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Lighting the Flame Above

Characters: Clint Barton, Steve Rogers

Plot: Steve and Clint have their first date. Things don’t go as planned.

Warnings: Time period homophobia (40s)

Clint walked into the common room of Avengers tower and collapsed on the couch, “My god. Why do I even try?”

“You got something to share with the class, Barton?”

The blonde straightened up and looked to his right. There sat Steve Rogers looking down at a book. He scoffed, “It’s not something you would understand Cap.”

Steve closed his book, “Try me.”

Tilting his head back, Clint replied, “You haven’t tried dating recently, have you?”

A sigh escaped Steve’s lips, “Yeah but I can’t seem to find the right person.”

“What kind of girl are you looking for?” Clint asked his team leader.

Rogers leaned back, “You sure you want to know the answer to that?”

Clint scoffed, “I dunno. All I know is that there is not a single guy in this city who does not either drink iced coffee and wear fleece scarves or says ‘yaas’ and go on and on about twerking. The word is yes. I went on a date last night with a guy named Ethan and he rambled endlessly about something called Vine.”

Steve’s eyes widened, “Clint, are-are you gay?”

Clint’s breath hitched, “Is that a problem?”

Reflexively, Steve’s head went back and forth, “No! Not at all. I’m just a bit surprised. I assumed you and Natasha were, well, together.”

Clint let loose a laugh, loud and long, “Me-me and Nat? Hahaha. No. We’re just friends. We are partners on the field and best friends off the field. We’ve never been together romantically.”

A small oh escaped Steve’s mouth. Clint looked away and didn’t say anything else. Steve stood up and made his way over to the couch. He sat down at the other end of the sofa, “Hey Clint?”

“Yeah?”

“Me too.”

Clint raised his head and looked in Steve’s direction, “You too, what?”

Steve’s hand shook a little as he wiped a stray hair from his forehead, “I’m gay.”

“No shit,” Clint exclaimed, “You’re gay? How long have you been out?”

Steve shrugged, “I never really came out of the closet.”

Clint’s eyes widened, “Am I the first person you have come out to?”

The soldier shook his head, “No. My mother and Bucky both knew. Bucky came out to me. I lived my adult life in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Men did not announce their sexuality back then. Neither did women but it was even worse for the men. Not to mention, I was a soldier. If it had leaked that Bucky and I were gay, we would have been given a blue ticket, court-martialed and tossed out of the Army then probably arrested.”

“Bucky? You mean Bucky Barnes?”

Tears formed in the corners of Steve’s eyes, “Yeah… He was my first love and the only one who really understood me and was accepting of my lifestyle because he was the same. We had known each other since we were kids.”

Clint took a breath, “Then he died. I’m sorry man. I always assumed it was you and Peggy Carter. That was the story I heard anyway. She spoke of you so fondly, I assumed that you two were lovers.”

A smile graced Steve’s lips, “Peggy was sweet but she knew that I wasn’t interested in her romantically. She caught us once, me and Bucky. We were in Austria. I thought we would be together forever. Then the train happened.”

“You wanna talk about it? It helps. At least that’s what my therapist says.”

Steve let out a low laugh, “We were sent to capture Arnim Zola. He was the main HYDRA scientist and the one who injected Bucky with a derivation of my serum. We made it onto the train but Bucky and I got separated. I was fighting a guy with a large gun that shot energy blasts and Bucky was stuck with some others. I was able to know the energy blast guy out and get to Bucky. We beat the ones Bucy was fighting but then the energy blast guy came back. The first shot separated me from my shield and Bucky picked it up. Before I could react, the energy blast guy shot a second time. Bucky was blasted out the side of the train. I beat the Hydra guy but I wasn’t—wasn’t fast enough to save Bucky.”

“Wow. I didn’t know that.”

Tears formed in the corners of Steve’s eyes, “He was the best thing I had and the only one who understood me.”

The archer leaned back, “I know the feeling. It’s been hard for me too. I had a Bucky once but his name was Henry Garrett. When I went to the Army then came to SHIELD, he was there. We fell in love pretty quickly.”

Steve scooted closer to Clint, “If it’s okay to ask, what happened?”

Clint met his gaze, “We were on an assignment in Prague. It was supposed to be a simple reconnaissance mission. We had a target that we were supposed to tail, get information about him and get out. All the intel we were gathering was supposed to go to our handler.”

“Phil Coulson?”

Clint shook his head, “I didn’t get assigned to Phil until after this mission went south. Our  handler was a man named Byron Fischer. Henry had taken me to a café just south of the Rudolfinum in Prague. What neither of us knew was that it was a setup by someone in SHIELD. Anyway, we were sitting at the café and we were ambushed by the guy’s team that we were tailing. Henry and I tried to run but I ended up getting shot in the arm and chest. Henry took out three of the men but missed the fourth one. He was also shot. Fortunately, he only took a bullet to the leg. The fourth man ran off before we could get him.”

“How did Henry die if he only received a leg wound?”

A tear found its way to the floor, “The guy came back with more men. We tried to escape but we were surrounded. Henry stood over me firing guns at the men around him. He was hit multiple times and landed on top of me. Henry covered me with his body. Our handler never showed up to evacuate us.. Instead, Phil Coulson did. By the time he did though, it was too late for Henry. He told me he loved me and died by my side.”

Steve leaned back and looked away, “I guess you and I are more alike than I realized.”

Clint didn’t respond and a comfortable silence fell over the room. The door to the elevator slid open and Tony walked through it. Steve slid away from Clint and the latter threw his legs up on the couch. Tony being Tony began to talk incessantly and neither man dared casting a glance at each other. After a short time, Clint stood, “I’m going to go train. See you later.”

