#Chasing: Atlanta
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cementcornfield ¡ 6 months ago
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Ja’marr !!!!!!!! cutie
Oh noooo he's so cold 😭
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starlight-artbby ¡ 1 month ago
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I thought Class Of The Titans but Win Or Lose Edition.
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pixel--moon ¡ 1 year ago
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Top 3 Atlanta Schemes in Pixel Form 🏁
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9️⃣ Elliott
4️⃣2️⃣ Nemechek
4️⃣5️⃣ Reddick
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8celestebells ¡ 1 year ago
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That 0.003 seconds of a finish was crazy, congrats to Daniel Suarez for the win, Ryan was so fucking close but that duck tape hooters car that Chase Elliott drove finished in 15….. both impressive and also what the fuck
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mansorus ¡ 2 years ago
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21 Savage x Rolling Stone 🗡️🌍
Living proof that you can make it no matter what the circumstances are
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haganez ¡ 2 years ago
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atlanta does not feel like a real place there’s like 5 things to do and then food places that are stupid complicated and close at 6 on friday or don’t open on random days. traffic is evil all the time and you’re more likely to see a cop going 100+ chasing a car than getting food on time
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loisriffin ¡ 2 years ago
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grojband future au where they make good music
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cementcornfield ¡ 8 months ago
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YES!!!!!
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unchartedenlightenment ¡ 9 months ago
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dgf2099 ¡ 10 months ago
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The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-September 14, 2024
6By David G. Firestone Josh Berry #4 Decisely Insurance Ford Mustang-I like good fade, and this fade works well. A Chase Elliott #9 NAPA/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Desi9n to Drive Chevy Camaro-Good look, not over done, this gets an A. Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A. Ryan Blaney #12 Dent Wizard Ford Mustang-Same scheme…
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jolieeason ¡ 11 months ago
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Bookish Travels---July 2024 Destinations
I saw this meme on It’s All About Books and thought, I like this!! So, I decided to do it once a month also. Many thanks to Yvonne for originally posting this!! This post is what it says: Places I travel to in books each month. Books take you to places you would never get to. Bon Voyage!! Please let me know if you have read these books or traveled to these areas. Countries I visited the…
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subsidystadium ¡ 1 year ago
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Monumental Sports lies about having the highest amount of private funding. Then deletes the post.
Yesterday, WUSA9 had an incredible story on Monumental Sports and Entertainment posting several claims in support of their proposed arena. The issue is that everything Monumental Sports said was incorrect. As WUSA9 wrote, Monumental was called out for “untrue statements about the rarity of the financing of its proposed arena“. – WUSA9 Yesterday, Monumental Sports was claiming on social media that…
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midniqhtt ¡ 1 year ago
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james ‘logan’ howlett
masterlist • x-men • 11/18/24
˚‧⁺ ・ ˖ · ୨ৎ recs
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𑣲 as it was I @ichorai
you first met logan as weapon x, wiped clean of any memory of his past life. he had nearly killed you then. and now, almost two years later, he’s pressing kisses over the very same scars his adamantium claws had inflicted.
𑣲 blast from the past I @lune-hime
𑣲 a wolverines heartache I @imaginesforfandom
On two separate occasions, both Y/N and Logan find jealousy within their friendship.
𑣲 feral I @angelltheninth
𑣲 worked up I @loganbcrnes
logan breaks the bed
𑣲 anything I @starryluce
Almost everyone fears Logan but Logan only fears you. His wife that happens to be pretty mad at him.
𑣲 i need you baby I @lilac-mushroom
When you found out that mutants were being chased and attacked, you couldn't stand the thought of Logan, an old friend of yours, being hurt. Upon arrival at the place he was staying at, you found him beaten up and hurting, his healing powers slowed down. Deciding to take care of him, you couldn't ignore the closeness and strong sexual tension felt between you, just like old times. It wouldn't be bad to give in to it... right?
𑣲 above the clouds I @/lilac-mushroom
Flying over to Atlanta for a mission with the X-Men, you sat next to Logan on the plane. But when his hand sneaked to caress the top of your thigh, you were faced with having to decide between sneaking off with him to the bathroom and leaving Logan painfully hard for rest of the flight. Maybe if you tried to be quiet...
𑣲 apologies I @jbreenr
The Wolverine's presence in your life took a turn you did not expect.
𑣲 two wolves, one bunny I @buckylattes
Logan and Bucky have had their eyes on you for a little bit now, and you can’t stand to wait any longer for them to finally make a move. So you make a move of your own and finally, you all get what you’ve been wanting.
𑣲 next door neighbor I @/buckylattes
Your next door neighbor, Logan, has been trying to get your attention for a while now, but he fears that he’s taken the whole situation the wrong way. Will you ever give him a chance?
𑣲 possessive I @/buckylattes
Logan is always very possessive of you, his girl, but you can’t really be mad at him even if you try.
𑣲 untangle me I @buckyownsmylife
The one where once it becomes clear that Logan is your alpha, he’s the one left pining
𑣲 first burn I @/buckyownsmylife
The one where Logan is so crazy to make sure that everyone knows you’re his, that he fucks you in front of everyone.
𑣲 prom I @loving-barnes
𑣲 a little game I @/loving-barnes
𑣲 touch me like nobody else does I @galatially
you called and i came, the history between us too broad to ignore; when he showed up on your doorstep five years after he disappeared in the middle of the night, logan howlett decided to clear the air.
𑣲 in love with the wolverine I @ellana-ravenwood
𑣲 sunshine and flowers I @hannibals-favourite-meal
Logan has had a great many loves in his long life and he’s over it. He doesn’t want to lose anyone else yet somehow, the annoying and very much younger art teacher at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, wormed her way into his heart.
𑣲 the way back home I @/hannibals-favourite-meal
After months of being apart from each other, he’s finally back in your arms
𑣲 worst possible decision I @/hannibals-favourite-meal
How could Logan be stupid enough to fall for the little sister of an overprotective metal controlling mutant? As it turns out, very easily.
𑣲 body swap I @make-me-imagine
reader and wolverine get body swapped, and the reader just so happened to be on their period when it happens + them having to deal with each others mutations.
𑣲 wolverine x reader I @carry-on-wayward-sun
𑣲 it should have been me pt2 I @wolfdeamonghoul
Bucky and you had a good relationship, until he felt like didn’t need you anymore and so he breaks up with you and starts dating Natasha soon after. It only takes seeing you walking down the aisle, saying your ‘i dos’ to someone else for him to realize his mistake.
𑣲 what a tease I @/wolfdeamonghoul
you tease Logan too much that he begins to pleasure himself
𑣲 sexting I @/wolfdeamonghoul
𑣲 breed out I @holylulusworld
you woke the animal in wolverine.
𑣲 bed sharing I @/holylulusworld
“Can you do ‘bed-sharing’ with Wolverine? He’s grumpy and you believe he doesn’t like you, but he can’t stop himself from sniffing at your neck and it can be smutty or just fluff. You decide.”
𑣲 cranky I @/holylulusworld
Your boyfriend is cranky in the morning.
𑣲 newbie I @kgficz
Logan had arrived at the X Mansion only a few days ago, finding it difficult to adjust. One night when he can’t fall asleep, he finds you awake in the kitchen and strikes up a conversation.
𑣲 back in time I @/kgficz
Set in Days of Future Past; Logan has lost everything, he has lost you. He’s finally been sent back in time to change the future. How can he keep his head straight when he travels back and sees a younger you?
𑣲 logan training I @imyourbratzdoll
logan and the reader end up training in another... more fulfilling way.
𑣲 labels I @mlmxreader
you and Logan discuss your relationship over a beer.
𑣲 the last goodbye I @trickstersteve
𑣲 just a dance I @lipstickandvibranium
Logan wasn’t fond of parties, but he was fond of her.
𑣲 i guess you didn’t cheat, but… I @youreobsessedwithtoomanyfandoms
𑣲 request I deactivated account
𑣲 grumpy x sunshine I @inkdrinkerworld
𑣲 mutant!reader I @/inkdrinkerworld
𑣲 forever winter I @luna-writes-stuff
After a rough mission, you lost a handful of students. Trying to sleep off your concussion, Logan retreats to the kitchen, coping in his own ways. You encounter him late at night, and remember him that there is no need for him to deal with this alone.
𑣲 obsessed with wolverine I @gallavichsreddie1128
𑣲 sugar, sugar I @eupheme
Your eccentric neighbor Wade may drive you a little up the wall… but, you’re willing to put up with him if it means he’ll introduce you to his new, grumpy-looking roommate.
