aftertaste of the caf, and his mood had soured even further when he found the lift under maintenance, forcing him to take the stairs.
When he arrived at the office, there was an enormous stack of datapads on his desk. A new security system had just been installed throughout the city, and the details were apparently too sensitive to be kept on the holonet. The only copies of the schematics were the ones on the physical datapads, and Fox had the wonderful task of checking every single one.
By the time lunch came around, Fox had managed to read through half the stack despite the constant interruptions. Someone would come in and ask about some obscure policy, or a trooper would report that someone had thrown a bottle at him, and the Chancellor would call for updates, and all the while, Fox had to be careful not to crush the datapads with his gauntlets.
The Chancellor was especially persistent today, calling him in person to demand a detailed analysis of the new security measures. Fox was forced to leave the datapads behind in order to give him an impromptu briefing, which ended with the Chancellor dismissing him with a wave of his hand and a curt, "I'm sure you have more important things to attend to."
Fox was seething when he returned to his office, and in a last minute attempt to escape his prison and an effort to calm himself, he decided to walk the patrol route himself instead of sending a trooper.
Of course, this had to be the day that every citizen on Coruscant decided to commit a crime, from a jaywalking elderly woman to a pair of pickpockets that had made off with a trooper's blaster. There was an argument outside a bar, an illegal speeder chase, and a man had decided to start a fire in the middle of the street, and all this had happened in the span of less than two hours.
Thorn had thought it was funny, but Fox hadn't found it nearly as entertaining. And now, he's been injured during the scuffle with the firestarter, and Thorn is making a big fuss about it.
Fox's shoulder throbs with pain as he moves, and he tries to ignore the way the skin is tightening around the wound. It's only a scratch, but it's deep, and Fox can feel blood oozing out of the cut and dripping down his armor. His head is pounding, and his chest aches from having been slammed against the duracrete by the man's boot.
A hand presses down on his shoulder, and Fox flinches away with another hiss. He turns on Thorn with a scowl
"I'm fine," he growls, shrugging Thorn's hand off his shoulder. "Leave it alone."
"Fox," Thorn says. He's trying to sound reasonable, but Fox can hear the exasperation in his voice. "It's a karking gash on your arm. I can't leave it alone."
Fox rolls his eyes. "I'm not letting you drag me back to the medbay for something as minor as this," he says. He turns and starts walking, heading towards the Senate building. "We've got more important things to do."
"I'm not dragging you to the medbay," Thorn says, running to catch up. He grabs Fox's arm and yanks him to a stop. "You're going to GMF. It's on the way to the Senate anyway."
"What? No!" Fox sputters, but Thorn is already pulling him down the street. He digs his heels into the ground, but Thorn is stronger than he is, and the other commander pulls him forward without breaking his stride.
"You're coming with me whether you like it or not," Thorn says, his voice firm. He doesn't loosen his grip, and Fox can only follow along helplessly. "The office will survive without you for a couple of hours."
"Thorn, you're notâ"
"Yes, I am."
Fox scowls. Thorn isn't budging, and neither is he, and they've reached a stalemate. He's considering the merits of just sitting down and refusing to move, but before he can even make a decision, they're already at GMF.
"Let's go," Thorn says, pulling him up the steps. "Just stop trying to act tough and get over yourself."
Fox wants to protest, but Thorn has an iron grip on his arm, and he doesn't want to risk a public spectacle, so he allows himself to be pulled inside.
"Fine," he huffs. He can already feel a headache coming on, and his stomach is still grumbling in protest at its meager breakfast. Maybe he'll be able to sneak away before anyone notices, and no one will ever know that the Commander of the Guard was seen at GMF for such a minor injury.
"That's the spirit," Thorn says, grinning. He pulls on Fox's arm again, and this time, Fox lets himself be dragged away.
They've been sitting in the waiting room for a few minutes, and Fox is already starting to regret his decision. It's a busy day at GMF, and a steady stream of injured people are filing into the building, filling the waiting room with a cacophony of moans and groans.
Fox's shoulder is starting to throb again, and the wound is leaking blood into the fabric of his blacks. Thorn is tapping his fingers on the armrest of his chair, his expression thoughtful.
"I wonder how many people are in here because of you," he says, looking around the room. There's a group of young men sitting on the opposite side of the room, nursing a variety of wounds. "They must be getting sick of seeing the Guard around here."
Fox glares at him, and Thorn chuckles.
"You'd think they'd learn their lesson and stop committing crimes," Fox mutters.
"We'd all like that," he laughs. "But we both know that won't happen."
Fox sighs, leaning back against the wall. He shifts slightly, trying to find a comfortable position. He's still annoyed about his arm, and now the smell of bacta is starting to get to him. It had always had a pungent, chemical smell to him, and the scent of the various medical supplies is making him queasy.Â
He can feel his stomach starting to churn, and he closes his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing. The bright fluorescent lights are only making things worse, and the sound of the door sliding open and closed as various people walked in and out of the medical wing is grating on his nerves.
It doesn't help that Thorn is sitting right next to him, staring him down like he's a suspect in an interrogation. He'd caught on to Fox's plan to slip away almost as soon as they'd stepped into the room, and Fox had been forced to endure his company as they waited for their turn.
"How long is this going to take?"
"They said they were pretty busy today," Thorn says. "I'm not sure, but you're probably going to be waiting for a while."
"Great."
"Don't be such a baby. It'll be over before you know it."
Fox groans and leans back in his chair. He can't help but think of all the work that he should be doing right now. The stack of datapads has probably gotten taller since they left the office, and he'll have even more work to do once he returns.
He hates the feeling of wasting time, especially when there's so much to be done, and at this rate, he'll be lucky if he manages to finish the rest of his work by nightfall. And that was if the Chancellor didn't call him again.
"You should go back," Fox says, looking up at Thorn. "I can handle this."
Thorn raises an eyebrow, giving him an incredulous look.
"And let you weasel your way out of getting that arm checked out?" he scoffs. "I don't think so."
Fox shoots him a glare, but Thorn only grins.
"Nice try, but no," he says. "I'm not letting you out of my sight."
"Thornâ"
"I'm not going anywhere."
Fox sighs and slumps in his seat. He can see that Thorn isn't going to budge, and he doesn't have the energy to argue with him. His shoulder is really starting to hurt now, and the bleeding hasn't slowed down yet. He's getting dizzy, and the queasiness is growing stronger
He closes his eyes, resting his head against the wall. He feels terrible, and the longer he sits here, the worse he feels. The smell of the bacta is making his stomach turn, and the noise and chaos in the room is starting to get to him.
The medical center always brings back memories of the Kaminoans, and he was usually only ever here when one of his brothers was seriously injured. He doesn't have fond feelings towards the place.
"This is a waste of time," Fox mutters. "I could be working, or doing literally anything else right now."
"You know it's not a waste of time," Thorn says. He's looking around the room, keeping a close eye on the other people. "You're injured, and you need to get that taken care of. Stop being such a stubborn di'kut."