Steve watched as Clint walked away.

~~~

Come on, Rogers. You can do this. Just ask him. The worst that could happen is that he says no.

Two days had passed since he’d had the conversation with Chris about their respective pasts and Steve couldn’t get Clint’s words out of his head. Steve looked at Clint as he lay by the pool on the recreation level. Taking a breath, he stepped forward toward the archer who had his eyes closed while reclining on a lounge chair.

“I can hear you breathing hard, Cap.”

A sheepish smile crossed the taller blonde’s face, “I forget you have good hearing not just good eyesight.”

Clint opened his eyes, “Wanna talk about what’s on your mind?”

Steve shrugged then rubbed the back of his neck, “I was wondering if you would like to get dinner with me?”

A smile crossed Clint’s lips, “Yeah, sure. I would like that. When?”

“How about tonight? Maybe we could go for a pizza?”

Clint nodded, “That sounds good. Maybe we could go to that place on Broadway and West 40th street? It’s called Joe’s Pizza.”

Steve smiled back at Clint, “How about six o’clock?”

“Sure,” Clint gave a toothy grin, “Maybe we could walk Central Park after?”

Steve’s breath hitched, “That sounds good.”

Clint stood up, “I have to go get ready. I’ll see you at five thirty.”

~~

Steve Rogers sighed as he looked at himself in the mirror. None of the shirts were right. Steve sighed again, “Jarvis?”

“Yes, Captain,” came the disembodied voice of Stark’s AI, “what may I help you with?”

Swallowing, Steve replied, “What is common to wear to a first date at a pizza place?”

Jarvis didn’t miss a beat, “Typically, one would wear a nice polo shirt usually a dark color, and either khaki pant or blue jeans.”

The superhero sighed, “I don’t have a solid polo. Is there something else I should wear?”

Above him, the AI responded, “It’s also advisable to wear a solid button down shirt with crisp blue jeans or black jeans.”

“That’s what I’ll do,” Steve replied, “thank you.”

Jarvis responded, “You’re welcome, Captain.”

~~

The elevator door opened and Clint stepped into the common room. He sighed as he looked down at himself. Clint hoped this outfit was okay. As he entered, Steve looked up from the paper he was reading. An audible gasp escaped Steve’s lips, “Clint you look-”

“Too much?”

Steve shook his head, “You look amazing.”

Clint was dressed in a charcoal tee with a tan leather jacket and dark wash blue jeans.

The archer looked his team leader up and down, “You look great too. You ready to go?”

Steve nodded, “Yep.”

Getting back in the elevator, the pair rode it all the way down to the bottom floor. Steve and Clint walked out of the tower together. As they walked, Clint bit his lip, “So, Steve, what do you like to do for fun?”

Steve rubbed the back of his neck, “I like to draw. I also like boxing. What about you?”

“I’m a simple man. I like horseback riding, baseball and archery.”

A small hmm slipped from Steve’s lips, “Do you read?”

Clint shook his head, “Not a big reader. I dropped out of school in sixth grade.”

Steve stopped mid step, “Wait, what?”

The shorter blonde shrugged, “I quit when I was in sixth grade and ended up in the circus with my brother. After I left the circus, I joined the Army as a ranger then jumped into SHIELD.”

Tilting his head, Steve asked, “You have a brother?”

“Yeah but I haven’t seen him in twenty years.”

Steve paused in the street, “How long were you in the Army?”

Clint turned and looked at him, “Sixteen years before SHIELD plucked me out of it. I have a particular set of skills and SHIELD wanted to use them.”

Steve started to walk beside Clint again, “Ever had any tours?”

“Yeah, two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Got my leg shot up in Kabul and got discharged from the army with a Purple heart. Once I came back, I worked as a gun for hire for a while then I landed on SHIELD’s radar. Fury sent Phil to hire me…”

Tears pricked Clint’s eyes, “Sorry. We’re here.”

Steve looked up to see the sign for Joe’s Pizza above them and pulled the door open. Clint entered first then Steve. They sat down at a table and a server came over, “Welcome to Joe’s. What can I get you tonight?"

Clint looked up, “Let me order, Steve. We’ll get a supreme pizza with black olives and meatballs. And two sodas.”

The waitress nodded and walked away. Before she could make it to the register to put the order in, the room erupted into chaos. Three men burst into the restaurant with guns leveled at everyone inside. Steve threw the table forward while Clint grabbed a knife and flipped it toward the gunman in front. It hit his carotid artery and he hit the floor with a scream. The remaining two men opened fire and people dropped to the floor and crawled toward the back. Steve used the table as a shield and shoved it into the second gunman.

As the third gunman turned his weapon at Steve but was brought down by Clint who dropped him with a kick to the legs. The man turned on Clint with a knife. Clint dodged twice then palmed the guy in the throat. He stumbled back and crashed into a nearby chair. Taking the opportunity, pounced onto the guy and threw some punches against the guy’s face.

Meanwhile, Steve was going hand to hand against his opponent. Without warning, the door opened and another man stepped inside. He threw something inside before Steve could realize it. The supersoldier’s eyes widened when he realized what it was. He yelled over his shoulder, “Clint!”

Clint turned and saw it. A bomb. As if in unison, the two men jumped up, sailed over the bar and prayed that it would protect them.

~~

Steve and Clint sat with their backs against the bar staring at each other and the mess in front of them. Coughing, Clint broke the silence, “So… dinner tomorrow?”

Steve let out a laugh, “Yeah, dinner sounds great.”

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SaiyanPrincessSwanie Reading List Week 195 & 196

A/N: Thank you again to those who gave me recommendations for fanfics. 💜 This week had me reading 35 fics. Absolutely amazing stuff here.

As always these will be listed in no particular order. None of these stories are mine. I’m just signal-boosting them. The author is listed next to the title. My goal is to signal boost writers and spread positivity in the community.  💜💜

Click HERE to see what I will or won’t read. This is very important.

Click HERE for past reading lists.

For my Masterlist click HERE.

Please make sure you’re reading the warnings on every story. They range from dark to fluff. Do Not Read if you are under 18 years old. These stories are meant for adults only. You’re responsible for your own media consumption.

Page-break by @whimsicalrogers

Header by @fictional-affairs

If you can, please reblog these lists so they can reach more people on Tumblr.

I love you 3000 💜 Missy

Morning Cravings - (Steve x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

Ethereal Part 5 - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

Thoughts - (Brock) - @nekoannie-chan

Revenge - (Brock) - @nekoannie-chan

Late Night - (Andy x Reader) - @katherineswritingsblog

It Was Sunday - (Bucky x Reader) - @ellemj

Wrecked (Part 3) - (Frank x Reader, Billy x Reader) - @tuiccim

Competition 2.0 - (Lloyd x Reader, God the Bounty Hunter x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Love and Flowers - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Ethereal Part 6 - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

Reconnect - We’ll Always Be Friends - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

Switched Sides part 5 - @deliciousangelfestival

Flood - (Bucky x Reader x Steve) - @biteofcherry

Alone again - (Jack R) - @nekoannie-chan

Evermore: Prologue - (Ari x Reader, Andy x Reader) - @joannaliceevans-fanficblog

Evermore: Part. One - (Ari x Reader, Andy x Reader) - @joannaliceevans-fanficblog

Lost in the Dark (Part 2) - (Bucky x Reader) - @tuiccim

Helicarrier - (Steve) - @nekoannie-chan

Your Mark On Me - Part 7 - (Steve x Reader) - @georgiapeach30513

Monkey See, Monkey Do - Chapter 15 - @spectre-posts @what-is-your-plan-today

Indecent Proposal (1) - (Stucky x Reader)- @holylulusworld

Promises To Keep - (Andy x Reader) - @americasass81

Winning - (Brock x Reader, Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Advantages - @nekoannie-chan

The Tarzan to my Jane - (Ari x Reader) - @nicoline1998enilocin

Release Me Pt. 4 - (Andy x Reader) - @labella420

Opportunity - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

In the Boss’s Grip - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

Teased and Tied - (Bucky x Reader) - @rookthorne

Aftermath - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Two Bosses Part 11 - (Ransom x Reader) - @labella420

Wrecked (Part 4) - (Frank x Reader, Billy x Reader) - @tuiccim

Just Like That - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

Collared part 39 - @spnexploration

Collared part 40 - @spnexploration

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Code Red Delivery

Characters: Ari Levinson, Gili Levinson (OFC), Dr. Luisa Greenberg (OFC)