𑣲 come on and show me I @/eupheme
𑣲 your kiss is on my list I @/eupheme
𑣲 the honda odyssey I @coweye
The car fight reimagined and it only needed to be like 10% more erotic than the original.
𑣲 the worst logan part 2 I @/coweye
You are the deceased-anchor-being-Logan's lover, having found yourself with Laura in the void, you navigate meeting the variant of the love of your life
𑣲 all coming back to me I @heartlogan
logan didn’t realise you would be here in the past. all that follows.
𑣲 the story ends I @/heartlogan
the day that logan lost you
𑣲 request I @gay-dorito-dust
logan reuniting with reader
𑣲 heart made of glass I @moonlight-prose
you couldn't control when they could come. the waves of nothingness - of battling with your body and mind in the hopes it would cause a shift. you wanted to control it. he simply wanted to help.
𑣲 home video I @little-miss-dilf-lover
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the-shedevil-writes ¡ 21 days ago
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I Was Made For Lovin' You (Tyler Owens x Reader)
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DESCRIPTION: You're a reporter desperately needing a story good enough to save the magazine. That's how you end up in the middle of Oklahoma interviewing the charming tornado wrangler, Tyler Owens. You end up getting a lot more than you bargained for when you end up in the passenger side of his storm-chasing truck. WORD COUNT: 5.6k WARNINGS: Cussing? Sensual jokes? Just a good old journalist x Tyler romance. MY MASTERLIST - READ ON AO3!
Y/n sat at her office cubicle, gnawing at her pencil. There had to be something. Scrolling through articles and hours of social media, trying to find something decent enough for a good story, had her clawing her hair out. It didn’t look that stressful in her mundane, fluorescent office with the succulents and cat posters, but inside, she was scrounging everything she could. Post-it notes and lists littered her whiteboard. The whole thing practically looked like a crime scene.
Then her coworker Stella came by, sipping flavored water and holding her phone. Stella was the producer for the video side of the magazine and her closest friend. But even she didn’t know what her boss and CEO of The Culture Edition had privately said during a meeting. 
Y/n, you’re our star journalist. That’s why I want you to know. We’re filing for bankruptcy. And there’s a very good chance we’re shutting down our doors come fall. 
But she didn’t want to work anywhere else. She had heard about other magazines and online companies. The unethical means and money-hushed journalists. That wasn’t why she became a journalist. She wanted to explore and put out work about culture and people making a difference. 
That’s why when Stella went. “You heard of this Tornado Wrangler guy on YouTube?”
She let out a loud scoff, pinching the bridge of her nose. It already sounded like a tragic addition to her list of ideas just by name alone. “No. Do I want to?”
“He’s like this guy out in Tornado Alley, and he’s chasing tornadoes in his truck and well… wrangling them.” 
She furrowed her brows. ��Like stopping them?”
She nodded. Huh… There might be something there. Whether this Tornado Wrangler knew it or not. 
“Like look-” Stella said, holding out her phone so that the both of them could watch. 
They watched the livestream footage of a blonde man in the front seat of a pick-up truck. He definitely looked attractive enough to be internet famous, that’s for sure. She squinted her eyes suspiciously until another camera angle was shown from some sort of drone, showing the truck driving near the tornado. That was an interesting play. 
Then it switched back to him and his other passengers hooting and hollering annoyingly at the camera, and she was turned off.
“Could be a good story.” Stella said, wiggling her eyebrows, “And I mean- the chance to talk to a real-life cowboy.” She teased.
The two of them had been talking of a ‘cowgirl summer’. Watching westerns with a dreamy protagonist. Listening to Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood next to the pool. But let’s face it, the two of them were city girls. California was their home. If she were ever flown out for a story, it was usually to New York or Atlanta for arthouse openings and charity fundraisers. She didn’t exactly enjoy the mud and dirt. 
“I don’t know. It’s intriguing, but how big even is this guy?” She said, unsure. Would it be worth it for the company to fly her out to the middle of nowhere?
“He got a million subscribers.”
She blew her off and waved her hand. “Who doesn’t?”
“No, no. A million subscribers last night. He’s at four million today.”
That’s how she ended up in Oklahoma, a week later. Walking up to the motel that this Tyler Owens guy said they would be at. The sun was slowly setting behind her as she stepped out of the rental car. Her decisions had been poor already, with a car that could barely handle the dirt roads and the formal block heels that sank just slightly into the dust. Her beautiful hair was already frizzy from the weather. But she needed to look professional. 
She looked around the surprisingly busy parking lot. It had people sitting around in lawn chairs, lighting campfires, drinking, and talking. It looked like a tailgating party. She walked stiffly in her pencil skirt and blouse as she looked around, trying to find the recognizable Tyler. She was used to people looking at her when she had a press badge around her neck, but right then, she felt people eying her strangely. The most probable reason being that she looked completely out of place. Compared to the lighthearted and casual atmosphere, she was an alien with a camera bag bouncing on her hip.
“Ms. Y/n!” A voice called, and her head whipped around to find the man she was looking for sitting on the roof of his famous truck. He waved with a screwdriver in his hand and climbed down. 
She walked over. Her heels crossing over from dirt onto the bumpy asphalt made her balance worse, and when he noticed, he rushed over with his hands out. She quickly took purchase of his large, calloused hands out of necessity. 
“We gotta get some boots on ya, city girl.” He said helping her find her balance. 
She stared down at her feet, steadying herself. “Thank you.” She replied, and when she turned up to see his face, she couldn’t help but swallow. Wow, this guy was handsome. He looked like a movie star, not exactly a tornado wrangler. With chiseled features and sea green eyes. He had his hair swept over and his stubble taken care of. Rugged and clean at the same time.
She quickly shook herself out of it, though she could’ve sworn that he was looking at her with the same look of admiration in his eyes. She reached her hand out stiffly. “I’m Y/n. Thank you for having me.”
“Tyler. Thanks for coming.” His accent was strong, and his voice was deep, making her remember her and Stella’s ‘Cowgirl Summer’ jokes and ideas. The brown corduroy button-up shirt that stuck to his sweaty body didn’t help. MUST STAY FOCUSED.
“What were you just working on?” She asked, gesturing to the top of his truck, which had some sort of satellite sticking out of the top. It was unlike any pickup truck she had seen before, with gadgets, spikes, and equipment poking out of it. 
He smirked. “Right to business, huh?” 
She nodded a little shyly. She had interviewed hundreds of people, yet she was so out of the loop here that she didn’t even know where to start with him. 
He nodded his head for her to follow him, and she trailed him to the truck. 
“Do you mind if I record this?” She asked, rushing to open her camera bag.
A friendly smile grew on his face. “Sweetheart, I’m on camera every day. Go right ahead.” 
God, the word sweetheart coming from his mouth sent a blush across her face that she fought to get rid of. She took out her video camera and started recording. 
“It is June 5th, 2024, and I am with Tyler Owens.” She stated for future purposes.
He chuckled and waved. “Hi guys. I’m Tyler Owens, and I was just about to explain to the lovely Y/n here what I have been working on.” He pointed to the satellite on the roof of his truck, “You see, that is a Mobile Doppler Radar. Or a DOW. A doppler on wheels. Mine is kinda crappy compared to those of other meteorologists, but we use it to track supercells and scan tornadoes in real time. That way me and my crew know when to go in and when to go out. I was just adjusting it cause some screws got knocked loose.”
“You say ‘other meteorologists’. Are you a meteorologist?” The question just naturally came out of her.
He seemed kinda stunned by that question off the bat, and he was about to say something until a shorter, tan man with wild black hair appeared from the side.
“Damn right he is. Don’t let him tell you he isn’t.” 
She quickly zoomed out the camera to incorporate the new character. He slapped Tyler’s back. “This guy right here’s got a degree in meteorology. Genius. He’s taught me everything I know.” 
“Boone, okay, okay,” Tyler said, chuckling and shaking his head. 
“Woah! Sick equipment.” Boone said, pointing to her camera. 
She smiled. The guy was welcoming, and he was now speaking her language. “It’s for work. Wish it was mine.” 
Then she realized the opportunity that had just come up. 
“Could you introduce yourself for me?” She asked, now she was diving deeper, and she developed this feeling in her gut that this story was gonna be good. With only meeting only two people, she had never met anybody else like them. 
Boone nodded and looked at the camera. “I’m Boone. I’m the videographer for this awesome guy right here.” He and Tyler wrapped their arms around each other proudly. 