Fox is about to say something in response, his eyes land on a medical droid heading their way. He lets out a sigh of relief and gets to his feet. Finally, his suffering is about to end.
"Commander Fox?" the medical droid asks, stopping in front of him with a metallic whir.
"Yes, that's me."
"Please follow me. We're ready for you now."
"Finally," Fox mutters, ignoring Thorn's chuckle.Â
He follows the droid down a long, white corridor, his footsteps echoing against the tile floor. He keeps his eyes forward, refusing to look back at Thorn. He doesn't want to see the smug look on his brother's face.
After a few minutes, the droid leads them into an examination room and motions for him to sit down on the cot. Fox complies, perching on the edge of the thin mattress and crossing his arms, trying not to fidget, and Thorn takes a seat in the chair in the corner of the room.
The droid is quick and efficient, running the scanner over his shoulder and chest and checking the readouts. It tells him that he'll need some stitches and bacta treatment, and Fox sigh, nodding his agreement.
"Thank you, Commander," the droid says. It stands still for a moment, processing its data, and then turns and exits the room.
"You're not getting out of this one," Thorn says as soon as the doors shut behind the droid.
"I know," Fox grumbles, slumping in his seat. He rests his elbows on his knees, his hands clasped together. "I just want to get this over with."
Thorn shakes his head, a smile playing across his lips. He doesn't say anything, but Fox knows he's just happy to have won. They're both competitive, and any victory, no matter how small, is something to celebrate.
"Stop that," Fox snaps. He doesn't want to deal with Thorn's smugness. He's already irritated, and the last thing he needs is for his brother to rub his victory in his face.
"Stop what?" Thorn asks, feigning innocence.
âThat thing that youâre doing with your face.â
âItâs called smiling, Fox, you should try it sometime. I think you could use the practice,â Thorn teases, and Fox rolls his eyes.
Before he can come up with a retort, the door opens, and Fox reflexively straightens, preparing himself for the worst. The medical droids aren't exactly known for their gentle touches and bedside manner.
To his surprise, the person who enters the room isn't a medical droid.Â
Fox feels his eyes widen as he takes in the decidedly human figure standing in the doorway, a datapad in hand. Wearing a crisp, clean set of medical whites, you stand tall, and his first thought is that you're beautiful.
His second thought is that you look far too cheerful for someone working in a medical facility. Your eyes are bright, and you're smiling, and the expression is so warm and genuine that it makes him wonder how you're managing to maintain it in a place like this.
It's a nice smile.
It isn't until Thorn clears his throat that Fox realizes he's been staring at you for the last few seconds, and he hastily looks away just as you glance up from the datapad.
"Hello," you say, your voice soft. "Commander Fox, is it?"
"Y-yes," he manages to reply, feeling his cheeks flush.
"And I'm Commander Thorn," Thorn chimes in, and he shoots him a smug look when Fox turns to glare at him.
"Well, hello," you say. Your voice is warm and melodic, and your eyes are sparkling. "It's a pleasure to meet you both."
"The pleasure's all mine," Thorn replies, flashing you a grin.
"Yeah," Fox mumbles. "Pleasure."
He's never felt so awkward in his life, and he's suddenly acutely aware of the blood on his armor, the way his hair is sticking up in all directions, and the fact that he hasn't slept in a couple days. You, on the other hand, look fresh and put together, and you're practically glowing.
You introduce yourself, and you give them a brief summary of your qualifications and experience. Fox doesn't pay much attention to what you're saying. He's too busy trying not to stare at you, and it isn't until he hears the word 'bacta' that he snaps back to reality.
"Wait, what?" he asks.
"Bacta," you repeat, tilting your head slightly. "It's a healing substance that stimulates the body's natural ability to regenerate tissue."
"I know what bacta is," he says, his tone coming out harsher than he intended.
You blink at him, clearly startled by his response, and Fox feels his face heating up.
"Right," you say, clearing your throat. You offer him a small, polite smile, and he looks away, embarrassed. "As I was saying, we'll need to administer a small dose of bacta to the area where the injury occurred. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes."
"Fine." Fox crosses his arms and tries not to scowl, and you turn away, tapping on your datapad again. Thorn kicks him in the shin, and Fox gives him a look. The other commander gestures with his eyes to you, and Fox frowns, shaking his head.
"Do you have any allergies or medical conditions?" you ask, looking up from the screen.
"No," Fox says, shifting uncomfortably on the bed. The mattress is far too thin, and the metal frame is digging into the back of his knees. "I already told the droid."
"Right," you say. "Just making sure."
Fox glances over at Thorn, who gives him an exasperated look, and Fox sighs. He knows that he's being difficult, but he can't seem to stop himself. His shoulder hurts, his head is throbbing, and his stomach is rumbling, and he just wants to get this over with so he can return to the office and finally finish the rest of his work.
He looks back at you and sees that you're staring at him. You're looking at him with concern, and your lips are pressed into a thin line. You're not smiling anymore, and Fox feels a twinge of guilt.
"You don't have to be nervous," you say. "This is going to be a quick procedure, and it won't hurt at all. We'll use a local anesthetic and numbing spray, and you won't feel a thing."
"I'm not nervous," Fox protests, his face flushing. "I just don't have time for this."
"I understand," you say, and your expression softens. "But this is important, and we need to make sure that you're taken care of."
Fox wants to argue, but there's a hint of steel in your tone, and the look in your eyes is firm. You're clearly not going to let him get out of this, and he sighs, resigning himself to his fate.
"Alright," he says, reluctantly.
"Great," you say, giving him a small, reassuring smile.
He feels a little better when you smile at him, and he tries not to smile back. You turn away, busying yourself with setting up the equipment, and Fox takes the opportunity to look at you again. You're standing with your back to him, and he can see the outline of your figure through your medical whites. You're not very tall, but you're not short either, and he wonders how old you are. You can't be older than twenty-five, he guesses, but it's hard to tell with natborns.
"How did you get that injury, anyway?" you ask, glancing over your shoulder.
"Work-related incident," Fox says. He doesn't want to tell you the truth. He doesn't want you to think he's a clumsy idiot, or that he can't do his job properly.
"Oh," you say, sounding a little surprised. You turn back to the equipment, and he can see the muscles in your back tense. "That sounds... dangerous."
"It's nothing," Fox says, his voice low. "I can handle it."
"Of course," you say softly. You turn around and walk over to the cot, your gaze focused on the equipment. "Okay, armor off, Commander. Let's see it."
Fox stiffens, his heart skipping a beat. "Iâwhat?"
"The injury," you say, your brow furrowing slightly. You reach over and brush your fingers against his arm. "Is something wrong?"
"No," Fox says, a little too quickly.Â
Thorn lets out a snort, and Fox glares at him. He just raises an eyebrow, a knowing smirk on his face, and Fox rolls his eyes.