Plot: A wildfire is raging around the hospital where Ari’s wife is giving birth. With the flames getting closer, he grows more afraid.

Warnings: Childbirth descriptions, fire

Ari Levinson pressed a cool rag to his wife’s forehead as she endured another contraction. In the bed, Gili Levinson collapsed back onto the pillow, “Ari?”

He smiled at her, “What is it?”

Gili furrowed her brow, “How long has it been? I’ve lost track of time.”

Ari sighed, “It’s been nine hours. You should be getting closer.”

“Ahhh. Oh god. Oh god. Ari, help me.”

He leaned forward with the rag, “Ahuvi, motek, I’m here. Take a breath my dove. It will all be over soon.”

Gili squeezed her eyes shut and crunched her face in pain. Soft whimpers escaped her lips. She sighed as the contraction passed, “Ari, that one was strong. Please talk to me. Get my mind off the pain.”

Ari sat back in the chair, “Would you like me to sing to you?”

“Oh yes, please. Your voice is always so soothing.”

The man leaned back and began to sing softly. Gili closed her eyes and listened to her husband’s voice. When he ended the song, Gili opened her eyes and looked to the window, “Ari, why is the sky orange?”

He turned around and fear filled his heart. The neighborhoods near the hospital were ablaze. A field stood between the flames and the hospital. Knowing he had to say something, Ari returned to the chair beside his wife, “It’s just the sun.”

Another contraction hit and Gili grabbed Ari’s hand as she cried out. With his free hand, he smoothed the hair on her forehead. As soon as it had hit, the contraction was gone. Gili collapsed back into the bed, “That one hurt. Ari, is there really nothing that can be done to give me more relief?”

“Oh, my darling. I wish there was but you had a negative reaction to the epidural and all other pain relievers.”

A gentle knock on the door made the couple turn to find the doctor. She entered the room with a smile, “How are we doing?”

Gili spoke up, “I’m in a lot of pain. I just had a bad contraction.”

The doctor, Dr. Luisa Greenberg, replied, “How long did this one last?”

Gili thought for a second before answering, “It lasted about a minute.”

Dr. Greenberg stepped to the bed, “Let’s check you and see how things are progressing.”

Lifting the sheet, the doctor looked between Gili’s legs. She reached up and placed two fingers in Gili’s vagina and was able to measure that Gili was quite far into her labor. She could feel the baby’s head starting to drop into the birth canal. Dr. Greenberg looked up, “You’re almost there, Mama. You are ten centimeters dilated and fully effaced. I feel the baby’s head about to drop. It’s almost time to start the big pushes.”

Gili gulped as another contraction hit her. This time she screamed. In a flash, Ari was by her side and holding her hand, “I’m here, honey, I’m here.”

Down below, the doctor threw the blanket up over Gili’s knees and pushed the laboring woman’s knees to a bent position where her feet were flat on the bed. Gili was now in the delivery position. Ari glanced out the window again as the doctor prepared the bowls of water, the towels and the blankets as well as calling for nurses to aid. From where he sat, Ari could see that the flames were nearly to the edge of the hospital parking lot.

Glancing at the doctor, he whispered, “The flames.”

She looked up at him with a knowing glance, “We are safe here. If worse comes to worse, they will call for a Code Red but there are precautions and systems in place to protect your wife and baby.”

Gili looked between them, her head shining with sweat and her voice shaking in pain, “What flames? Ari?”

He knelt beside her and kissed her forehead, “Don’t worry, motek. Like the doctor said, we’re safe here.”

Another wave of contractions hit Gili and she cried out. Still, Ari didn’t leave her side. He remained, giving soft words of comfort to her as she held his hand. Dr. Greenberg pulled the stool closer to the bed and sat down. A nurse took position on either side of the good doctor. A contraction stronger than all the others caused Gili to scream. Ari spoke up, “We’re almost there honey. Soon we will be holding our precious little one.”

Pain filled Gili Levinson as she bent forward in pain from the longest contraction she’d had so far. Her scream filled the room. The doctor looked up, “Take a rest. It will be a minute or two before the next one. I can see the baby entering the canal. Things are going well.”

Gili let go of a cry as she began to push again on the doctor’s command. Ari looked out the window. The fire was lapping at the cars. Dr. Greenberg noticed, “Mr. Levinson, your wife needs you to hold her hand.”

He smiled, “Of course.”

The doctor went down again, “Okay, mama, the baby is very close. Get ready to push.”

Gili began to push again as a contraction hit her. The doctor soothed her, “Push, push, push. Okay, take a breath.”

The woman lay back on the bed, almost exhausted, “Ari, I’m tired.”

“I know, love, but we are almost there.”

Sweat glistened on Gili’s forehead as she leaned forward again and pushed. Ari held her through it. The doctor looked up, “Okay Mama and Daddy, baby is almost here. A couple more pushes and we will have a baby.”

At that moment, a voice filled the room, “Code red level 1 left wing. Code red level 1 left wing.”

Ari’s eyes grew wide. He knew. Gili looked up at him in confusion, “Ari? What does that mean?”

He swallowed and ran his hand down her hair, “Nothing darling. Just focus on the baby. I’ll be right here beside you.”

Their attention was brought back to the situation at hand when a powerful contraction hit Gili. The doctor grabbed a blanket from the nurse on the right, “Okay, Mama, the baby is crowning. On the next contraction, I need you to push as hard as you can.”

Ari slid his arm behind Gili’s back, kissed her on the temple and laid his head against hers, “It’s okay. We’re almost there.”

The contraction hit, Gili screamed and began to push. Doctor Luisa called out, “Push! You’re almost there! Push! Push!”

The screaming continued as Gili tilted her head back, Tears streamed down her cheeks. As quickly as the contraction hit, it was gone. She felt something off. The room was silent until a gentle slap and a cry broke the silence. The doctor held up a yowling baby, “IT’S A GIRL!”

Gili collapsed back onto the bed, tears flowing down her cheeks. Ari’s breath hitched, “You did it. I’m so proud of you.”

The doctor looked between the couple, “Dad, do you want to cut the cord?”

Gili smiled at her husband when he looked at her, seeking permission, “Go ahead.”

He did as he was instructed with a quick, “It won’t hurt her, will it?”

Dr. Greenberg shook her head, “Not at all.”

Ari cut the baby’s cord and was handed his screaming daughter. Upon being handed to him, the baby began to calm down. With tears in his eyes, Ari shifted the baby and took her over to Gili. Ever so gently, he laid the baby on Gili’s chest and marveled at the wonder of his newborn. Gili cried out and the doctor calmed her, “You’re okay. This is just the placenta passing through. It’s the last bit of birth then everything will go back to normal. You’ll be sore for a while but that will pass.”

Ari looked between his two girls with love in his eyes, “I’m so proud of both of you. God, Gili, she’s perfect.”

He gave her a long kiss. As they broke, Gili whispered, “What are we going to name her?”

“Shalhevet. It means flame.”

As if on cue, a voice came over the speaker again while the doctor and nurses were tending to the family, “Code red canceled. Code red canceled.”

Gili looked down at the now sleeping baby, “Welcome, Shalhevet Arielle Levinson.”

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Between Past and Present

Characters: Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson, Bruce Banner

Plot: With more of his memories returning, Bucky has an opportunity to return to the past but is torn. If he stays, he will lose the only person who still believes in him. However, if he goes then he will never truly be happy there as he has gotten too used to the present.

Warnings: Light swearing

“You’re not coming with me, are you?”

Bucky stood there, not saying a word and staring at his friend. His mind was filled with conflict but he couldn’t vocalize what he was thinking. Sam stepped up beside him, “Of course he’s going with you, Steve. You two are best friends. You’ve both sacrificed so much for each other. You’re soul mates.”

Steve reached out to touch Bucky, “Please come with me.”

But Bucky flinched and stepped back, “I-I can’t. I don’t belong there.”

The former Captain America shook his head, “You don’t belong here without me either, Buck.”

A gulp and then, “Maybe I don’t belong anywhere, Stevie.”

Sam glanced between the two. They had called each other Buck and Stevie. They only did that when things were bad. He knew this conversation was serious and not one he should witness, “I’ll leave you two alone.”

Then he walked away. Steve Rogers stared pleadingly at Bucky Barnes, “I’m not coming back, Bucky. I’m staying in the past…”