“And would you consider yourself a meteorologist?” 
He shook his head with pursed lips. “Me? No. I’m just the camera and rocket guy. But I sure do learn a lot every day from Tyler.”
Tyler nodded and clicked his tongue. “You see, there’s a common misconception that you need a degree to do this sorta thing. But my crew doesn’t need PhDs or fancy gadgets. I can guarantee you that Boone and my crew have seen more tornadoes than your average weatherman.” 
Boom. Quote. She couldn’t help the grin that grew on her face. An underdog story? Are you kidding me?!
“You get real pretty when you hear something you like,” Tyler said, and she quickly pressed stop on the camera. 
“Oh! Well-” She stammered nervously and looked at her heels on the asphalt.
Boone laughed at her off-guard reaction. Was it appropriate? No. Was it unwanted? … Well. 
“Thank you for that. Both of you.” She said, looking up and facing the two of them. “Tyler, I’d love to interview you one-on-one at some point tonight after I check in. Then the same with the rest of your crew.”
He smiled again. “Yes, ma’am.” 
Getting into her motel room, she felt the need to splash cold water on her face. The only reason she didn’t was to sustain her makeup, but she did dab her sweaty face with a rag. How anybody survived this dry heat was unbelievable. She looked into the mirror, and her makeup was practically melting off her face. Shit. 
That’s why when she walked out an hour later, she had redone her face and washed her sweaty hair by leaning over awkwardly in the motel sink. Instead of heels, she put on a pair of loafers. They were still definitely unsuitable for the environment, but they were less so than the previous heels. 
She found Tyler and his crew sitting around a campfire. They had a pack of beers open, and their laughter could be heard from the second-floor balcony strip of the motel. 
As she approached, Tyler waved, looking her up and down. “City girl’s back. And in much more comfortable shoes.” He turned to the circle, “Everybody, this is Y/n. She’s the reporter doing the piece on us.” 
They all waved and said their hellos. She smiled and waved. The group seemed welcoming, but she still felt a little out of place. 
“Tyler, if you could spare a few minutes, I’ll try and keep it brief.” She said, not wanting to be a bother, but also needing to do her job.
“You have me as long as you want.” He said, slapping his thighs, and standing up. As they walked away from the group, he looked at her, “Do we need somewhere private? We can sit in the trailer.” 
Her eyes lit up at that prospect. Perfect. Now the audio wouldn’t be completely destroyed by the crowd noise and cicada screaming. “Yes! That’d be perfect.”
He led her to the trailer, and as she stepped in, she whipped out her camera to start recording the space. It wasn’t exactly spacious, but it was filled with audio and video equipment. Screens and switches of different weather instruments were packed alongside.  A string of Christmas lights hung across the top, making it homier. Along with pictures of the crew hung up next to the small window. It all felt cozy rather than cramped.
Tyler stood by the door. “Door open or closed?” He asked, and she immediately felt better about the situation. If he were leading her into an enclosed space to murder her, he wouldn’t have asked. 
“Closed works. Cleaner audio.” She said, and he nodded. 
After closing the door, the noise level went down infinitely. Now it was just an awkward silence inside this tight trailer. But she was used to awkward silence. It came with the territory of interviewing people. People often didn’t know how to conduct themselves on camera or audio recording, and their answers were often rehearsed. Yet she had a feeling she wouldn’t have to worry about this with the Tornado Wrangler.
He sat down in a small booth across from her. She set up the camera on the counter of the windowsill. The angle didn’t matter as much, it was just for her to look back at later and be able to write accurately. 
“You ready?” She asked, looking at the camera monitor, making sure his face was in focus. It felt like she could stare at the screen all day…. Shit, that must be one of the reasons why people were so obsessed with this guy. The warm lights of the RV trailer cast nicely on his skin, and he gave her a small, shy smile. He looked different from how he did on the livestreams. More subdued. He looked a lot more thoughtful when he wasn’t screaming. She was sure that even if she ended up posting this footage, it was bound to go viral just by the oxymoronic nature of it. 
He nodded. “Whenever you are, city girl.” 
The interview went perfectly. She got to ask about why he specifically focused on tornadoes, and she received answers that showed the heart and soul he had for weather. She listened to the story about seeing his first tornado, and she wrote down notes in her pen pad. 
“I was just mesmerized. But I looked over at my aunt’s face, and I knew that I was supposed to be scared.”
Her head tilted. “Is the Tornado Wrangler scared of tornadoes?” 
He chuckled and shook his head. “Not exactly.”
She learned about his bull-riding past and his college degree. The start of his YouTube channel. For an interview that she promised would be a few minutes, she ended up so invested in the conversation that they were there talking for almost an hour. It got to a point where he was asking her questions now, and it wasn’t just an interview. 
“How long have you been doing this for, then?” He asked, curiosity in his eyes.
She shrugged, “Hard answer. Did the newspaper in high school and college. Studied journalism. Got my job at The Culture Edition straight out of school and never looked back.”
“The Culture Edition… Why that one?” 
She smiled. “I’m supposed to be the one interviewing you here, Tyler.” Just then, her camera beeped, and she looked over. “Shit- I mean- Shoot, my battery died.” She said. That was a rare occurrence for her. A slip-up in professionalism? But she had been so comfortable talking to Tyler that she must’ve gotten too cozy.
He laughed at her fluke as she tinkered with the camera.
“Well, that’s alright. The last fifteen minutes are us talking about nonsense anyway. Thank you for talking to me.” She said genuinely.
She started packing it all up, and she didn’t even notice his gaze stuck to her like glue.
“It’s no problem. You’re the one who flew out here just for little old me.” He said, standing up now, so his staring wasn’t obvious.
They walked to the door, and she was about to reach for the handle, but he got to it before her. He opened the door for her, and they stared at each other for a moment. A lingering look that said ‘I don’t want you to go’. 
“Hey, you should come join us on the road tomorrow. Could be good for your story, and I can guarantee it’ll be a lot of fun.” He offered.
She was taken off guard. Her eyes widened, and her mouth dropped slightly. What should she say? She had seen the video clips of how violently that truck moved, and how dangerous it was near those tornadoes. The thought of her in the back seat made her stomach twist. But she also knew it’d be so good for the story. Potentially company saving.
She took in a deep breath. “I’ll meet you in the morning then.” 
He patted the hinge of the door excitedly, and she gave a polite smile before walking down the steps of the R.V.
After a long night of interviewing the rest of his crew, she was completely exhausted, but also so satisfied. The story was coming along perfectly. A group of diverse misfits chasing tornadoes and providing relief aid to towns hit by them. All led by a man who was bound to make star headlines. 
The day had been so long. With the travel time and the late-night interviews, she crashed as soon as she hit the pillow. 
It was only a few hours later when her heart leaped into her throat as a BOOM of thunder awoke her, jolting her right up. She put her hand to her heart even though she could hear it race in her ears. In her mind was her mom’s advice. Go outside. It’s only scary when you’re inside because your brain does all the talking. 
Wide awake now, she got out of bed and strolled out the door in her silk yellow nightgown. Surely, there wouldn’t be anybody awake at three in the morning during a storm this bad-
As she shut the door, she made eye contact with Tyler, who leaned against the railing and looked back at the sound. Her eyes widened. 
“Oh! Uh- Sorry. I’ll just-” She went to turn back around.
“Wait- What are you doing out here?” He asked gently, and it seemed like he was suppressing a smirk at the sight of her in a little nightie like that. Her hair was a wild storm in of itself. Meanwhile, he was dressed in a white T-shirt and sweatpants. Certainly a lot more covered up.
“It’s stupid. I just-” 
CRACK. The thunder boomed again, and it was close. The flash of light was visible from a near distance. She jumped and covered her ears with her eyes closed. It’s just thunder. It’s just thunder.
A dawn of realization cast on Tyler’s face. He cracked a smile. “Aw, don’t tell me you’re afraid of the storm now.” 
She brought her hands down from her ears and walked over to the railing. Her arms shook as she held onto it, and she avoided looking at him and his condescending smirk. Instead, she tried to look at the rain and how rivers of water slid off the roof above them and onto the ground. It reminded her that it was all just clouds and water.
“My mom always told me to go out and look at the storm when I was scared. Helps me feel better.” She explained.
He nodded and clicked his teeth. “Now tell me this, why is a woman who is shaking like a leaf at a little thunder doing a story on storm chasers in Tornado Alley?”
She sighed, debating on whether to tell him or not. After some deliberation and looking over at his kind expression, she decided there was no harm in telling him. 