"Sorry, it's been a long day," he says as he turns back to you. "Just a bit tired, is all."
"That's understandable," you say, your lips curving into a small, sympathetic smile. "If it makes you feel any better, I've been on my feet since 0600."
"I think you win," Fox says, his voice dry.
You let out a small, breathy laugh, and his heart skips a beat again. It's a nice sound, and he feels a strange surge of pride at having caused it.
He was truly terrible at making small talk, and most people found his dry sense of humor off-putting. The fact that you had laughed at his words, even if it had been a polite, professional laugh, was surprising. It was hard not to see it as a small victory in an otherwise terrible day.
You smile at him again, and he feels a sudden urge to smile back. You look like you're about to say something, but then your datapad beeps, and the moment is lost.
"I'll be right back," you say. "Just got to check something."
You step out of the room, and Fox lets out a breath, relieved that you're gone. He hadn't expected you to be so friendly, or to be so concerned about him. Most natborns just saw the troopers as an extension of their equipment, and they only spoke to him if there was a problem. You're different, though, and it's unnerving.
"You're blushing."
"What?" Fox sputters, turning to Thorn. "What are you talking about?"
"Your face is red," Thorn says with a wide grin.
"It's the lights," he says, pointing to the ceiling. "They're too bright."
"I didn't know we could blush," Thorn teases. "That's kinda cute."
"Shut up."
"Oh, come on. You can't tell me you're not at least a little bit interested."
Fox sighs and shakes his head. "Not now, Thorn. We're in a medical center, not a bar."
"Good thing, too." Thorn stands up and starts to help him unlatch his armor, a smirk on his face. "Cause if we were, you wouldn't have a chance. She's way out of your league."
"You're the worst," Fox says, and he swats Thorn's hands away and reaches up to unfasten his shoulder plates himself.
"She's pretty," Thorn continues, ignoring him. He pulls off Fox's pauldrons and sets them on the ground. "And she's not scared of you, either. That's a first."
"Yeah, well, she works in a medical facility," Fox mutters, slipping out of his cuirass. "They must have taught her how to deal with difficult patients."
"Maybe," Thorn says. He removes the rest of Fox's armor, placing it carefully on the ground, and then steps back. "But I don't think that's it. She's nice."
"She's paid to be nice."
"That's not fair, and you know it."
"I don't need you playing matchmaker," Fox grumbles.
"Fine," Thorn says, crossing his arms. "But if you don't ask for her frequency, I will."
Fox's eyes widen. "Don't you dareâ"
The doors slide open again, and you step inside, your expression bright. "Sorry about that."
Your gaze is focused on the gloves you're pulling over your hands as you walk in, but as soon as you look up, your smile vanishes, and you freeze. Your eyes are fixed on his arm, and Fox quickly glances down, noticing the large dark patch of blood seeping through his undershirt.
"Oh, Commander!" you exclaim, hurrying towards him.
"It's not that bad," he says. He hadn't realized how bad it was until now, and his heart is pounding in his chest. "I'm fine."
"No, you're not." Your tone is stern, and he finds himself shrinking back a little under your intense gaze. "Now sit still."
Fox does as he's told, watching as you pull a stool over and set up a tray. Your movements are swift and practiced, and you don't seem at all bothered by the amount of blood. You're frowning, but your eyes are calm, and Fox finds himself relaxing a little.
"Let's get this over with," you mutter.
You're not smiling anymore, and it unsettles him. He'd thought that he had imagined the steel in your voice earlier, but now he can hear it clearly, and it sends a shiver down his spine.
"Yes, sir," he says, trying to lighten the mood.
"It's doctor, actually."
Fox winces.
"My mistake," he mutters, his voice apologetic. "Force of habit."
You look at him, and he thinks he sees the barest hint of a smile tugging at the corners of your lips, but before he can be sure, your face is composed and neutral again.
"Would you prefer I cut the sleeve off, or would you rather take it off yourself?"
"I'll do it."
You nod, and he lifts his arms, peeling the soaked fabric away from his skin. His stomach clenches at the sight of the deep, bloody gash, and the stench of copper is heavy in the air. He can feel the blood beginning to trickle down his arm, and the sight of his pale, slick flesh is almost enough to make him vomit.
"Are you okay?" you ask, placing a hand on his uninjured shoulder.
"Yeah," Fox manages. He's feeling a little woozy, but he tries to push it down. "I'll be fine."
You give him a sympathetic look, and he looks away, his gaze fixed on the wall.
"Okay," you say. You grab a vial and a syringe and inject it into his arm. "This should help numb the pain. Try not to move."
Fox nods, and you lean closer, gently cleaning the wound. The smell of the disinfectant is strong, and he forces himself to focus on your face instead. Your expression is calm, and you're humming softly as you work, and he finds himself relaxing a little more.
"How did this happen, anyway?"
"Like I said, it's work-related."
"So it was a knife, then?"
Fox glances at the gash, and he nods. He can't tell if the cut is deep enough to require stitches or not, and he's a little worried that the knife might have hit an artery.
"You're going to have a nice scar."
"Good. It'll match the others," he mutters, his tone flat.
You pause for a moment, looking at him. Your expression is unreadable, but there's a sadness in your eyes that he doesn't understand. You resume cleaning the wound, and he tries not to think about it.
"Do you always go out in the field?" you ask.
"Sometimes."
"And do you usually get injured like this?"
"It's not uncommon."
"Hmm." You're quiet for a few moments, and then you glance up at him, your eyes filled with concern. "You're very brave."
Fox is stunned. No one has ever said anything like that to him before, and it catches him off guard. He doesn't know how to respond, and he just sits there, staring at you. You don't seem to mind, and you return your attention to his wound.
"This is a lot deeper than I thought," you murmur. "It'll need a few stitches."
"Okay," he says, his voice soft.
"Try to relax," you say, gently touching his arm.
He nods, and you begin to sew up the wound. He tries not to think about the fact that the needle is digging into his flesh, and instead focuses on the feeling of your gloved hands on his skin. They're gentle and warm, and the scent of the disinfectant is beginning to fade, replaced by the faintest trace of flowers.
He can't remember the last time someone touched him so tenderly. His brothers are rarely so careful, and most people who touch him are doing so with the intention of causing him harm. It's a pleasant change, and he finds himself enjoying it more than he expected.
"Sorry," you say, glancing up at him. "Almost done."
"Take your time," Fox replies. "I'm in no rush."
That's patently untrue, but the lie slips from his lips easily, and he's rewarded by a smile. He can see Thorn giving him a pointed look, and he knows that his brother will never let him live it down. But right now, he doesn't care.
The smell of flowers grows stronger, and he realizes that it's coming from you. The scent is subtle, but pleasant, and he's surprised by how much he likes it. He wonders what the source is. Is it your hair? Your skin? Or maybe it's something you wear, like perfume. He can't quite tell, and the mystery is starting to bother him.