Tears began to gather in Bucky’s eyes, “Steve, I-I can’t go. I don’t belong there.”

“But I can’t go back without you, Buck. You’re my best friend. Together till the end of the line, remember?”

Bucky felt some sad anger rising in him, “We were just dumb kids, Steve. We didn’t know what that meant. Hell, we are not the same men we once were. I fought aliens for god’s sakes.”

Steve matched Bucky’s anger, “So did I! THREE TIMES! Hell, I fought the government. For you.”

“I didn’t,” Bucky paused, “I didn’t ask you to do that. I told you I wasn’t worth it.”

Steve hung his head, “But you are worth it to me. It was supposed to be us against the world, remember?’

“Steve, the world you are talking about going back to has no place for men like us. We have seen too much and done too much to ever attempt to fit in there. There’s too much war in us. All we will ever be is soldiers. Nothing more. Why don’t you stay here? Let someone else return the stones.’

Again, Steve shook his head, “No, Buck. It has to be me.”

“If you do this, Steve, you will never see me again.”

The blonde reached out, “Don’t say that. Please don’t say that. Just come with me. We can be happy in the past. Maybe we’ll settle on a quiet street. I’ll be with Peggy and you can find that Ally girl you liked so much and marry her.”

“Her name was Anna Grace and no. I can’t. What don’t you understand, Steve? We will never really be happy there. We will have to live our lives all over again and I can’t face another seventy to eighty years of that. I don’t think either of us could.”

Steve pushed a strand of his hair off his forehead, “We would adjust.”

Bucky leaned back on his heels, “Would we though? We have been in the future for so long, could we really live without advancements in technology? What about the advancements in medicine? Do you really want to go back to a time where the best cure for a gunshot wound was penicillin?”

“Gunshots and penicillin weren’t a thing. But if it means being with Peggy then yes!”

Angrily, Bucky ran his hand threw his hair, “That’s not the point here. The point is she had a life without you, Steve! If you go back, even to an alternate timeline, you will throw off that perfect life she could have had without you. Find a girl here. Someone who reminds you of Peggy but is different. Hell, what about Sharon? You liked her!”

Steve grew silent. He knew Bucky had a point. Bucky always had a point. He slammed his hand against the wall, “That’s not fair, Bucky. I just-“

“You just have in your stubborn little head that you are going back and no one will be able to change your mind. Fine. Go back. But I am not coming with you, Steve.”

“Bucky. Bucky, come on. Till the end of the line, remember?”

“This is the end of the line, punk. This is it and there’s no avoiding that. Always remember that you made this choice.”

Bucky turned and walked away leaving a devastated Steve behind him. Steve called Bucky’s name but Bucky didn’t hear.

The next morning, Bucky stood with Sam, Banner and Steve at the site of the time portal. Banner was giving his instructions and Steve was nodding. Bucky, however, was letting his mind wander to everything he and Steve had been through together. More of his memories from before the war were floating back albeit in pieces. Before he could register it, Steve was standing in front of him. For a moment, neither man spoke.

Steve broke the silence, “Are you sure you won’t-”

Bucky held his hand up, “Don’t, Steve. I don’t want to rehash this.”

Steve smirked, “Don’t do anything stupid until I get back.”

Bucky returned the expression, “How can I? You’re taking all the stupid with you.”

The brunette stepped in for a hug and Steve returned it. Standing in that moment, holding each other, Steve and Bucky both wavered in their decisions but only in that moment. Bucky pulled back first. With a sad glance, Bucky murmured, “Gonna miss you, buddy.”

Steve tilted his head to the side, “It’s gonna be okay, Buck.”

For the first time in two days, Bucky let himself smile as he watched Steve step onto the platform. Sam spoke up, “How long is this gonna take?”

Banner responded, “For him, as long as needs. For us, five seconds.”

Steve turned and looked at Bucky as Banner called out, “Ready, Cap?”

He nodded and Banner continued, “Alright. We’ll meet you back here, okay?”

“You bet.” He lowered his gaze to Bucky who held his head high.

Banner called out, “Going quantum in 3..2..1.”

Then Steve was gone. Five seconds passed and Steve didn’t return. Sam and Bruce began to bicker but Bucky merely turned and walked away. He paused at the sight of a figure sitting on the bench at the water’s edge, “Sam.”

Sam walked over to Bucky. The former assassin glanced at him with a sad smile then jerked his head. Wilson stepped forward as Bucky turned and walked away. His best friend was gone. As Bucky passed Banner, Bruce stopped him, “I’m sorry. I didn’t know that Steve was going to stay in the past.”

“I did,” Bucky sighed, “we talked yesterday. Or rather, we fought yesterday. It’s fine. What’s done is done. Time to move on.”

Bruce nodded, “You gonna be okay?”

“Yeah, in time. Thanks doc.”

Bucky walked away.

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This is so sad! Ari loves his wife so much!

Evermore: In An Ocean All Alone: A Ari Levinson One Shot

So this was an idea, that came up with a friend of mine! You know who you are! And I thank you for this! Love you! We both collaborated and bounced ideas.

Evermore Masterlist

Darkness. Ari’s eyes fluttered open but all he saw was darkness. He called out, “Hello?”

Silence. 

Looking down, he looked at his hands and something was off. 

“Hello, Ari Levinson.”  He heard an unfamiliar voice, and Ari whirled around to find a hooded specter, “Where am I?”

The Specter responded, “The great between.” 

“I died.”

The vision in front of him affirmed, “You did.”

Tears began to gather, “My wife. My daughter.”

“They are alive and well.”

Ari stared down at his hands. They were a shimmering blue. Looking up at the figure before him, Ari gulped as much as a dead man could, “What happened?”

The figure waved its hands to reveal a scene of war. His body lay amidst the rubble of a building. Around him were the members of his unit. All dead.

“Except one,” came the distorted voice, “who was badly injured.”

Horror filled Ari at the sight of the retreating figure. He knew instantly who it was, “No! Jake! Jake! JENSEN! Don’t leave me there!”

But Jake was already gone. He turned to the figure, his voice trembling, “How did my wife take it?”

A wave of a spectral hand and the war was replaced by two figures on a couch. They were embracing. Ari couldn’t hear what was being said but he knew the woman was heartbroken.

“No…” Ari let loose a sad sigh, “Please, I need to let her know I’m okay.”

Beside him the figure shook its head, “I can’t let you do that. You can send her a sign but you can’t go there.”

He stuttered, “B-but she’s hurting! I can’t… I can’t let her hurt because of me.”

The figure raised a finger, “1 sign but no more.”

“What happens,” Ari paused, “after I send that sign? Am I stuck here?”

“The choice is yours. You may remain here and wait for her here but you risk losing yourself if the people you left behind forget you. Or you can continue to the other side.”

A sniff and then, “How long do I have to decide?”

Beside him, the figure replied, “That’s up to you.”

Ari looked at the figure, “Who are you?”

“I am Death, the herald of what comes after.”

The recently deceased man let a tear slip down his cheek and his voice wavered, “Death? Will they be okay without me?”

Death put its hand on Ari’s shoulder, “In time.”

“Chloe won’t remember me.”

“Babes never remember the parent they lose.”

Ari whimpered, “Maybe that’s for the best.”

“It rarely is if the child has two loving parents.”

He sighed, “My poor wife. I hate that I left her like this. I want to hold her.”

“Another man is doing that for you.”

Ari nodded, “That’s our best friend, Andy Barber. He’s a good man. He’ll take care of her.”

Death agreed, “I think he will. Have you thought about what sign you want to send her?”

Beside Death, the soldier exhaled, “I’m not sure. I need time.”

“And time you will have.”

~~

Ari sat watching his funeral from afar. His beautiful wife stood there in a black dress. Andy stood beside her with his arm around her. He wanted to send her a sign that he was there. Then he saw it. A Husky mix was running in and out of the gravestones.

The man spoke, “Death?”

Death appeared beside him, “Yes?”

“I know what I want my sign to be. Can you send the dog to my wife?”

“Consider it done.”

His wife held their precious daughter close to her and then gave her to her mother. Tears tracks were drying on her cheeks but her eyes were still filled with tears. The soldiers there folded a flag and handed it to his wife. She clasped his flag to her chest.

Ari glanced over at Death, “I think I’m ready. I will move on and wait for her on the other side.”