“The Culture Edition is going bankrupt. And… I think this is a good enough story to get us back on our feet.” She said 
He let out a soft whistle. “You really care about your work.” “You really care about the weather.”
He pointed to her as if to say ‘touche’. “But you can write anywhere for any company, can’t you?”
“Technically, yes. But…” She shook her head, “It’s a long story.” “I’ve got time.”
She looked over at him and couldn’t help but notice that he was looking directly at her face. Not her exposed chest or her shivering thighs. But her face. And with genuine interest.
“The Culture Edition was, of course, the first job that took me. But I also just… I feel like it’s a side of journalism that’s dying out. I mean- our political climate’s a mess, and reporters are siding with one or the other. They’re often being paid for or sponsored by somebody. Even if it’s not political, journalists are writing opinion pieces and reviews on products that they’re being paid to endorse. It’s becoming so… so soulless.” She shook her head sadly, “Not The Culture Edition. We focus on exploring human stories and connection. And I love learning so much about different people with every job. So the fact that I might not have it come August… I’ll do anything to keep it.” Tyler looked at her, nodding. 
“You really think that this story’s gonna help you guys bounce back?” He asked. 
She nodded. “You and your team have given me some of the best quotes I’ve gotten in months. You’re genuine people, and the public will recognize that.”
He chuckled and looked at her with an admiring smile. He took his hand and gently traced her bare arm with the side of his index finger, sending a trail of electricity up with it. “You’re still shaking.” 
Looking up at him, she realized he was watching her arms now as they involuntarily shivered. She nodded again.
“You sure you wanna do this tomorrow?” He asked. 
No. But looking up at his face, he had a sense of determination across his eyes.
“I don’t have a choice.” She whispered.
“Then let’s get you a goddamn good story.”
The next morning, she was texting Stella as she sent many cowboy gifs and the song lyrics to ‘Save a Horse’. 
S: Can’t believe you’re ‘going for a ride’ with Tyler Owens.
Y: IN HIS PICKUP TRUCK!
S: Sure… Sureeeee. Go save some horses for me. 
She rolled her eyes, but couldn’t resist sending some GIFs back.
A knock at her door startled her, and she turned off her phone at record speed. She opened it and found Tyler standing there in the whole shebang. A brown flannel over top a white wifebeater that was tucked into his jeans. She looked down at his belt with the biggest buckle that she had ever seen, but couldn’t resist looking up at the cream-colored cowboy hat that crowned his head. 
“Morning!” She said with a smile, taking him all in.
He looked at what she was wearing. “Oh no, city girl. This isn’t gonna work.” He laughed.
She looked down at herself, confused. She was wearing a tight white button-up blouse tucked into some black slacks. If she was gonna be on camera, she should probably look the part of a reporter, no?
“What?” She asked, looking back up at him.
“You’re gonna get all dirty today.” He said with a smirk, “You pack any jeans in that little suitcase of yours?” He pointed over her shoulder.
She looked over and saw that he was looking at her small capsule wardrobe. She nodded.
“Good. Cause I can get you a new shirt.” He said.
A little while later, she sat in the passenger side of Tyler’s truck wearing a baseball tee that had the graphic ‘Not My First Tornadeo’. Jesus, it was kind of hideous, and she couldn’t believe that she was gonna be introduced as a journalist wearing this. But Tyler was right, even as they simply drove with the windows down, the dust from the dirt road was getting everywhere. 
She kept her notepad open, but didn’t film because there was no point in using her fragile camera when they were already capturing this at every angle possible. 
The storm clouds started to appear in the distance, greying the sky. Her chest tightened just slightly, and her shoulders clenched. 
“We ready to start the stream, Ty?” Boone asked from the back. 
“Yeah, let’s just-” Tyler said, looking over at the anxious Y/n, who was sitting stiffly and chewing on the end of her pencil. “Boone, put on your mixing headphones.”
“What? Why? I wouldn’t be able to hear any-” 
Tyler looked back at him and tilted his head with raised brows. 
“Ohhhhh… Yeah. Got it.” Boone put his headphones on, and she let out an anxious laugh at that.
“How we feeling, city girl?” Tyler asked
She looked over at him as he drove forward. “Like I’m gonna puke. But I really don’t wanna do that on camera.” 
“You’re not just facing your fear today. You’re riding it. And I think that’s incredible.” He encouraged.
She stayed silent, taking in deep, shaky breaths as raindrops started pittering against the windshield. Looking back down at her legal pad and chewed-up pencil, she felt a sense of dread shake through her.
“You’re gonna be just fine.” He said, reaching over and squeezing her shoulder. He soothed her with a gentle brush of his thumb afterward. “I’m so sure, in fact, that I wanted to ask you something.” He took his hand back and put it on the steering wheel.
That caught her attention. She looked over at him, but he kept his eyes on the road, as if he were nervous to look at her. 
“After today’s stream, can I take you to dinner?” He blurted out with a small smile poking the corners of his mouth, “We can celebrate. Facing your fears.” 
Her jaw dropped slightly, and she blinked in surprise. She looked back at Boone, who was jamming out to music in his own world, then back at Tyler, who was anxiously waiting for an answer. This couldn’t be real. He was asking her out. 
“I think you mean riding them.” She finally replied confidently, “Yes. I’d love to.”
His grin somehow grew larger. “Let’s do this, city girl.”
She looked back at Boone and waved to get his attention. She motioned for him to take off his headphones.
“Is it go-time?” Boone asked
“It’s go-time,” She said, surprising Tyler.
The start of the stream was certainly interesting. She watched as Tyler and Boone communicated with Lily, Dexter, and Dani in the R.V. using a radio. She feverishly scribbled notes and was in the middle of writing them when Tyler said into the propped-up camera:
“Today, we are being joined by the lovely Y/n, from The Culture Edition!”
She looked up in surprise and gave a smile and a wave to the camera.
“She is a very talented reporter, making sure the crew and I are on our best behavior for her story coming out. And you guys should all go check out The Culture Edition online.” He expressed to the camera.
Her head turned to him as she couldn’t help her astonished reaction. He didn’t have to do that. She didn’t even ask. That wasn’t his job, and this wasn’t a partnership yet- he did that just for her.
When he looked over and saw her face, he sent her a smirk and a wink before checking the sensors on his dashboard. And for some reason that felt more dangerous than the goddamn tornado they were about to see. If she somehow managed to survive this, was she even gonna survive dinner?
“Dexter, you seeing the same thing I’m seeing?” Tyler radioed in.
“Looking good up ahead. Low-level cape. Good enough shear. Good moisture.” Dexter’s voice came through.
“WOOOOOOOOOOO!” Boone suddenly cheered from the back, startling her, but she let out a laugh. “You ready?!”
She nodded with a nervous smile. Even though the rain was pouring onto them now, it was hard to be scared with Boone and Tyler’s optimism. 
That’s when she saw it. This giant mass of whirlwind is in the distance. It looked like something out of a religious painting. A god damn hole in the sky that tunneled and touched down onto the grass. The already uneven road rumbled, and the truck shook like Hell had just opened up beneath them.
Tyler let out an excited scream. “ALRIGHT. HARNESSES ON.”
She quickly glanced back at the black straps on the seat and swiftly put her arms through. She buckled herself in. She couldn’t believe this was real. If this saved the magazine, then she was very much deserving of a promotion. 
“Someone’s awful quiet over here!” Tyler said excitedly, looking over at her. But it also seemed to be his way of checking in on her while the cameras were rolling.
She smiled at him and rolled her eyes, shaking her head.
“Give us a yell!”
“A yell?!” She looked over at him, laughing, and he seemed relieved to see her do so as they neared the center. 
“A yell! Like this!” Boone said before demonstrating a shrill woohoo.
She blushed with a bashful smile before finally letting out a “WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!”
Boone grabbed her shoulders from the backseat and shook her, making her laugh. “THAT’S what we’re talking about!”
“Folks, we got here a natural Tornado Wrangler.” Tyler looked over at her, and if the circumstances were different, he’d take his time watching her. Admiring how, even though she was shaking hard, she still had a gorgeous smile on her face. Her hair whipping every which way as they drove on the bumpy terrain.
She sucked in a breath as they got so close to the tornado, she could see the chunks of dirt and assortment of nature it had picked up. Spinning and flying like the Wizard of Oz. But over the harsh sound of the rain and wind slamming into the windows of the truck, there was Tyler’s laughter. For some reason, his nonchalant attitude and genuine glee grounded her. 