You finish suturing his wound, and you dab some bacta gel over the stitches, sealing them. The sensation is cool and soothing, and Fox lets out a soft sigh of relief.
"How does that feel?" you ask.
"Better."
"Good," you say, your expression softening. You reach out and squeeze his uninjured shoulder, and Fox's eyes widen slightly at the unexpected gesture. "You should be all set, Commander."
"Thanks," he says, and the word sounds awkward in his ears. He's never thanked anyone for treating his wounds before. Usually, it was a medic droid, or another trooper, and his thanks were never required. But somehow, the words seem necessary now.
"Of course," you say, a hint of surprise in your voice. You remove your gloves, tossing them in the bin, and turn to clean up your equipment. "Do you have any other injuries, Commander? Any other...work-related incidents?"
"No, nothing else."
"Good." You stand up and stretch, and Fox takes the opportunity to admire the shape of your body. He can't help himself, and he quickly looks away, a flush rising on his cheeks.
"Thank you," Thorn chimes in, and Fox nearly jumps out of his skin. He had almost forgotten that the other commander was there, and his brother is looking at him with a knowing smile.
"You're welcome," you say, smiling at Thorn. You turn to Fox and offer him a smile, too, and he tries to smile back. It probably looks more like a grimace, and he quickly drops it.
"Now, remember, if that gets infected, or the stitches come loose before they dissolve, I want you to come right back, okay? No excuses."
"Got it," Fox replies.
"I mean it, Commander," you say, and you give him a stern look. "Don't make me hunt you down."
Fox blinks, his heart skipping a beat. You're serious, and he finds himself nodding, agreeing without thinking.
"Yes, sir," he says, and then mentally curses himself. "Doctor."
You chuckle, and the sound makes his chest tighten. It's the nicest sound he's heard all day, and he can't help but smile. You give him a playful salute, and he returns it, and you laugh again.
"Well, I hope we don't see each other anytime soon," you say, grinning.
"Me, too," Fox mutters, before he stiffens. "I meaâ"
"I know what you mean," you say, your eyes sparkling. You hold out a hand, and he hesitates for a moment before taking it. Your skin is warm, and his breath catches in his throat when you gently squeeze his hand. "Take care, Commander."
"You, too," he says, and your smile widens.Â
You pick up your datapad and step around the cot, moving towards the door. As you pass him, Fox catches another hint of the flowery scent, and his eyes widen. Lavender. It's lavender.
"Have a good day, gentlemen," you say. You flash him one last smile, and then you're gone.
He lets out a long, slow breath, trying to process what just happened. He feels... strange. There's an odd warmth in his chest, and he's still not quite sure what it is. He doesn't think it's anything bad, but it's new, and he doesn't know what to do with it. Maybe it's the blood loss. Or the painkillers. Or maybe it's the bacta. Yeah, it's probably the bacta.
Thorn slaps him on the back, and he lets out a startled noise, nearly falling off the cot.
"I don't know what the hell that was," Thorn says, chuckling. "But it was the most pathetic thing I've ever seen."
"Shut up."
"Seriously," he continues. "She's definitely way out of your league. I might even say she's way out of mine."
"I'm leaving," Fox grumbles. He grabs his armor and starts putting it on, trying not to wince as the plates rub against the bandages. "Get out of my way."
"Sure, sure," Thorn says, stepping aside. He gives Fox a sidelong glance, a mischievous look in his eyes. "Just make sure you give her your frequency."
Fox stops, his helmet half-on. He stares at Thorn, his mouth agape, and then turns away, pulling his bucket on over his head. He's not about to give Thorn the satisfaction of an answer. Not when his brother is clearly enjoying his discomfort so much.
He stalks out of the room, his boots echoing against the tile floor. Thorn follows, laughing, and Fox can feel his cheeks burning. He keeps his head down, his shoulders hunched, and he's determined not to speak another word.Â
As they walk through the lobby, he notices you standing at the desk, speaking to the receptionist. You're not smiling anymore, but Fox can still see the ghost of it on your lips, and he feels the strange warmth growing inside him.
Thorn elbows him, and Fox lets out a hiss, glaring at him through his visor. He's already starting to regret allowing Thorn to drag him here. This whole experience had been far more traumatic than the injury itself, and he would have been better off ignoring it. But as he looks back at you, his gaze lingering on your form, he finds that he doesn't really regret it. At least not entirely.
The receptionist hands you a datapad, and you nod, thanking her. You turn and look at him, and he quickly ducks his head, pretending to adjust his pauldron.
"Commander!" you call out. "Wait a moment."
Fox stops, and Thorn snorts. He turns and sees you approaching, a small smile on your lips.
"Forget something?" he asks, and he winces internally at how gruff his voice sounds.
"Yes, actually," you say, stopping in front of him.
"Okay," he says slowly. He doesn't really understand why you're talking to him again, but he's not complaining. "What is it?"
"Your frequency."
Fox freezes, his eyes widening. He can't believe what he's hearing, and for a moment, he's convinced that he's misheard. It doesn't seem possible. Not with how the day has gone so far.
He glances over at Thorn, who's practically vibrating with excitement, and he quickly turns back to you, his heart racing.
"Uh..."
"I'll have the receptionist check in on you every few days, just to make sure everything is healing up okay," you continue. You hold out your datapad, and he takes it automatically. "But if there's any complications, or you notice anything unusual, don't hesitate to contact me, okay?"
The breath leaves his lungs, and he's grateful for the bucket over his head. Right. Of course. You're his doctor. This is completely professional. The disappointment that floods his veins is surprising, and he mentally scolds himself. What had he been expecting, anyway?
âThat wonât be necessary," he says, handing the datapad back. "But thank you."
You frown. "Commander..."
"It's fine." He turns and gestures for Thorn to follow. "Come on, we've got work to do."
He can hear Thorn muttering behind him, and he knows that his brother is probably annoyed, but he doesn't care. The warmth inside him has vanished, replaced by an uncomfortable numbness. He doesn't know what he was hoping for, and he's glad that the conversation is over. It's better this way.
You call out after him, but he ignores you, and within moments, he's out of the building and back on the street. Thorn is right behind him, and they start the long trek back to the office.
"I can't believe you just did that," Thorn mutters.
"Did what?" Fox asks. He doesn't look at him, keeping his eyes fixed forward. He can feel his face heating up, and he's suddenly feeling very tired.
"You're an idiot," Thorn says, shaking his head.
"Shut up."
They walk in silence for a few minutes, and Fox tries not to think about the conversation. It doesn't matter, and it's better to just forget it.
He's been doing this job long enough to know that itâs dangerous to get attached to people, especially when they were civilians. Things never worked out, and the risk of getting hurt was too great. He'd seen too many of his brothers get their hearts broken by the citizens they were trying to protect, and he wasn't about to let that happen to him. It wasn't worth it. And you weren't special, anyway. You were just another natborn.