He watched as the dog ran over to his wife after the last bang of the twenty-first shot. As she leaned down and buried her face into the dog’s fur, Ari whispered, “I’ll always be there, my love.”

Then he faded away.

[hollybee8917]

Evermore: Part. Two: Chapter. Two

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is having a good week so far? Work has been picking up! Starting a new theme for this month. Mary Poppins anyone? A Spoonful of sugar?

Anyways, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Evermore Masterlist

Midafternoon rolled in as you pulled up into your driveway. The lights were on and indicated that Andy was home. Giggles came from the back, knowing that Chloe was excited to see her uncle. Parking the car, you got out and opened the back of the car.

"Mommy, Uncle DeeDee is here!" Chloe said, clapping her hands in excitement.

"Yes, he is!" You replied, as you placed her down on the ground and went to get her backpack.

“Chloe Bug, Uncle Andy is babysitting you tonight." You said, taking a step up onto the front porch. Chloe paused and looked at you then asked, "Mommy, are you going to have fun?" 

You laughed and bent down to her to pinch her cheek, sending Chloe into fits of giggles.

"Yes, Mommy is going to have fun tonight. That's why Uncle Andy is watching you tonight." You said, opening the front door to see Andy on his laptop.

Andy looked up and he smiled, closing his laptop. You placed your things down, and along with her Hello Kitty backpack. You smiled, as you watched Chloe run to her uncle and he picked her up and placed her onto his hip. You smiled as Chloe was telling Andy about her day at school. 

“Mommy, can I play with my toys?” Chloe asked. 

You smiled and Andy placed her down, “Yes baby, but make sure to clean up when you are done okay?” 

She ran to the living room, “Yes, Mommy!” 

You laughed and turned your attention back to Andy. It was quiet for a moment when you realized that Andy didn’t have a car since he sold his Audi when left for Germany. 

“Now that you are back home, do you need a car? You can use Ari’s truck that’s in the garage.” 

Andy looked at you and laughed, “Ah…the Infamous GMC Truck you hate.” 

You playfully rolled your eyes, “Yea, but I’ve used it…a few times. Plus you boys are tall, and I’m short. But it’s yours until you can get another car.” You said with a smile. You knew it was what Ari wanted since you hate the car and can barely reach the pedals. 

“But it’s Ari’s, Y/N,” Andy said and you sighed. 

“I know, but it’s what he would want. Plus I can’t drive it.” You said. 

Again, Andy laughed at the image of you trying to drive it, “Yea, that makes sense, since you can barely reach the gas pedals,”

You frowned and playfully hit him, “Shut up, Andy Barber!” 

You stuck your tongue out. Andy picked up a piece of paper and threw it at you, making you yelp. 

**

Later that evening, you were upstairs getting ready, while Andy was downstairs with Chloe as they both were getting ready for their “date”. 

You chose a pair of blue jeans, a button-up shirt, and a pair of cowboy boots. Jake told you that he would be taking you out line dancing as that was your favorite thing to do. Ari would also take you every Friday. Then you looked at yourself in the mirror, making sure that you didn't forget anything else. Nodding to yourself, you then grabbed your purse and headed downstairs.

Once you hit that last step, you heard Andy talking to Chloe in the kitchen laughing.

“Pizza? I thought it was pasta?” Andy asked, laughing. Your daughter huffed and let out a giggle.

“No Uncle DeeDee! I don't likes pizza anymore. I like pasta! I speeghety!” Chloe said. You laughed and entered the kitchen.

“Chloe you mean Spaghetti?” You said, placing your purse down on the counter. 

“Chloe was telling me that pizza is no longer her favorite,” Andy said. You pinched your daughter's cheeks and she giggled. 

“Yeah, that's because I was at Holly's in-laws last week and her mother-in-law made some spaghetti for dinner. And now she won't stop asking for it.” You said. And before you could say anything, the doorbell rang and Andy gave you a look. You looked at your watch and smiled.

“Right on time. Did you want to meet him?” You asked. 

“Jake?” Andy asked and you nodded. 

“Well, I don't have a choice,” Andy said, following you to the front of the door with Chloe right behind you. 

As you were about to open the door, Andy beat you to it and you shot him a look. Andy ignored it and he opened the door for you. There stood a man, with a shaved head, glasses, a bit dorky looking and some flowers. Andy gave him a look over and you noticed.

“You must be Jake Jensen?” Andy asked. 

Jake looked at Andy and smiled, “I am, and I'm here to pick up Y/N. Do I know you?” Jake asked. Y/N then stood between the boys.

“Jake, this is Andy Barber. He's my best friend.” Y/N said. Jake looked at Andy and held his hand out. Andy hesitated for a moment and shook his hand. Then Jake noticed the little girl hiding behind Andy's leg. 

Jake then bent down to her, “And who's this little lady?” Jake asked. 

Feeling shy and unsure, Chloe looked to her Uncle and then to her mom. 

“Chloe, this mommy's friend. Can you say hi to Mr. Jake?” You say. 

“Hi, Mr. Jake,” Chloe said quietly and hid behind Andy, whom Chloe held onto. 

You noticed and you sighed, “Chloe sweetie?” 

You said as you bent down to her, “Mommy's going to go now. You are a big girl and have fun with your uncle okay? But not too many sweets, alright?” You hugged her and kissed her on the cheek.

“I wuv you, Mommy,” Chloe said quietly. 

You smiled and kissed her chubby cheek, “Love you too baby.” 

Then you looked at Andy and sighed, “General Andy Barber, this little miss is in charge, okay?” 

You said, raising an eyebrow. Andy laughed and shooed you away. 

Once you had left and the sound of the black Toyota SUV being driven away grew silent, Andy looked down at Chloe and smiled, “Shall I get your coat?” 

Chloe looked up to her uncle and clapped her hands, “Yup! And can I get ice cweam?” 

“Yes, you can!” 

**

The moment Andy got into the driver's seat, Andy sighed as he got visions of his best friend. This truck was his favorite and his dream car. Andy laughed as he remembered sitting in the backseat. You and Ari were arguing about something stupid. Even in the passenger's side, you still couldn't reach the floor. 

“Uncle DeeDee? Where are we going?” Chloe asked. Shaking his thoughts out, Andy looked behind him, to see Chloe looking back at him.

“To Friendly's!” Andy said with excitement. 

Chloe's eyes lit up and she giggled with excitement, “Mommy takes me there when I get awards from school!”

“Well then shall we?” Andy said as he started the car and backed out from the driveway. 

The drive was a little long, but Andy kept Chloe company playing Disney songs. With singing her favorites from Frozen and Brave. Once Andy pulled up into the parking lot, he got out and helped Chloe out of her car seat. The hostess sat them down at their table. 

“Now Chloe, do you know what you want? Or did you need me to help you?” Andy asked, showing the kid's menu to her. 

Chloe looked at the menu, knowing that she didn't know half of the words, “Mommy gets this one for me!” Chloe pointed at the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. 

“Oh, that's a good one. Your daddy likes those.” Andy said. 

The waitress came a few moments later, and Andy ordered. He ordered the grilled cheese sandwich for Chloe along with a small glass of juice. And Andy got himself a Cheeseburger and onion rings. Along with a glass of coke. 

While they waited for their food, Chloe was given a little coloring page with some crayons. As she worked on that, Andy noticed the heavy mix of you and Ari. With her tongue sticking out, Andy had to giggle, knowing that trait was from her mom. With the frowning, Ari comes out.

**

After dinner, Andy let Chloe choose an ice cream. The list was long, but her eyes lit up as she saw a Strawberry and Mint Sundae, with Chocolate Syrup, whipped cream, and lots of sprinkles. 

“Uncle DeeDee, this one!” Chloe said, in excitement. 

Andy laughed and he knew why she chose that. It's her mom's favorite and you always try to get Ari to taste the weird combo, but that never happens. 

Ten minutes later, the waitress came by with the sundae and Andy had to film the reaction to Chloe. The moment the dessert was on the table, Chloe's eyes were filled with excitement. Her mouth opened and she let out a big gasp.

“Uncle DeeDee! There are lots of spinkles!” Chloe said, as Andy reached for the spoons and handed her one. Chloe had tried to reach for the ice cream, but since she is tiny, it was impossible. So Andy sat her up and she took a big scoop. 

Andy laughed and took another picture as most of the whipped cream, some sprinkles, and the chocolate sauce smeared along her face.  He marveled at how much Chloe was like her father and yet so much like you. She truly was a special little girl. Sadness gripped his heart at the thought of Ari. He tried to think about how your date might be going.