Tyler grabbed what looked like a joystick in the middle of the console and pressed the red button. 
“Anchors deployed.” He announced.
“What do those do?” She yelled over the rumbling. 
“Those keep us on the ground, honey.” He said back. 
She nodded and wrote down in her notepad to ask him more about that later. Of course, she felt his grin on her and the shake of his head as he watched her somehow write with a full-blown tornado in front of her. 
Looking back up, it was right in front of her very eyes. Leaves and grey dust spun violently, erupting a loud whistle in the air like she had never heard before. It was roaring fast and straight into them. 
“Oh god. Oh god. Oh god!” She squealed, closing her eyes and gripping the grab handle with one hand. She felt Tyler reach over and grab her other. He squeezed it, and she exhaled her scared breath. Opening her eyes, she watched him as he continued yelling and hollering for the livestream. Just under the camera, he held onto her hand, letting her squeeze it as tightly as she needed. 
He looked over and nodded as he saw her open eyes now. “Wanna do the honors? Press that switch!” He pointed to a small silver switch between them.
“NOW?!”
“YES NOW! WE’RE IN THE TORNADO.” He cackled.
She quickly flipped it and screamed, startled as the shriek of fireworks sent off into the air ignited. Watching above, she observed as the rockets disappeared into the clouds, then BOOM. They didn’t explode like they normally would. The flares of color went in the direction of the winds. Green, blues, and reds swirled around them. She had never seen anything like this in her life. She couldn’t help but lean forward, amazed to watch it all. And Tyler, who had seen this dozens of times, was instead watching the reflections of color dance in the pupils of her eyes. 
Then the roar of the winds started to lessen, and the area started to clear. She could see the path in front of her again. Boone and Tyler were going crazy, excited to say another tornado was wrangled. And she was left sitting awestruck and shaking. But now it wasn’t out of fear, but out of pure adrenaline and excitement.
Once they got back to the motel, Tyler walked over to her side of the door and opened it for her. She sat frozen, considering she was about to open it herself, but then she took Tyler’s hand and climbed down from the truck. She dusted her hands off.
“Did you have fun?” He asked.
“How could I not? That was… incredible.” She smiled breathlessly.
“Told you we’d survive.”
She rolled her eyes. “Yeah, well, do I get to pick the place we eat at tonight?” 
He nodded. “Whatever you want. It’s your day.”
She looked down at her loafers, which were absolutely covered in a coat of dust. Unable to stop her bashful smile, “Thanks. For what you said about The Culture Edition in there. You really didn’t have to.”
“And you really didn’t have to face a tornado for your job, yet you did.” He said, looking down at her. “Wanted to make it worth it.”
“Oh, it was more than worth it.” She said with a newfound confidence, looking up at him. She was breathing heavily, and he reached out to brush away some wild strands of her hair out of her face. 
He smirked. “Was it now?” He moved closer and cupped the side of her cheek now. 
Hesitantly, she started bringing up her opposite hand, and he calmly took it mid-air and put it on his shoulder. More than permission. Asking for it. She spread her hand across his back before reaching up with her other to tap the brim of his cowboy hat.
“You always wear this?” She asked teasingly
“What can I say? The ladies love it.” 
“That they do.” She smirked before leaning in to press her lips against his.
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auroralwriting ¡ 10 months ago
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helping hands
spencer reid x fem!bau!reader
after a rough case, spencer offers to help your muscles relax
word count: 1.0k
warnings: no y/n, pre-established relationship, pure fluff, absolute comfort fic, one small sexual innuendo, it's a short one, but sweet!
from, anon: hello! i'm a little nervous to request something this is actually my first time doing it! but i have an oddly specific request that i felt you would be able to bring to life beautifully. i was wondering if u would maybe be write something for Spencer giving the reader a massage on their back to try and help? just lots of fluffy love and extra extra bonus points if you add lots of kisses
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Physically demanding cases were the worst. Sure, dealing with psychopaths was tough, but chasing them down or fighting them was probably worse.
This specific case, the unsub was actually an award-winning tri-athlete. He put up a good chase, and then an even better fight. Usually, Derek took the brunt of these, but with him checking out the secondary location, it was you and Kate, who was pregnant.
Of course you weren't going to let a pregnant woman do all that work, so you kept her back and took as much of the brunt as she'd let you take. Thankfully, you both got out nearly unharmed, just with a few minor cuts, scratches, and bruises.
The one issue that you didn't account for was hurting your back, again. The last time you'd gotten hurt was during a case in Atlanta where you fell down a flight of stairs after being pushed by the unsub. You'd sustained some pretty nasty back injuries. Even after they had healed, some of your muscles overcompensated for the others, causing you to have back pain flare ups.
Normally, you could keep them at bay with simple stretches and some medication. This time, you realized that you'd done a number on your back during the fight.
Spencer took quick note of your posture during the flight home. You struggled to find a comfortable position, constantly trying to stretch your back or shoulder blades, seeking any form of relief from the pain. He knew how much you hated being put under a microscope, especially in front of the team, so he kept quiet until you arrived back to your shared apartment.
Walking in, you sighed as you kicked off your shoes, not caring how or where they landed on the floor as you bolted to the couch, flopping down on it. You were honestly too tired and in pain to care. Spencer chuckled in the background, and you could hear him set your shoes down on the shoe rack you had.
Your eyes, which had been previously shut, opened to see Spencer kneeling in front of you. "Hi, pretty girl." Spencer smiled at you, brushing some of your hair out of your face with a loving look gracing his features.
"Hi," you softly replied.
"You feeling alright?" Spencer now caressed your cheek with his thumb softly. "I noticed you stretching a lot on the jet."
With a small shake of your head, your lips fell into a soft pout. "I hurt my back, I think."
Spencer gently grabbed your arms and help you sit up. He carefully slid your coat down your arms with furrowed brows. "Did you get hit?"
"No," you answered, "I think I twisted my back wrong when I tried to jump in front of Kate. I think I felt it hurt then, but I had a lot of adrenaline."
"You were in flight-or-fight mode," Spencer nodded. "Now that you're safe and sound, you're gonna feel it more." His large hands slowly rubbed at your tense shoulders. He felt your body relax beneath his touch. "You want me to massage you a little, love?"
A sigh of contentment escaped your lips as his hands worked magic on your shoulders, "Please, Spence."
Spencer moved your body so you were laid down. He set a pillow beneath your head as you got yourself situated and comfortable.
Spencer had prepared for this moment for what felt like his whole life. You weren't dating when your first injury occurred, but after going out for a few dates, Spencer bought seven books, all on muscles in the back, massage techniques, and different pain relieving strategies all for this exact moment. You were careful with your injury, and Spencer trusted you, but he also understood that accidents and situations like these happen, especially in your shared line of work.
The sounds of your soft hums and sighs were a sign that Spencer was doing all the right things. You knew Spencer had magic fingers, but this was the best work they'd ever done. He worked out the kinks and aches in your back.
"Did you know that roses have been cultivated since ancient times, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to the Babylonians and the Egyptians around five-thousand years ago?" Spencer rambled, his voice quiet as he worked.
You loved Spencer's rambles, "Mm-mm." you hummed, "Why?"
"They were used for their fragrance and beauty. It lead to their association with the Egyption goddess, Hathor, and then to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and so on." Spencer explained further.
Without warning, you turned over to look up a him. Spencer smiled down at you as you softly grabbed his neck, pulling him closer to press a kiss onto his lips.
"I love your brain," You commented with a smile, watching his face light up at the compliment.
"I'm not done yet, silly girl. Roll back over for me." Spencer chuckled.
Giggling, you rolled back onto your stomach as Spencer began to work into your back. You felt his hot breath over the back of your neck as he began to trail kisses downwards, down your spine. You shivered at the touch, smiling to yourself when he moved back up to press a gentle kiss onto your head.
"I don't think masseuses normally get this touchy," you joked.
Spencer shook his head, "They don't, but my client's just too pretty."
"Are you done yet?" You turned your head to look at him.
"Do you feel any better?" Spencer asked.
You sat up, moving your arms and gently twisting your back. "Mhm, thank you, baby."
"Then yes," Spencer smiled, "I'm all done. What's the rush?"
"I wanted to watch Doctor Who before we get too sleepy." You replied, then giving a soft roll to your eyes, "Or before we get called in again."
Spencer sighed, "Don't even say it. I don't think I can handle another case for at least two weeks." He took your hand as you leaned into him. He grabbed the remote and clicked the tv on. "But I'm never one to say no to Doctor Who and my girl."