He repeats these thoughts to himself over and over, and eventually, he starts to believe them. The warmth inside him disappears, and the numbness returns. He's relieved. He's finally starting to get his head on straight, and the sooner he forgets about you, the better.
And yet, when they reach the Senate building, Fox hesitates. His eyes wander towards the medical center towering over the cityscape, and he feels a twinge in his chest. He tries to ignore it, and he continues walking, heading towards the office. But the ache doesn't go away, and the image of your smile lingers in his mind, taunting him.
He doesn't know why it bothers him so much. He'd only just met you, and it was nothing but a brief conversation. There was no reason to be upset. But somehow, it feels like something was taken from him. And he can't figure out what it was.
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Summary: Echo has a bath. Thatâs literally it. Established relationship, Echo x GN reader.
Word count: 1060
Warnings: N/A, possibly inaccurate medical talk???
Authors note: I just wanted to do some fluff for one of my favourite boys. Lmk if you like it. My inbox is open for chats and requests. â€ïž
Echo slipped deeper into the water, a sigh escaping his lips. Heâd not had a bath before. The water was warm around his shoulders, the soft bubbles tickling his skin and easing him into relaxation. You had helped him remove his prosthetics, which had been causing his limbs to ache for quite some time, and then helped him into the water. At first the prospect of a bath seemed a useless hassle to him, but seeing how much you enjoyed them had him acquiescing to see what all the fuss was about. In the little bathroom with the steam fogging up the windows, he had to admit, he got it. Bathing was quite relaxing. He sank deeper into the water, eyes closing.
A knock at the door interrupted his reveries. âItâs only me, can I come in?â Your voice called in from the other side.
âMhm.â
You opened the door, leaning your weight against the frame and cocked your eyebrow. Echo hadnât even opened his eyes. âI knew a bath would do your limbs good.â
He smiled. âYeah, yeah, happy now?â
âVery. Iâm just making a cuppa, dâyou want one?â
âNo thank you, Cyare.â
âOkay. Donât fall asleep in there.â You wagged a finger at him despite how he still had his eyes closed.
âOh actually,â he called out, eyes shooting open. âJoin me?â
âGive me two minutes.â
Echo watched you gently shut the door, his gaze lingering in your direction. Youâd known each other since before his accident. As a medic on Kamino, youâd had plenty of interaction with the clones, and when heâd been found by Rex and the Batch, it was only natural for you to treat him. From then on, youâd sort of been paired together and had joined the Batch as their unofficial medic, although the term was âescortâ. As if Echo needed one, youâd always scoffed. Through the months youâd become closer still, and it felt inevitable to the two of you that youâd end up together. Echo still remembered the shaking in your hands as youâd held his, eyes wide with anxiety when you told him how you felt.
That was four years ago. The home youâd built on Pabu for the two of you had quickly grown to become a safe zone for Echo, a place where he could relax slightly from the terrors of war. Not that he minded, since he volunteered to aid Rex and the Rebellion, but his body was beginning to fail him, and he was spending more and more time at home. This was how he had ended up in the bath, your special soaps filling the water and easing his aching muscles.
The door creaked open and you reappeared, holding a mug of tea. He watched as you shut the door, quietly wandered over to him, and sat on the ground. You let your weight lean against the bath on one side, your legs folding up to your chest with your tea cradled in your hands.
âWhen do you think youâll be flying back to Rex?â
Echo sighed, brushing his hand over his face. âI dunno. Depends on my knees.â
âHmm⊠is the water helping?â You sipped your tea.
âIt is actually.â
He watched as you smiled behind the rim of your mug. âMaybe you should take baths more often.â
âMaybe I will. I must be a bloody hassle to get in and out though.â
âI donât mind looking after you.â
âI'm well aware of that cyarâika.â
The water splashed slightly as he lifted himself up to a sitting position. With his missing limbs, he struggled not to slip in the bath, but youâd been a Saint (as usual) and bought bath grips for the bottom of the surface. His thighs leant against them, hand gripping the handle of the wall that youâd had installed. When he was comfortable, he shifted so he could lean his arm over the side of the bath to rest his chin against. His fingers drummed against the porcelain.
Your eyes narrowed as he stared at you. âWhat?â
âI was thinking we should watch a movie later.â
âOoh, which one?â
âWell-â
You put your mug down, snapping your fingers excitedly. âOh, Phee was on about a horror that sounds pretty good. Or maybe we should watch something a bit more chill? Wait no, Iâve got it.â
Echo grinned, âgo on.â
âPrincess Mononoke. Youâll love it, I know it.â
âAlright, Iâm happy with that. Is it on the Holonet?â
âYeah. Iâll get it uploaded so we can watch it in bed.â
The soldier agreed, his head lolling to the side so his cheek was against his forearm. Youâd never seen him so relaxed; it was quite the sight. Time seemed to pass quickly as you drank your tea and chatted with Echo, the pair of you easily slipping into conversation. Once the mug was empty, you put it down and dipped your hands into the water.
âOoh getting a bit cold. Do you wanna get out soon?â
You watched Echo nod. âPlease.â
âOkay,â your hands automatically found the shower gel you kept to the side, and squeezed some into your palms. When you started cleaning Echoâs skin, he began to protest but you interrupted with a tut.
âI want to. Youâre supposed to be relaxing.â
âI guess thereâs no stopping you then.â He tried not to smile but did anyway, turning around so you could reach his back.
Your hands worked mindfully around his spine, something which Echo had always been grateful for. You never treated him like he was delicate, but you were thoughtful and no longer needed to ask if what you were doing was alright. The micro-expressions Echo struggled to keep to himself always told you the answers you were looking for. As he turned around completely, you leant forward and pressed a kiss to his shoulder. The soldier smiled and tilted his head to the side, soapy hand coming up to tilt your chin so he could kiss you.
âHmm,â he watched your eyes linger shut for a moment. âLegs?â
âIâll do them.â
When he had finished cleaning his thighs, you helped him up onto the side of the bath so he could hold the handrail as you drained the water. The stub of his left arm found your side.
âHey,â
âHey.â
âThank you.â
You smiled softly, âalways.â
Ahsoka deserves to bite Palpatine
SHE DOES!!
(donation doodles! // tip jar)
I HAVE A MIGHTY NEED TO BAKE FOR THE WOLFPACK NO ACTUALLY THE ENTIRE GAR.
@moonlightwarriorqueen what do you meannn they donât get cookies??? My inner grandma WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS.
(Academically I know theyâd only have rations but the boys deserve all the sweet things forever)
I know you warned us about the levels of cute in this but Iâm biting the bars of my enclosure because of the adorable-but I love them so much and soft!Wolffe is the literal icing on the cake.
Okay so, confession time!
This was originally a fic for Wolffe (with a different title) but Comet fucking took over by storm like the monsters inc swat đ so I wrote it all...but then it was weird cuz there's all this Comet in Wolffe's fic đ So I split them, gave Comet's a new title and BAM! Here we are.