~~~

You sat at the table with Jake, listening to one of his stories about Roque and Cougar arguing over a dog. His smile was so broad and his laugh was so clear but something wasn’t right. You wanted Ari but Ari was gone. Jake was here now. His bubbly personality made you happy. Jake tilted his head, “Y/N, are you okay?”

You shook your head out of your thoughts and looked at Jake, who had a concerned look. You cleared your throat and gave a smile, “I'm okay, just a bit tired.” 

You half lied and it was true. You are tired, but at the same time, your thoughts were with Ari and your family. 

You felt Jake's eyes on you and you sighed, “Jake I'm okay, it's just been a long day.” 

Jake sighed and took your hand into his, “Come, let's get you home.” 

Jake got up from his seat and held his hand out. You took it and got up. Jake placed his arm around you and kissed your cheek. The two of you headed for the exit and heard his friends holler and whistle towards them. Jake laughed, knowing that wasn't going to happen, “Shut up!” 

He yelled behind him. You also knew what his friends were whistling about, but it's not gonna happen. Nor would it ever. The car ride was a quiet one, with only the music playing in the background. 

“Are you sure, everything is okay?” Jake asked you. You turned and smiled at him. 

“I’m okay, just tired like I mentioned.” You say. Jake took your word for it and continued driving. It wasn’t long before Jake pulled up into your driveway. Again, the both of you sat in silence, when Jake placed his finger underneath your chin making you face him. 

“I had fun tonight,” Jake told you, and he reached over and gave you a small peck on your lips. 

You smiled against his lips and kissed him back. Jake went back for more, but you held him back and he apologized, “Jake, I’m not ready for that. I appreciate you.”

Jake wiped his face in embarrassment, “I should be sorry. I forgot about that, I’ll call you this weekend and hopefully plan something?” Jake asked. 

You nodded and got out of the car. Jake watched as you walked up the steps and disappeared into the house. 

You closed the door and you locked it behind you. The house was dark, except for the lights glowing in the family room. You then headed over to see Andy watching some kind of video. But as you got closer, you realized what he was watching. 

“We both just came home from the hospital.” You said. 

Andy turned around, “Oh, I didn’t hear you come in. I found this and-” 

“It’s okay, Andy. I play it once in a while.” You say, as you take a seat, take off your cowboy hat and lean back. 

“How did the date go?” Andy asked, pausing the video. 

You sighed and turned to her friend, “It was fun. I mean, it's not the same when Ari would take me when it's the three of us.”

“But you enjoyed yourself?” Andy asked, hoping she did. 

You laughed and sighed. “I did.”

Before, you could say anything small footsteps could be heard. You and Andy looked over to see Chloe with her Pua and in her Hello Kitty jammies.

“Mommy!” Chloe said, as she held her arms up and you picked her up. Placing her on your lap, Chloe looked at her Uncle and then the TV. 

“Mommy, is that Papa?” Chloe asked, looking at her mom. 

You kissed the top of her head and smiled, “Yes baby, that's your Papa. That's the day that you were born!” 

Andy pressed play. 

“Mommy! Papa is hadsome!” Chloe giggled.

Andy burst into laughter and you blushed a million shades of red. 

“It's true! Mommy says that Papa is hadsome!” Chloe replied.

Andy glanced down at Chloe, “He was very handsome. All the ladies thought so, including your mom.”

Chloe looked up at Andy, “You are handsome too.”

He blushed, “Thank you, Chloe. That’s a high compliment from the prettiest girl in the room.”

“Mommy’s the pwettiest.”

Andy gave a coy smile at the little girl then looked up at you, “I said the prettiest girl. Your mama is the prettiest woman.”

[hollybee8917]

Thank you for the recommendations!

SaiyanPrincessSwanie Reading List Weeks 193 & 194

Welcome to weeks 193 & 194

A/N: Thank you again to those who gave me recommendations for fanfics. 💜 This week had me reading 30 fics. Absolutely amazing stuff here.

As always these will be listed in no particular order. None of these stories are mine. I’m just signal-boosting them. The author is listed next to the title. My goal is to signal boost writers and spread positivity in the community.  💜💜

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Please make sure you’re reading the warnings on every story. They range from dark to fluff. Do Not Read if you are under 18 years old. These stories are meant for adults only. You’re responsible for your own media consumption.

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I Will Always Wait For You - (Steve x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

Made for Me - epilogue - (Bucky x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

Crossing the Line - (Bucky x Reader) - @thestarkinternship

Invitation - (Steve x Reader) - @stargazingfangirl18

Two Flames - (Steve x Reader) - @labella420

In the Court of the Shield and Star - Chp 1 - (Steve x OFC) - @hollybee8917

Nurse - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Hero’s Welcome - (Steve x Reader) - @labella420

Second Hand - (Steve x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Double Trouble - (Stucky x Reader) - @marvelavengerspovs1

Exhibition - @nekoannie-chan

Housewarming - (Steve x Reader) - @the-iceni-bitch

Hello - (Steve x Reader) - @cockslutpadalecki

Unintended Encounters - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

All His - (Curtis x Honey) - @sweater-daddiesdumbdork

Sergeant Snuggles - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

Fugitive - (Steve x Reader) - @lokischambermaid

Daily battle - @nekoannie-chan

Everything You Want - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Cuddle bug - (Steve x Reader) - @nicoline1998enilocin

What did I forget? - (Brock x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Make A Wish And Blow … - (Steve x Reader x Bucky x Brock) - @americasass81

Recognition - Part 4 - (Captain Hydra x Reader) - @labella420

TOL - I'm your daddy now (2) - (Lloyd x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Seasons Stuffies - (Bucky x Reader) - @rookthorne

Built Differently - Full of Surprises - (Stucky x Reader) - @rookthorne

Collared part 37 - @spnexploration

Collared part 38 - @spnexploration

Finding Home (3) - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Life Is Short So Make It Sweet - Chp 5 - (Curtis x Honey) - @sweater-daddiesdumbdork

[hollybee8917]

Hey guys. I’ve made a decision about Song of the Moon. I know it’s been a while since the last update so I’m going to remove it and rework the story. I will reupload it, I promise. It may be a while though.

[hollybee8917]

Love Online Chapter 15

Warnings: a little language. The rest is just sweet.

Chris and Merida had both fallen asleep on the couch and were awoken by Merida's phone. Chris picks it up and sees its her father.

            "Who is it?"

            "Your father."

            "I don't want to talk to him. What if he..."

            "Maybe Tiffany got through to him. Maybe we should at least see what he wants."

            "Fine, but put him on speaker."

Chris accepts and puts it on speaker.

           "Daddy."

            "Hey Princess. Look I want to apologize for how I acted earlier. I shouldn't have yelled at you or even blamed Chris for what happened. I know it wasn't his fault that he was only looking out for you. I was an ass. Can you forgive me?"

            "Oh daddy, of course. I know you were just looking out of me and was worried, but Chris would never..."

           "I know he wouldn't. I know he loves you. I want to apologize to him as well."

            "I'm here Shawn. I heard everything."

            "I'm sorry Chris. I shouldn't have reacted that way. I shouldn't have yelled at you. You have done so much for my daughter. I meant what I said to you the other day. You have brought a light back into her life and I want to thank you for that. I hope you're not going anywhere, I mean... I hope you and her are..."

            Chris smiles. "We are fine. I'm not going anywhere. I'm actually here till Monday. I have the weekend off, but I go back to filming Monday. I will be filming till November."

            "Okay. Just be careful. I know you will but take care of my daughter."

            "I will. Always. I won't let anything happen to her. You have my word on that. Your daughter means the world to me."

            Her dad smiles. "Thanks Chris."

            "So daddy, did Tiffany talk to you?"

            "Yes, she told me everything. I know it wasn't Chris's fault. I know that Bradley has been doing this for a while now. He never stopped loving you, or so he says. He has been watching you ever since you broke up."

            "What!"

            "You didn't know?"

            "No! I have him blocked on Instagram. I don't see anything he posts and he can't see mine."

            "Oh, well sorry, maybe I shouldn't have said anything, but yeah. According to Tiffany who sees his posts says he has never forgotten you and that he has been watching you and when he saw you were with Chris he got mad and started saying a lot on there."

Merida looks at Chris. Chris doesn't say a word. He looks down at Dixie who is laying at the end of the couch with her head on his feet.

            "Well, I think he's gone now. I don't think I will hear from him again. Right Chris?"

            "Right. My security team took care of him."

            "Okay good! Well I guess I'll let you two go. Enjoy your weekend. I love you Princess, and again I'm sorry."

            "I love you too Daddy. Goodnight."

Chris ended the call and set her phone on the coffee table.

            "Well glad everything is okay with your dad."