"Thank you for helping," You lovingly said, snuggling into your boyfriend's chest.
"Anytime, lovely."
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msbigredmachine ¡ 4 months ago
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My Angel, My Love (Roman Reigns)
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For their first Valentine’s, Roman and Naima indulge in passion, laughter, and love. From heartfelt gifts to stolen touches over dinner, every moment is intoxicating. In each other, they’ve found something rare, something real…and tonight proves it again.
Pairing: Roman Reigns/Black fem OC
Warnings: Smut, fluff
Word Count: 4.8k
A/N: This is based off characters from my multi-chapter Roman fic, Finding Angel.
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Naima sits at her desk, the glow of her laptop screen the only light in the quiet bedroom. It’s well past midnight, but sleep isn’t even a thought. Not when she’s been obsessing over every cut, every transition, every second of this video.
Their first Valentine’s Day.
She wants this to be right. Not extravagant, not over the top—just something that means something. Something that captures what they’ve become.
A year ago, she never could’ve imagined this. That he would be hers. That she’d be sitting here, heart full, carefully piecing together their story, one that unfolded in ways she never expected but, somehow, felt inevitable.
With a practiced eye, she scrolls through her camera roll, pulling out clips that define them.
Roman carrying her suitcase through an airport, looking back at her with that teasing smirk.
A blurry shot of them laughing in the car, her filming him as he rants about Atlanta traffic.
His big hand wrapped around hers as they walk through a city, fingers interlocked like they always should be.
A quiet moment in bed, his arm slung over her waist, sharing soft, sweet kisses that were clearly leading to something more.
A snippet of her in the crowd at his match at last year’s Wrestlemania, eyes locked on him, the camera catching the pride on her face.
Her surprising him with his favorite sushi tray one random afternoon, him beaming at the camera as he holds them up.
Him showering her with hundred-dollar bills at Exotica, her laughing as she twerks on him, giving him his money’s worth, Jimmy and Naomi hyping them up in the VIP section.
A clip of them at the beach, her on his back, both of them soaked from the ocean waves.
The late-night drive where she caught him singing along to a song he swore he didn’t know.
She threads them together seamlessly, using the same precision she applies to her work on the Elysian Moves Instagram page. The pacing, the music, the way each moment flows into the next—it all has to feel right. Like them.
She keeps the full video at a minute, a perfect distillation of what they are. Then she creates a shorter, 30-second version for Instagram, something the world can see.
But it’s the captions that make it.
Little statements appear throughout the video, subtle yet intentional.
I didn’t see you coming, but somehow, you’ve always felt meant to be.
You are home.
I didn’t just fall in love with you. I ran into love with you.
My safe space. My love. My person.
And at the very end, the words that make her heart tighten as she types them out:
I love you, Roman.
Naima exhales, staring at the finished product.
She hopes he feels this.
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The wheels of the jet touch down with a smooth glide, and Roman exhales, rubbing a hand over his jaw as he leans back in his seat. He’s flown in and out of Atlanta more times than he can count, but these days, the trips feel different.
For years, this city had been a checkpoint. A place he passed through for work, for college, for obligations that didn’t leave much room for sentimentality. Georgia Tech was where he honed his discipline, his drive. Back then, Atlanta had been about chasing a dream. But now, it’s about her.
Naima.
This city—her city—has become something else entirely. A place that pulls him back in ways he never expected. He used to come here for matches, media, appearances. Now? Now he comes because he wants to. Because she’s here.
His schedule isn’t as relentless as it used to be, something he made sure of. A few years ago, the thought of stepping back from WWE, of letting someone else carry the load, would’ve been unthinkable. But things change. Priorities shift. He spent over a decade giving everything to the business. He’s still him, still the Tribal Chief, still at the top—but he’s also a man who wants more than just titles and main events.
He wants her.
And if cutting back means more time with Naima, more time wrapped up in her warmth, in her world, then it’s worth it. She’s worth it.
As the jet rolls to a stop, he rubs a hand over his jaw, exhaling.
Valentine’s Day.
He’s never been the sentimental type. His last couple of Valentine’s had been…transactional, at best. A quick call to his assistant, a luxury gift delivered to Princess, his ex-fiancée, a generic message attached. No real thought. No real feeling. Just an obligation.
But this year is different.
This year, he actually wants to make it special. For her.
Because Naima isn’t some obligation. She’s his woman. His love.
And that alone makes all the difference.
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Late morning sun filters through the windows, casting soft light over the soft interior of Naima’s townhouse. Roman is stretched out on her couch, shirtless, gray sweatpants worn low on his hips—because of course. One arm rests along the back of the couch, the other wrapped around a cold bottle of water. His focus drifts between SportsCenter and the plate of wings and Valentine’s-themed cookies laid before him on the coffee table.
He’s comfortable. Content.
Naima plops down beside him, her body warm against his, fitting into his side like she belongs there. Without thinking, he tugs her closer, his fingers tracing slow, lazy circles against her hip.
She presses her phone into his hand. “I have a surprise for you,” she says, a quiet smile playing on her lips.
His brows lift. “Yeah?”
She nods, biting her bottom lip. There’s something in her eyes; something nervous, something deep.
Roman notices everything when it comes to her.
“What is it?” he asks, tilting his head.
Her fingers tighten slightly around his forearm. “One of your Valentine’s gifts.”
His lips twitch. “One of them? You out here spoiling me, baby?”
“Maybe.” She grins, but there’s a flicker of hesitation beneath it. Because this? This is something big.
Roman is private—fiercely so. He’s always kept their relationship just between them, away from prying eyes. And Naima has come to understand that, to respect it, embrace it even. But her love for him is too vast, too consuming to be hidden away. It fills every inch of her. And now, she wants the world to see it.
She just hopes he understands.
Roman studies her for a beat, then shifts his gaze to the phone in his hand, pressing play.
She watches him as he watches the video. Watches the subtle changes in his breathing, the way his chest rises and falls a little deeper. Watches his lips part slightly, his jaw tighten as he swallows hard.
By the time the final words appear on-screen—I love you, Roman—he’s completely still.
The weight of it settles over him, sinks into him.
Naima tightens her grip on his bicep, pursing her lips against it. “I wanted you to know,” she murmurs. “And I want the world to know, too.”
He doesn’t speak right away. Just stares at the screen, his fingers tightening slightly around the phone. Then, after a moment, he blinks, dragging his tongue over his bottom lip as he exhales sharply.
“You tryna make me soft, baby?” His voice is husky, rough around the edges.
She tilts her head up, brushing her fingers along his arm. “You're already soft for me, big daddy. Just making sure you feel how much I love you.”
Roman sets the phone down, turning toward her. His hand cups the side of her face, his touch gentle despite the sheer size of it. His thumb brushes along her jaw, reverent.
“I feel it, baby,” he murmurs. “I feel it every day. But this?” He shakes his head, eyes dark, voice thick. “This hits different.”
Naima swallows, emotions swelling in her heart. “Good.”
A quiet, shaky chuckle rumbles from his chest, and he presses his forehead to hers, exhaling deeply. “You know I love you too, right?” His voice dips, heavy with feeling. “So much.”
She smiles softly. “Yeah, I know.”
He kisses her, slow and sensual and full of everything he can’t quite put into words. And when he finally pulls back, he lingers, resting his forehead against hers. Shaking his head, he huffs out a small, incredulous laugh.
“Baby, you done set the bar too high for Valentine’s now.”
Naima grins against his lips. “Guess you gotta step your game up, big daddy.”
He smirks, eyes warm, adoring. “Oh, I will.” He kisses her again, soft and teasing. “Anything for you.”
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Valentine’s Day
Naima barely stirs when Roman lifts her into his arms, her body naturally curling into his warmth. She mumbles something against his chest, too groggy to form actual words.
Roman just chuckles, pressing a kiss to her temple as he carries her and their wiggling four-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Chief, out of her townhouse and into his waiting Rolls-Royce Cullinan. He settles her into the passenger seat, closes her door and rounds the hood of the car. By the time he gets in, Naima has already slumped against the headrest, eyes barely open.
“Mm,” she groans sleepily, “Where we goin’?”
“My crib,” he murmurs cryptically, rubbing her thigh as he pulls off.
She dozes off again, lulled by the quiet hum of the luxury SUV and the warmth of his hand on her. She stirs slightly when they pull into the underground parking of his Atlanta condo, and Roman takes his time waking her up, brushing soft kisses along her jaw.
“Wake up, baby,” he whispers. “We’re here.”