Fingers crossed I can fix the Wolffe parts into what was supposed to be his fic đ€Ł
Warnings: cuteness overload. Wolffe being playful with his bby bro...? Comet stealing your fucking heart cuz he's a cutie patootie
Life was simple, albeit a little boring, nothing extraordinary came your way. Every day, week, month and year came and went like the last - sure there were a few small differences. Friendships that came and went, hobbies that flitted by...but ultimately...life was just a set of actions and events set on repeat.
But then war came.
Suddenly everyone and their grandmother were speaking about the battles, the carnage and of hatred. Hate for the other side...and hate for the soliders that were part of the now established army of the republic. It was jarring at first, but your life wasn't much disrupted...until one night.
You were closing up from a day of work, shop void of customers, the bewing stations and ovens no longer thumming loudly...it was then that you ran into something most jedi now saw everyday.
A clone trooper.
He seemed a little frazzled, as he waved at you enthusiastically from the glass door, though it was hard to tell with his helmut on.
Strangely, you had no unease or fear...so you made your way to the locked door and opened it a crack
"...yes...? I'm sorry we're closed" You said politely
"Ah, I'm sorry...I got seperated from my brothers..." the clone laughed sheepishly "And my comm isnt functioning properly. Could I use the store's? I...need to call them to come get me"
You stared at him for a moment, debating on what to do...but found yourself letting him in - your heart going out to him over the nervous tone vibrating through his helm.
"Thank you so much...!" He breathed a sigh of releif.
The trooper followed you in and right to the communication device the store had, promptly removing his helmut and pressing buttons.
He was young, you noticed, probably relatively new to the war and his armour, while painted, seemed absolutely flawless. It's design was an intricate sweeping of lines, something you'd seen in pinstriping artist's work.
"-I'm at...one second," he leaned his head away from the device and whispered to you "Where am i?"
With a soft smile, at his confused boyish attitude, you walked over to say loud enough for the clone across the line could hear.
"Mid levels, the place is called 'Caf and cookies'. We're up the street from that seedy old theatre" you then leaned a bit more into his space to make sure his brother heard your directions as you gave him the formal address
"Alright, Comet. Stay put, I'll come get you" Came the exhausted sounding reply
"Yes, sir"
Just as the call was ending, you could hear another clone in the background
"Did our Vod'ika finally answer?!"
The two of you stepped away from the comm. As you did, you turned to the trooper, Comet, before you
"So...new on this planet...?"
"Unfortunately...my brothers thought it was a good idea to go to 79s to celebrate...and I may have tripped and fell...a few levels... into the back of a speeder" Comet mumbled embaressed "This place is very different than Kamino"
You only smiled and gestured him to a stool as you continued to clean up, then offered him a drink and one of the handful of cookies left over
"Sorry they're not fresh, but they are from today" you called as you yanked a mop from the cupboard
"We don't ever get cookies, so...as far as I'm concerned, this is the best they'll ever be" He beamed excitedly
You laughed softly, though saddened by his remark, and made your way back over to the mop
"Wait, wait! Let me do it!" Comet jumped up, cookie crumbs on his lips
"Oh...uh...it's alright, I can do this" You said softly with a touch of surprise from his eagerness
"No way! You've helped me so much already, its my turn to help you back!" he pleaded with glittering eyes
Who were you to refuse?
"Alright, so we just dunk this end into the bucket-"
When Wolffe arrived at your establishment he wasn't quite sure what to do at first.
You were sitting on a stool, knees pulled up tight as you balanced carefully, while you laughed and spoke to his baby brother. He only intended to knock, wait for Comet to run over then yell a 'thank you' to you before dragging the young man away. But now, as he stood watching the two of you, he felt unable to pry you two apart. He'd been worried about Comet's quiet demeanor since setting foot off the battlefeild. And yet...here he was, watching some random woman getting his little brother to laugh and be playful. You were doing what his entire batallion hadn't been able to.
But soon enough, whatever little spell had kept you and Comet contained to a happy little bubble popped. Having been spotted, Wolffe gave an awkward hand up in acknowledgement before you rushed to let him in
"I'm so sorry...!" you rushed out in an embaressed fluster "I should have been paying attention"
"'ts fine, I was a little distracted watching you two have fun" he mumbled, such a phrase seemingly for your ears only
"Why don't you come in? I'll put together the rest of the cookies and you two can share" You offered, feeling a bit of heat travel to your cheeks.
The commander glanced to Comet, to see a sheepish grin and the trooper setting the mop against the wall carefully, then returned his gaze to you. Wolffe studied you for a moment, taking stock of what he could of you, but relented with a slight nod as he saw only sincere kindness in your gaze
"Perfect, just give me a moment!" You scurried back into the kitchen, leaving the two alone
"So...learning to mop?" Wolffe jabbed with a stern kind of playfulness
"Ah, yes sir...I felt bad...ya know, with her gifting so much assitance and not giving anything in return" Comet stood straight as a needle as he spoke, but Wolffe made note of the colour tinting his brother's cheeks
The commander shook his head then patted his Comet's shoulder
"It was good to see you loosening up, we were all wondering if the battlefield had stomped you out for good"
The two were quiet for a moment. Just existing in the quiet before you came barrelling through the doors with a box done up with a bow
"Are those ours?" Comet gawked
"You...didn't need to do this...really" Wolffe mumbled, watching you make your way to them both
"Nonsense, I can't eat all these myself..." you teased softly
You took Wolffe's gloved hand and settled the small box in his palm
"And...." you glanced at your new buddy "I put the address and comm of the shop, as well as my personal one. Should you get lost..." you then glanced back to the older of the two "and should you lose him again."
"Really, this is too much..."
"Just in case" you smiled, showing them out "I have a feeling this won't be the last time someone shows up here"
And it wasn't.
Perhaps it was the force that dictated that poor Comet get lost again... Perhaps the force decided that afterwards Comet would go out of his way to retreat to you, inevitably bringing his big brother along to collect him again and again. As such, you came to expect your little oddities in your days and nothing brought you more joy then the sound of fabric-covered knuckles rasping against the glass in the same little pattern that only Comet would ever omit.
"Lost again...?" you teased as you stepped back and let the young trooper into the closed shop.
"Actually...not this time" he smiled, bucket under his arm as he nervously ran his hand back and forth over his scalp
You eyed him curiously, but waited for him to continue at his own place
"Was wonderin'...maybe...this time..." he mumbled with pink dusting his cheeks "Maybe instead of you finding me...I steal you...?"
You felt your lips twich and scrawl open as you couldnt help beaming at his sweet words
"Are you...asking me on a date...?" you taunted playfully
"No..." he glanced away, but his gaze only left you for a moment or two "I'm asking if i can steal you...for the night"
You let him squirm in place for a few moments before you ultimately gave in and let out a giggle.