            "Yeah me too. I was worried. As I said I've never seen him react that way before and it scared me."

            "I know, but you don't have to be scared anymore. It's all over." He says rubbing her shoulder.

            "Chris?"

            "Yes babe?"

            "Will I still be followed?"

            "No, I don't think you need to be unless you would feel safer that way."

            "No. I hate the idea of being followed everywhere I go."

Chris smiles. "Alright. I will tell them they don't have to anymore. But promise me, if you ever feel unsafe or think you are in danger tell me. Okay?"

            "Okay. I will."

            Chris kisses her head. "Babe?"

            "Yes?"

            "You never did answer my question."

            "What question?" She asked looking up at him.

            "The question I asked you when we played scrabble."

Merida looked up at Chris then looked back down and stayed quiet.

            "Babe?"

            "I thought you had forgotten about that question." She said without looking at him.

Chris laughs.

           "No. I haven't forgotten. I was trying to give you time and then with everything that happened I just didn't bring it back up. But...it's been two months since I asked."

            "I...I'm..."

Chris puts his hand under her chin and lifts it up so she is looking at him.

           "What is it? You scared?"

            "Yes, but...I'm...not..."

             "You're not what?"

             "I'm not ready for that."

             "Okay, I respect that. I understand."

              "You know I love you and..."

              "Babe, it's okay," he says taking her hand and rubbing it. "I love you too." He leans forward and kisses her.

Merida smiles. "You know I never told you that like your hair better this way." She says reaching up running hands over his hair.

              "Oh you do huh?"

              "Yes, I didn't really like it long. I also like you better without the beard." She says rubbing his cheek.

             "Is that so?" he asks smiling.

             "Yes, the beard tickled."

Chris laughs. "Oh it did huh?"

            "Yeah."

             "Well I can't promise it will stay like this forever. And speaking of being tickled, are you ticklish?"

           "Why?"

            "I'm just asking."

             "Don't get any ideas."

Chris laughs. "Are you?"

             "Maybe."

             "You're not going to tell me?"

             "No." she says biting her lip

              "Oh babe, you and that lip biting." He says reaching up and caressing her cheek then leaning forward and kissing her.

            "Chris." Merida says pulling away slightly.

            "Yeah."

Merida gets quiet.

            "What is it babe?"

Merida doesn't say a word she leans forward and kisses Chris on the lips then kisses his neck.

            "Babe, are you sure you're ready? We don't..."

            "Yes Chris I'm sure. I don't want to go all the way but..."

Chris smiles and lifts her chin so she is looking at him. "If you're sure. I don't want you to feel like you have to."

            "I'm sure. I want to."

Chris smiles and leans forward and kisses her.

            Chris and Merida spend the rest of the weekend together. They mostly spend it at Merida's house relaxing watching TV and playing games. They take Dixie for some walks. Then early Monday morning Chris leaves after they have eaten breakfast.

            "I will text you when I get back to Boston."

            "Okay."

            "I love you Babe."

            "I love you too."

Chris kisses her then picks up his stuff and leaves. Merida stands at the door and watches him pull out of her driveway. Once he's gone she cleans up from their breakfast and gets ready for work.

            The next few weeks go by. One night Merida is talking to Chris on FaceTime.

            "Chris?"

            "Yeah babe?"

            "Do you think it's safe for me to get back on Instagram?"

"Uh...I..."

            "I promise I will be careful."

            "I will let you on one condition."

            "What's that?"

            "You have to promise me; you won't read any comments."

            "I promise. If I do, I will be careful...I mean I will ignore them."

            "Alright."

            "I need my password. You changed it remember."

            "Oh right. Its flannagan."

            "Flannagan?"

            "Yeah. It's the street I grew up on."

            "Oh. You know it's also the name of a character in Oliver and Company."

            "Oh yes you're right. I had forgotten about that."

            They talked for another hour before they said goodnight. That night Merida got on Instagram and posted a pic.

Disneydoggrl83❤️

I was studying and Dixie put her head on my book and gave me this look like "are you done yet? I'm tired."

Merida then put her phone down beside her and went to sleep. The next morning Merida wakes up to her phone. She picks it up and sees she has a message.

Morning Beautiful

Merida sees the message and is confused. Why would Chris message her from his private account? He always uses his phone number now. They have not talked on Instagram in months.

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Uh good morning. Why are you messaging me here? Why are you not using your phone number?

(Chris not putting pic again) I laid my phone down somewhere and I can't find it. So decided to message you here.

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Oh, okay.

Merida still didn't know what to think. She decided to message Chris.

Merida-Morning Chris. Have you sent me a message on Instagram?

Merida sets her phone down and gets ready for work.  After she is ready and is eating breakfast her phone goes off.

Hope you have a wonderful day Babe. I love you

Merida smiles. It sounds just like Chris. But it can't be? Can it? Has he misplaced his phone and is messaging her here?

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Thanks. You too. ☺️

Merida cleans up her dishes and quickly brushes her teeth and feeds Dixie then lets her outside and heads to work. The morning goes by quickly. When nap time comes Merida is glad she has time to relax. She is patting a kid to sleep when her phone goes off.

Chris-This is Brad Chris's assistant. Be careful.Scammers are everywhere

Merida sees the message and is curious as to why his assistant is messaging her from Chris's phone and is surprised by his message. She knows scammers are everywhere, but it just doesn't make since. This is from his official account. It's the same pic and even has the blue check mark. How can it not be Chris? She hopes she hears from Chris soon.

The rest of the day goes by and she still hears nothing from Chris. That night after she eats dinner she does her homework. While she is reading she gets another message on Instagram.

Hey beautiful! Hope you had a wonderful day. I still can't seem to find my phone. Having to use my laptop to message you from my Instagram.

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Oh, okay. I had a pretty good day. I'm tired. Doing homework at the moment. Not fun.

Yeah homework is never fun. Good luck with that. I miss you.

Merida smiles. It sounds so much like Chris. How could it be scammer?

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Thanks. I need it. I miss you too. I need to get to bed. I have a long day tomorrow.

Okay, goodnight beautiful. Love you

Disneydoggrl83❤️

Goodnight. Love you too.

Merida can't believe that Chris has not called her. She wants to believe these messages that tell her he can't find his phone. It makes since, since he hasn't called her. But then she remembers the message she got from his assistant saying be careful of scammers. Something weird is going on. Merida thinks. She lays down with Dixie beside her and goes to sleep. The next few days go by. She still has not gotten a call from Chris. She is still talking to who she thinks is him on Instagram. He always messages her and says good morning and wishes her a good day. At night he messages her a little but its brief. Then one Friday night, Merida has just gotten home from work and is getting ready to fix her dinner when her phone goes off. She sees she is getting a FaceTime call from Chris. She immediately answers.

            "Chris!"

            "Hey babe. I'm sorry I haven't called in a few days. I've been super busy. When I get done with filming I crash."

            "It's okay. I understand."

            "I saw the message my assistant sent you. What's going? Has someone contacted you?"

            "Uh...well...I got this message on Instagram. It looks like it was you. It had your profile picture and even had the blue check mark."

            "What! What did it say?"

            "They wished me good morning. They sounded just like you. Called me beautiful, babe and even said I love you. They told me that they miss placed their phone and that's why they were using Instagram to message me. I thought it was weird, but it made since, since I haven't talked to you. So I thought it was you."

            "Babe! I have not messaged you. I won't use my private account to message you. Now that I have your number this is the only way I will contact you. Would you copy the messages and send them to me? I want to see."

            "Okay, I will when we get off."

            "No, do it now. I will hold on."

            "Okay, if I happen to lose you, I will call you back."

            "Okay babe."

Merida minimizes her call and goes to Instagram and copies the messages and sends them Chris. She then goes back to the call.

            "Chris, you still there?"

            "Yes. I got the message. Hang on let me look."

Chris checks his message.

            "Fuck! Babe, I can see why you thought it was me. But it wasn't! I need to look into this. Are you okay with me logging into your account to check this out?"