Naima groans in protest but lets him help her out of the car, half-leaning into him as they take the elevator up. Chief, full of morning energy, tugs at his leash, eager to explore.
When the door to the lavish condo swings open, Naima steps inside—and stops.
The entire space is filled with balloons.
They float against the ceiling, tied to chairs and tables, surrounding the entire living room. Red, pink, white, all scattered amongst oversized I Love You balloons. Rose petals trail from the entrance toward the bedroom, and the soft melody of D’Angelo’s “Lady” hums through the speakers.
Her breath catches.
She’s been wined and dined before. She’s had men try to impress her with extravagant gifts, luxury trips, money—so much money. But this? This feels a whole lot different. This feels intentional.
She turns, still taking it all in, before her gaze finds Roman’s.
“You did all this?” Her voice is soft, almost disbelieving.
Roman steps up behind her, his big arms sliding around her waist as he nuzzles into her neck. “Yeah. Made a lot of calls, but I did it.”
Her hands rest over his, pressing them closer against her stomach. “You really tryna make me cry first thing in the morning?”
Roman grins, kissing her exposed shoulder. “Nah, but if you did, I wouldn’t be mad at it.”
Naima shakes her head, biting her lip to keep from smiling too hard. “You're ridiculous.”
Before Roman can respond,
Pop!
Both their heads snap toward the sound just in time to see Chief bouncing on his hind legs, snapping his tiny jaws at one of the balloons. He jumps again, missing but determined.
“This damn dog,” Roman groans, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Boy! Leave the damn balloons alone.”
Chief barks once, his little tail wagging, then leaps, almost getting the string between his teeth.
Naima giggles, turning back to her man. “This is just the beginning of the day?”
He slides his hands down to her hips, squeezing lightly. “Just the beginning, beautiful.”
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The rest of their day unfolds effortlessly.
They spend the afternoon wrapped up in each other, lounging around the condo in comfortable silence. Roman, freshly showered and dressed in nothing but sweats, flips through channels, occasionally distracted by Naima as she scrolls through her phone, stretched out across his lap. Chief sprawls on the floor near their feet, snoring softly.
At various points, Roman surprises her with gifts—luxury perfume, a pair of Chopard diamond earrings, and a silk robe so soft it feels like water against her skin.
Naima stares at the earrings for a long moment before looking up at him. “Dude, you are spoiling the hell outta me.”
Roman smirks. “Ain’t that my job?”
She tilts her head, studying him with something unreadable in her gaze. Then, without a word, she gets up, disappearing into the bedroom. When she returns, there’s a sleek, velvet box in her hands.
Roman raises an eyebrow as she places it on his lap. “What’s this?”
“Another gift.”
He eyes her, then the box, before flipping it open.
Inside sits a stunning, custom-designed gold bracelet, thick yet refined, engraved with the words My Ali’i. 
My Chief in Samoan. In delicate script.
Roman’s lips part slightly.
Naima watches him carefully, a little nervous. “I know you don’t do a lot of jewelry, but I saw this and thought-”
Roman doesn’t let her finish.
He pulls her onto his lap, cupping her face in both hands before kissing her deeply, his mouth warm and hungry against hers. By the time he pulls back, Naima’s breathing is uneven, her fingers curled into his chest.
“Baby,” he murmurs, voice rough. “I love it.”
She exhales, relieved. “Yeah?”
Roman smirks, cups her shapely hips. “Now you really got me out here tryna make sure I earn this title.”
Naima laughs softly, her fingers threading into his hair as she tugs him closer. “You already do, big guy.”
Her hands drift lower, slipping beneath his waistband, fingers wrapping around his thick length. Roman groans, his grip on her hips tightening as she pushes his sweats down just enough to free him. She meets his gaze, her eyes dark with intent, before sinking down on his dick.
“Fuck,” he grits out, his head falling back as his fingers dig into her skin.
Naima grins, rolling her hips, watching his control unravel. “Better hold on, Tribal Chief.”
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As evening falls, Roman tells her to get dressed. They’re going out. He doesn’t say where, but Naima already knows he’s about to pull out all the stops, like always.
She takes her time getting ready, and steps out in a scandalous red latex dress that fits like it was poured onto her body; glossy, tight, strapless, and short enough to flaunt every inch of her toned, impossibly long legs. Her skin glows under the soft lighting, dewy and radiant, her hair sleek and wet as if she just emerged from a fantasy Roman didn’t even know he needed.
His jaw flexes, his fingers twitch at his sides, and his already low patience for the world outside of her dissolves instantly.
Waiting by the kitchen, dressed in an all-black button-down and slacks, his sleeves rolled up just enough to tease that thick, tattooed forearm of his, he looks good. Too good. And when his dark eyes drag over her, slow and smoldering, Naima's breath catches.
Clearly, the feeling is mutual.
“Baby…” His voice is dangerously low, thick with admiration and something darker. “You tryna unalive me, baby?”
Naima swallows, gathering herself before stepping closer, smoothing a hand over his jawline. “Maybe. You like it, daddy?”
Roman's hands find her waist, tugging her in just enough for her to feel the heat radiating off him. “I always do, mamas.”
Her eyes roam over him, appreciation gleaming in their depths. “You look so damn good.” She bites her lip, fingers lingering on his face. “You sure we’ll be able to keep our hands to ourselves tonight?”
Roman smirks, his grip on her waist tightening as he leans down, his lips brushing her ear.
“Oh, we won’t, baby,” he murmurs, his voice dark and promising. “Matter of fact, I’m already tryin’ to figure out which part of the night I’m gonna have you bent over.”
Naima gasps. “Baby!”
He merely laughs, taps her ass and leads her out of the condo.
They leave in his Rolls-Royce, Naima still clueless about their destination. When they arrive, she realizes the restaurant is completely empty.
She turns to him, wide-eyed. “You cleared out the whole place?”
Roman smiles, his fingers threading through hers. “Only the best for my girl.”
She shakes her head in disbelief, still getting used to this. She’s been around wealthy men before, but none of them move like him. None of them make her feel like this.
Dinner is intimate. Their dinner is indulgent yet refined, a perfect reflection of the night.
They start with a rich lobster bisque and warm, crusty bread, though Roman’s wagyu beef tartare gets a playful nose wrinkle from Naima. For the main course, he enjoys a perfectly seared bone-in ribeye with truffle mashed potatoes, while she savors butter-poached lobster tail with Parmesan risotto. Sipping on a deep Cabernet, Roman keeps her glass full, his eyes never leaving her. Dessert is a molten chocolate lava cake, and when Naima hums in pleasure at the first bite, Roman leans in, his voice dark and ominous, 
“Keep making noises like that and we gon’ cut this dinner short.”
Naima smirks, taking another slow, deliberate bite, her pretty eyes shining with mischief.
Roman huffs, shaking his head. “Baby girl, you play too much.”
It’s always like this with them; this effortless push and pull, the teasing undercurrent woven into every glance, every touch. He watches her sip her wine, watches that smug little smirk every time she catches him staring. The candlelight flickers between them, casting a warm glow over a love that burns just as intensely.
Somewhere in the middle of their conversation, Naima's voice softens. “Babe…what do you see for us?” she asks.
Roman watches her, the cerebral being that he is taking his time to digest the loaded question. “What do you see?” he gently counters.
She hesitates. “A future.”
His gaze darkens with something deeper. “Good. ‘Cause I see the same thing.”
Her heart stumbles. After everything he’s been through, after everything they’ve been through, it’s almost a shock that he feels this way. About her. And yet, it isn’t.
Roman reaches for her hand, his grip warm, steady, full of quiet promises. “I want it all with you, Nai. Whenever you’re ready,” he vows.
Naima swallows hard, squeezing his hand. She may not be ready yet, and he knows that. Their love still feels too good to be true. But when she is, he’ll be the first to know.
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This place is straight vibes. 
An upscale lounge with an old-school feel, where dim lighting meets the golden era of 90s R&B and hip-hop. The bass thrums through the space, the atmosphere thick with a sultry energy that wraps around them the moment they step inside. Roman takes her hand, leading her straight to the VVIP section where a plush leather couch waits. His whiskey arrives within minutes, but he barely touches it.
Because Naima is a problem tonight.
She’s out on the floor, lost in the music, that short-ass red dress clinging to every inch of her body like a second skin. Her hips move slow, teasing, rolling in time with the beat, her long waves cascading down her back. That butterfly tattoo on her hip peeks out every time she shifts just right, and he’s already decided he’s putting his mouth there before the night is over.