Nodding, you turned around and ran back into your shop. You threw the mop haphazardly into the closet then all but slammed your hand down on the light switches before you rushed back to the door with your sweater in hand.
Comet chuckled at your actions but otherwise just watched you with a lovestruck look on his face and dopey grin to match it.
"Steal me away" you urged in a coo, holding your arm out for him to snag
Instead, he wrapped his arm around your middle and hugged you tightly
"You sure...?" he whispered softly, lips just brushing your cheek
"Absolutely...I'm all yours" you promised sweetly in return.
Unprepared for the sheer level of excited bliss oozing from him, you squeaked as Comet held you tightly and spun you one, twice, thrice around before setting your feet back on the ground
"Let's go! The night's young...and I can't wait to spend every moment with you!"
It was then that you truly realized...your life would be nothing but happy and sweet from now on.
Star divider by Saradika and can be found here
Reblog divider by dystopicjumpsuit đ
Tech fans, come get yaâllâs treat! another tooth ache inducing fluff piece about the bad batchâs beautiful balding man by yours truly. I was delirious with sleep as I wrote the end of this so please forgive any mistakes or whack ass sounding sentences. Iâll will go back through and edit this later. enjoy yaâllâs cake!
Tag warnings: gtfo younglings, very fluffy and sweet but mildly suggestive, whole lotta kissing, slightly jealous Tech. reader and Tech have only been together for a short time. first âI love yous.â new relationship jittery sweet goodness.
Summary: Tech x fem!reader. you and Tech have only been together for a month and youâre both still discovering new things about each other. On this particular evening, you approach Tech wearing Wreckerâs shirt and for the first time in his life, heâs jealous.
Word count: 2.5k
Taglist: @alegendoftomorrow @techwrecker @stellarbit
Divider by: @general-ida-raven
âHey, Tech.â You smiled sweetly down at him from where he sat in his bunk. He was stripped down to his blacks snugged under the sorry excuse for a blanket that every clone was issued upon beginning active duty service.
âHello, cyarâika.â Tech greeted you while briefly looking up from his datapad, a small smile gracing his features at the sound of your voice. You blushed at his use of the Mandoâa term while the butterflies in your stomach took flight.
âAre you busy?â You asked, slightly tipping your head to one side, hands clasped together behind your back.
âNot especially.â He replied, âAre you in need of something?â Tech continued tapping away at the keys of his datapad for another few moments.
âOh, well I was just wondering..if maybe youâd like to cuddle and watch a holofilm with me?â You looked everywhere but at him while a blush crept its way across your cheeks.
Your relationship with Tech was still quite new, you two only having been together for a month, and you both were still learning to navigate being a couple within the squad.
Sitting more upright in his bunk, Tech set aside his datapad and adjusted his goggles that had slid down his nose. His eyes settled on you as he looked you over standing before him. You were wearing lounge shorts and a shirt that was several sizes too big with the Republic emblem on the shoulder of itâs left sleeve and Wreckerâs CT number and name sewn in Aurebesh into the hem. Though, Tech could tell it was his largest brotherâs shirt simply by the size of it.
âYou are wearing one of Wreckerâs shirts.â Tech stated and raised a quizzical brow as the unfamiliar feeling of mild jealously tugged at his heart. He inwardly scolded himself for feeling such a way but found that it was not so easily dismissed.
âOh, yeah, he gave it to me when the shipâs air conditioning was broken a few months ago since my GAR issued sleepwear was long sleeved.â You answered him quickly, taking note of how his expression had changed after he had gotten a proper look at you.
Tech nodded but didnât speak for a moment, seemingly lost in a thought that made his features harden just a bit. You glanced over his face as his lips pursed ever so slightly and immediately recognized the slight jealously he must be feeling over you wearing his brotherâs shirt.
You dropped your gaze down to the shirt in question that hung very loosely on your body and then brought your eyes to look at Tech again, his expression unchanged as he stared off in thought, no doubt trying to wrestle with his feelings.
You couldnât help the soft and barely audible âoh, Techâ that left your lips as you realized what he was feeling.
You smiled softly, deciding then that youâd make sure he felt every bit of your devotion for him in that moment. Climbing into his bunk, you reached for the privacy curtain and pulled it closed with a gentle swoosh. Turning from your seated position to face him, you leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek. Tech snapped out of his introspection at the contact of your lips to his face, feeling his heart rate begin to quicken slightly. He noticed that you had pulled the curtain closed around his bunk but before he even had time to wonder what you were doing, he observed as you reached for the hem of Wreckerâs shirt. You pulled it off in one smooth motion, then folded it neatly and set it down on the floor next to his bunk.
Techâs eyes widened behind his goggles as he took you in sitting before him, wearing only your GAR issued shorts and bra. His face had flushed considerably as his eyes wandered over your body. Watching him take in the sight of you seated in front of him made a blush spread across your own face. Dropping your gaze from Tech, you instinctively crossed your arms over your middle and shifted a bit nervously on his mattress.
Taking you in for another lingering moment, Tech finally opened his mouth to speak. âYou areâŠstunning.â He said breathily while his eyes memorized every detail of your figure. Your blush deepened under his gaze. You smiled shyly back at him while tucking some of your hair behind your ear in an effort to keep from fidgeting nervously.
After passing his gaze over you once more, Tech leaned over the side of his bunk, reaching for the storage drawer just beneath it. He pulled from it one of his own GAR issued t-shirts, and pushed himself back up into the bunk. Once seated comfortably again, Tech offered you the shirt, âHere. Iâd much prefer it if you wore my shirt instead of Wreckerâs. You may have it if you so desire it.â
âThanks, Tech.â You murmured sweetly in surprise as you took his shirt from him. You ran your thumb over the stitching of his name and CT number embroidered at the bottom hem. Glancing back up into his deep brown eyes, you reached across the short distance separating Tech and yourself, gently bringing your hand to rest against his cheek. âI didnât mean to make you jealous. My other sleep clothes need to be cleaned and Wreckerâs shirt was the only top I had.â Your tone had shifted, taking on the sincerity that reflected in your eyes. You hoped that your reassurance would ease his troubled mind.
Techâs eyes flitted between yours and then down to your lips and back up again. âI am aware that you did not mean to cause me any ill feelings, dearest. It had just occurred to me that I would much prefer to see you wearing one of my shirts instead of my brotherâs.â Techâs voice was quiet as he admitted his feelings. Your eyes widened in surprise at his words and you felt your face flush yet again. He was terribly skilled at making you blush, even during the most inopportune moments.
Slowly, you moved in closer to him, setting his shirt aside then bringing your hand to rest on the other side of his face. Your fingers pressed firmly into the sides of his face as you gently pulled him towards you. Tech gasped slightly at your touch which made you smile before pressing your lips gently to his. He kissed you back with fervor while his hands came up to firmly grasp at your shoulders.