Men are watching her. They always do. But surprisingly, he doesn’t give a damn. Not tonight. Let them look. She knows where she’s going when this night ends.
She spins, eyes locking onto his, and her grin is electric. Aaliyah’s “Back & Forth” slides through the speakers, and she drops low, hands on her thighs, twerking to the rhythm, her ass practically begging for him to grab it.
The OTC exhales, shaking his head. This woman is gonna kill me.
Naima is tipsy. Loud, wild, his. Singing along at the top of her lungs when “This Is How We Do It” drops, throwing her hands up before dancing her way back toward him.
Roman is waiting, his massive frame sprawled across the couch, a lazy grin on his face.
“Come here,” he calls out over the music, motioning her over with a crook of his finger.
She doesn’t hesitate. Strutting toward him, her dress rides high on her thighs as she climbs into his lap, straddling him like she owns the damn place. She sets her drink down on the table without looking, wrapping her arms around his neck as Tamia’s “So Into You” begins to play.
“You know this one?” she asks, her voice breathy and playful.
Roman smirks, his hands immediately settling on her bare thighs, grunting as her cleavage inches towards his face. “’Course I do.”
She leans in closer, her lips by his ear as she begins to sing along, off-key and slurring slightly but sexy as hell.
I really like what you’ve done to me…
He exhales slowly, fingers flexing against her skin. She’s gonna make him do something reckless.
“You tryna start some shit in public, baby?” His voice is low, rough against her ear.
Naima bites her lip, shifting against him just right, feeling him harden beneath her. “Maybe.”
That’s all he needs.
His hand snakes around her neck, bringing her mouth to his in a kiss that starts slow but spirals into something messy, desperate. She tastes like wine and trouble, her fingers in his hair, his hands on her ass. The music, the crowd, all of it blurs into nothing.
She grinds down on him, rolling her hips in a way that makes his jaw clench, and he exhales sharply against her lips.
“We leavin’,” he growls.
She smirks, licking her lips. “Took your fine ass long enough.”
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They barely make it to the car.
The Cullinan is parked in a private indoor lot behind the bar, discreet and empty. The second the door shuts behind them, Roman’s hands are on her, pushing her back against the seat.
Naima yelps, laughing breathlessly. “Roman, what the fuck-”
“Shut up.” His mouth crashes into hers again, swallowing the rest of her words.
She moans into the kiss, fingers tugging at his shirt, his belt. He yanks the hem of her dress up roughly, hands gripping her ass, pulling her forward.
“You know what you was doin’ back there,” he mutters against her lips, his voice thick with need.
She laughs breathlessly, lifting her hips to meet his touch. “What, you couldn’t handle it?”
Roman smirks, dark and dangerous. “Oh, I’ma handle it.”
He spins her, pressing her face down into the leather seat, hands sliding up her thighs, over her curves. Naima shudders, gasping as he kisses the back of her neck, down her spine.
“Look at you,” he murmurs, voice dripping with lust. His fingers slip between her thighs, tracing slow circles over the wetness seeping there. “Makin’ a mess on my seats already.”
She hisses as his grip tightens. “Don’t act like you not the one startin’ shit.”
Roman spanks her ass, chuckling darkly at her gasp. His lips ghost over her ear. “You been askin’ for this all night.” He rubs her pussy, and she trembles. “Tell me how bad you want it, baby.”
Her nails scrape against the leather as she exhales shakily. “You already know.”
Roman grips her chin, tilting her face toward him. “Say it.”
Naima's mouth meets his, her gaze bold and unashamed. “I want you, big daddy.”
His growl rumbles through the space, and that’s all it takes before the car is filled with heat, moans, and the unmistakable sound of skin meeting skin. The windows fog, the Cullinan rocking slightly, her body arching into his with every frantic movement.
Roman keeps his grip on her hip, holding her steady as he drives into her, deep and unrelenting. The wet sounds of their bodies meeting fill the car, mingling with her breathy moans and his hungry groans.
“Fuck, baby,” he grits out, his lips pressed to her shoulder. His other hand cups her heavy, exposed breast, teasing her sensitive nipple. “You feel too damn good.”
Naima is gone, completely lost in the pleasure he’s giving her. Every stroke hits just right, sending fire through her veins, tightening the coil low in her belly. Her hands press against the backseat window, her moans breaking apart as she meets his thrusts, chasing that edge.
“Roman…” she gasps, her voice shaky, “I…I’m close.”
He smirks against her skin, his pace shifting, his strokes deeper, dragging her right where he wants her. His fingers leave her breast and slide back down to where they’re joined, circling that sensitive bud, making her cry out.
“Yeah, baby?” His voice is thick, teasing, knowing. “Come for me. Let me feel it.”
She doesn’t need much more than that. With a shuddering scream, she unravels, pleasure slamming into her, her walls pulsing around him. Her body trembles, back arching, thighs shaking as waves of euphoria crash through her.
“Fuck, that’s it,” Roman groans, feeling her tighten around his dick. He grips her harder, his own restraint crumbling. “Shit, you feel so good…”
He pumps deep in her, the pleasure climbing fast, and Naima, still breathless and floating from her own release, whispers, “Come in me, baby. Please.”
His jaw clenches. That does it. His thrusts stutter, his entire body tensing as he unloads in her with a guttural moan, his face buried in her neck as he comes hard. 
For a long moment, all that’s left is the sound of their ragged breathing. Then Naima, still sprawled out on the seat, groans. “We really just fucked in your damn Rolls Royce?”
Roman, still catching his breath, smirks against her neck. “Don’t act like you ain’t love every second of it.”
She laughs, breathless. “Ridiculous.”
He flops into a seated position and pulls her into his lap, kissing her deeply, his grip firm but gentle. “And you love it.”
She sighs, melting against him despite herself. “Love you.”
Roman just chuckles, nipping at her bottom lip. “I know you do.”
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Morning comes too fast.
Naima blinks groggily, cheek pressed against his chest, his huge arm wrapped protectively around her. She stretches slightly, wincing at the awkward angle.
She looks around, realization dawning. “Oh god. We really slept in the car?”
Roman stirs beneath her, groaning as he cracks an eye open. “Damn.”
Naima sits up, adjusting her dress. “We look crazy.”
He pulls her back down, smirking. “We look like we had a hell of a Valentine’s.”
She rolls her eyes, but the smile she fights is undeniable and futile.
Roman kisses her mouth, fingers tracing slow circles against her hip. “Happy Valentine’s, baby.”
She sighs, nuzzling into him. “Happy Valentine’s, big guy.”
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That evening, Naima uploads her Valentine’s Day  video to her Instagram, pairing it with a simple but heartfelt caption:
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She sets her phone aside and curls up next to Roman on the couch, not thinking much about it after that. But within hours, the post explodes.
Thousands of likes pour in.
The comments flood in just as fast—friends, dancers from Elysian, fans of both her and Roman, all gushing over the video, over the way their love feels through the screen.
— Y’all are the definition of soulmates 🥰
— THE ROMANCE, I’M CRYING🥹
— Not me watching this 10 times in a row.
— She loves him OUT LOUD, we love to see it.
— This is my favorite couple ever idc idc.
— Roman won at life, fr.
And then Roman finally drops his comment underneath her post.
I love you.
No emojis. No extras. Just those three words. But somehow, it’s the realest, deepest thing he could’ve said.
Naima smiles, clicking on his profile.
And then she sees it.
Roman’s own post.
He’s reposted the video to his page, with a caption that makes her heart stop.
Every day with you is a gift. I love you, @naimurphy ❤️🥰#ForeverMyGirl
The moment it hits his page, the internet erupts.
— ROMAN JUST SHUT THE WHOLE TL DOWN WTF 🤯
— The way he loves her… I wanna experience that just once in my life.
— This man just said ‘mine’ without saying it.
— THE CAPTION THO 😭😭 #ForeverMyGirl
— Naima, you have been CHOSEN 😭
— Roman don’t be posting NOTHINGGG like this, omg 😭 Love is real.
— Their love is my Roman Empire.
— I need a man to repost me with this type of energy or I don’t want it 🙂‍↔️
Naima bites her lip, staring at the screen. The comments, the love, the overwhelming reaction.
Roman watches her from the side, amused. “What’s that look for, baby?”
She shakes her head, grinning. “Nothing. Just trying to figure out how I got so damn lucky.”
Roman smiles wide, tilting her chin up so she’s looking at him. “Nah, baby,” he murmurs, pressing his lips to hers, gentle and soft. “I’m the lucky one.”
THE END...for now.
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