You felt Tech begin to shift in front of you without breaking the contact of his lips on yours. Gently, he eased you into his lap while his hands almost possessively found hold on your waist. Your body was now fully flushed against his with your legs wrapped around his waist and crossed behind him. Tech slowly, but deliberately began trailing feather-light kisses down your neck and across your shoulder. His touch pulled a sound from you Tech wanted to hear repeated over and over again for the rest of his life. The heat that was building within him was growing hotter the more he touched you and the more you whispered his name in pure bliss.
âTech, Tech, my loveâŠâ You half whispered, half moaned against his ear. This sent a shutter through him as his hands began roving over the bare skin of your waist and back. You squeezed your legs around him in a desperate attempt to be even closer to him.
Feeling you press further into him sent Tech into overdrive. With one smooth motion he flipped you so that you were positioned underneath him with your legs still wrapped around his waist. You gasped at the sudden change in position while the warmth in your chest began to spread throughout your body.
Gazing up at him, wide eyed and with lips slightly parted, you uttered his name again, âTechâŠâ your voice dripped with desire as your eyes flickered back and forth between his own then down to his lips.
He stared back at you, both his hands on other side of your head with his weight not completely resting against you. Tech searched your face for any sign of discomfort before leaning down to kiss you once more.
âPlease alert me if you become at all uncomfortable.â Tech insisted before lowering himself onto you, not wanting to push any boundaries you might have.
âIâm more than comfortable with this.â You smiled and gestured with a glance down at your two bodies, his hovering tantalizingly close just above your own. Your consent came much faster than he was expecting but he smiled down at you in a way that conveyed all the love and admiration he held within his heart. Before he could lean down to resume expressing his affection, you whispered something to him that he thought he must have heard incorrectly with how quietly you had spoken.
âI love you, Tech. Iâm yours.â You whispered while taking in his expression. Neither of you had said those three little words yet, but now seemed like the perfect time to tell him. If you were being honest, you had loved him from the moment you first spent time alone with him in the cockpit one night during his watch shift, but it had taken a while for the two of you to admit your feelings for each other.
Techâs eyes were wide and his breath hitched in his throat as his heart hammered against his chest. He opened his mouth to respond but the words wouldnât form, so he just gazed down at you through his goggles with his lips slightly parted.
You chuckled softly while slowly running your fingers through his soft curls at the nape of his neck. âItâs okay, you donât have to say it back if youâre not ready to.â
But his reply tumbles from his lips before youâve barely finished your sentence.
âAnd I love you, however, based on the simple fact that I have been enamored by you since the moment you joined this squad, it is I who belongs to you.â He breathes out his reply.
Techâs words bring tears to the corners of your eyes and you whisper his name yet again in an almost choked breath. Itâs enough to push him forward, resting his weight against you and pushing his lips to yours in near desperation, like he needs your lips on his like he needs air in his lungs to breathe. Tech continues his desperate quest to taste as much of you as he possibly can, kissing from your lips down to the soft spot under your ear, then further down to your pulse point.
His kisses pull a gasp from you and then he hears you repeating his name over and over in the most blissful tone heâs ever heard. âDearest, you will drive me mad with the way in which you are uttering my name.â Tech whispers into your neck, his mouth never leaving your skin.
âM-mad in a good way?â You breathily stutter out, further burying your fingers in his hair.
âWell, yes, of course in a good way.â Tech chuckles darkly against you while his hand moves to tangle in your hair. You sigh his name again, just to see and feel his reaction. Tech groans quietly into the spot between your neck and shoulder then places another needy kiss there.
âHow touching, but could the two of you not do that while some of us are trying to sleep.â Came Crosshairâs voice from his bunk above Techâs, annoyance dripping from his tone.
Your eyes grew wide at the sound of Crosshairâs voice as Tech pulled back slightly, rolling his eyes at his brother. Your hands retreated from the back of Techâs head to cover your face as it turned as red as a meiloorun.
âYeah, and for that matter, could you guys wait until the rest of us arenât still aboard the ship before getting, uhâŠintimate?â Echo chimed in from the adjacent bunk.
âOh kriff.â You cursed through your fingers as you locked eyes with Tech for a brief moment.
âTechnically, we are not engaging in any intimate activity at this moment other than kissing.â Tech pointed out shortly to both of his brothers before planting another kiss to your forehead.
âTech!â You squealed, bringing both your hands to cover his mouth. His eyes flashed with a mischievous and confident glint from behind his goggles.
Your hands slid down to rest on his chest as you giggled awkwardly. After a beat of silence, you mustered up the strength to speak directly to Echo and Crosshair.
âHeâs right, guys. We were just kissing.â You say, trying to keep your voice steady and even, though your heart was still pounding from embarrassment.
âDoesnât matter.â Crosshair shot back lazily. âIf youâre gonna kiss in here, then at least have the decency to warn us first. Or find a different part of the ship that isnât where we all sleep.â
Tech propped himself up onto one arm before pushing himself back into a seated position on his mattress. You let out the smallest of whines when the weight of his body pressed against yours was suddenly gone. After adjusting his goggles, he offered you his hand and pulled you up to sit next to him, both of your backs against the wall of the bunk.
âWe did not plan on osculating. It happened organically.â Tech stated matter of factly as he adjusted his goggles again.
âReal romantic, Tech.â Echo deadpanned.
Echoâs comment made you bury your face in Techâs shoulder. Huffing out a breath, you decided to silence Crosshair and Echo hopefully once and for all tonight. You really couldnât handle much more of this teasing.
âRegardless, Tech is still right, we didnât plan on making out. But get over it for kriffâs sake, Iâm sure both of you have been caught more than once getting cozy in here with some fling or another so, stow it.â
The room would have been deafeningly silent if not for the hum of the Marauder. You worried for a moment if youâd spoken too harshly to Echo and Crosshair, but the feeling quickly drained from your mind as Tech interlaced the fingers of his left hand with those of your right.
âSo, she does bite.â Crosshairâs slightly muffled chuckle broke the silence. âWatch out, Tech.â
You let out an exasperated sigh while pinching the bridge of your nose with your left hand. Before you could open your mouth to snark back at the sniper, Tech leaned in close to your ear, his breath fanning against your neck, stopping you from saying anything further.
âDo you indeed bite, meshâla?â Tech whispered so that his brothers couldnât hear. âWhat an intriguing thought. I do intend to find out at a more appropriate time and place if you do.â
Your eyes grew wide at the sudden boldness from Tech. But without skipping a beat, you turned your head to face him, leaning in to kiss him deeply before taking his bottom lip between your teeth and giving it a slight nibble. You gently pulled away and gazed at him through half lidded eyes, a suggestive look crossing your face as you took in his pleasantly surprised expression.
âOnly if you want me to.â You whispered with an enticing lilt to your voice.
âOh, I most certainly do.â Tech murmured as he leaned in to capture the soft spot under your ear in a gentle kiss.
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L. Mid thirties, hoping to get lost in a galaxy far far away, clone wars, bad batch, and the high republic. She/her
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