            "Yes. I trust you."

            "Okay. And I loved your post by the way. Dixie is cute. She's really growing."

            "I know! Chris?"

            "Yeah babe?"

            "I'm sorry."

            "Sorry? What are you sorry for?"

            "For thinking it was you. I should have known better. I know you..." she says biting her lip.

            "Babe, it's okay. You have nothing be sorry for. I should have tried contact you before now. It's my fault. I've just been so busy lately and I...I'm the one who should be sorry. It's my fault." He frowns.

            "Chris, no. It's not your fault. I know your busy. I just feel so stupid! I should have known it wasn't you. I should have stopped talking to them when your assistant messaged me, but I...I was..."

            "Babe, hey, it's okay. I will take of it alight?"

            "Okay."

            "Don't talk to them anymore alright? Just ignore them if they message you again."

            "Alright. Can I still post on Instagram?"

            "Yes, just be careful."

            "I will, promise."

            "Alright. Well babe, I'm sorry to cut this short, but I need to take Dodger for a walk and try and get some sleep. I have a long day tomorrow."

            "Okay. Goodnight Chris. I love you."

            "I love you too beautiful."

Chris says blowing her a kiss. Merida smiles and blows a kiss back to him and they end the call.

Merida is about to fix her dinner when her phone goes off. She has another message and she has comments on her post.

Hey beautiful! Hope you had a wonderful day! I miss you so much.

Disneydoggrl83❤️

(pic I used earlier of the dog goes here again i wont put the pic again)

I was studying and Dixie puts her head on my book and gave me this look like "are you done yet? I'm tired."

LoveableTiff💕Liked Aww, Dixie is just so stinking cute! She is really growing too! Wow 😮

Fangirl # 2 Liked Aww, Dixie is cute. ☺️

(chris pic profile would go here not putting it again)

Liked

Dixie is adorable. She is really growing. I miss her. Look forward to seeing her again soon. ☺️I love you beautiful 😘

Merida couldn't believe it! Scott, Chris's brother had liked and commented on her post and she was sure that her Chris was the one that liked and commented on her post. Her thoughts were then interrupted by her phone going off.

Chris-Wanted to let you know, that it was me who liked and commented on your post. ☺️

Merida-I figured it was. Thanks for letting me know. ☺️

Chris-Love you babe, goodnight sweet dreams.

Merida-Goodnight Chris. Love you too 😘

Chris-😘❤️

Over the next few weeks Chris and Merida continued to talk. Merida didn't get any more messages from Chris's Instagram account. She also notices that it disappeared and knew that Chris had taken care of it. As the month passed, Merida was getting excited. It was almost November and she would be able to see Chris again. One Friday night Merida had just gotten home from work and was eating dinner when her phone went off. She saw it was Chris Face Timing her.

            "Hey!"

            "Hey beautiful. How's my girl?"

            "I'm good. I just got home. I'm eating dinner."

            "Oh sorry."

            "It's okay. You don't have to apologize. How was your day?"

            "Tiring. I'm ready for a break."

            "I bet you are."

            "I wanted to talk to you about Thanksgiving."

            "Okay."

            "What do you have planned?"

            "Well I always go to my dad's on Thanksgiving."

            "Well I was wondering if you would like to spend Thanksgiving with my family."

            "I would love to, but..."

            "But?"

            "I hate to not be with my dad on Thanksgiving. We always spend thanksgiving together and..."

            "I understand. How about we get together after thanksgiving? You could come to Boston with me.

            "Uh...yeah ...I guess I can."

            "You guess you can." Chris laughs. "Babe, what's wrong?"

            "Nothing. I just..."

            "Are you scared?"

            "A little. I've never met your family. What if they hate me?"

            "Babe, they won't hate you. They will love you, just like I do. You've already sorta met Scott. He can't wait to meet you in person and my mom, she can't wait to meet you."

            "You've talked to your family about me?"

            "Of course I have. Babe, I promise it will be okay. They will love you."

Merida smiles. "Okay. Would you like to spend Thanksgiving with me and my dad?"

            "I'd love to babe."

Merida smiles again. "When will you be here?"

            "I should be able to be there the day before Thanksgiving if all goes well."

            "Okay. I can't wait to see you. I've missed you so much."

            "I've missed you too babe. I need to go, but I will talk to you later alright? I love you."

            "I love you too Chris."

Kiss blows her a kiss and hangs up.

Merida is excited. She can't wait to see Chris, but she is nervous about meeting his family. He told her she had nothing to worry about, but she can't help but worry. What will they think of her? She is only a daycare teacher. She knows Chris would hate her thinking this way, but she couldn't help it. She still at times wonders what he sees in her, but she knows he loves her and would do anything for her and she loves him. She is trying to get better about not doubting herself but it's still hard.

Two days before Thanksgiving Merida has just gotten home, she has let Dixie outside and is getting ready to eat some dinner when her phone rings. She picks it up from the island and sees its Tiffany.

            "Hey girl!"

            "Mer, hey! How are you?"

            "I'm good."

            "I'm sure your better than good. Doesn't Chris come tomorrow?"

            "Yes," she smiles.

            "I know your smiling. I can hear it in your voice. When he is getting there?"

            "Not sure. He hasn't told me a time."

            "When are you going to your dads?"

            "Around noon on Thanksgiving."

            "Alright. I should be there too."

            "Oh your coming too?"

            "Yeah. I am going to Matt's soon after, so I won't be staying long."

            "Oh, okay. Glad things are going well for you and Matt."

            "Me too. He's a great guy."

            "He seems like it. I still want to meet him."

            "I know. And I promise you will soon. So you haven't had any more fake accounts have you?"

            "No, not since Chris took care of that one. I've been very careful on Instagram lately."

            "That's good. There are still crazy fan girls on there. I know you said you're not reading comments much."

            "No, I promised Chris I wouldn't. He knows it only makes me feel bad."

            "Yeah. So things with you and Chris, are they getting serious?"

            "I don't know. I mean we haven't been together but almost five months. So..."��   

            "Well a lot can happen in five months."

             "True, but I'm not rushing it Tiff. I am not ready to even think about that yet."

Tiffany laughs. "Alright fine. Well I was wondering."

            "Yeah?"

            "Maybe we can have girls night when you get back from Boston."

            "Sure, I'll need it."

            "Why is that?"

            "I will need to tell all about meeting his family and..."

            "Oh right. Your nervous about that aren't you?"

            "I'm terrified! Tiff, what if they hate me? What if they..."

            "Mer, I know Chris told you they will love you! I know they will. Your amazing! I'm sure you will fit right in."

            "I hope your right."

            "I know I'm right. Stop worrying! I need to go. I'll see you in a few days. Love ya."

            "Love you too. See ya."

Merida hung up and a few minutes later Chris called her. They talked for a few minutes before he said he had to go, but he told her he would be there around noon the next day maybe a little later. After Merida ate some dinner and let Dixie back in she got ready for bed and climbed in bed and read for a minutes before finally climbing under the covers and going to sleep with Dixie next to her. She couldn't wait to see him the next day. She went to sleep smiling and dreamed of Chris.

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This was so sweet and sad!! A wonderful read!

You're Not Alone

Warnings: This is a sad one shot. I got this idea and had to write. It is sad. But It has some sweet parts too.

Thanks to @hollybee8917 for the cover photo :) also thanks to @angelbabyyy99 for helping me with my title and giving me a little help with my story. Also to my bff @cevansbaby-dove for helping with this story too.

Emma and Chris have been married for five years and it has been the most beautiful years of marriage. Every time Emma would see Chris her face would light up. One Friday evening they are sitting on the couch together cuddled up watching a movie.

“Can you believe tomorrow it has been seven years since the day we met.” Chris says.

“Wow, I didn’t realize that was tomorrow. Your so good at remembering dates I’m terrible.”

Chris smiles. “It’s okay babe. I thought maybe we could do something special like dinner maybe or something.”

“Sure, sounds good. Are you thinking going out for dinner?”

“Yes, that’s what I was thinking. Is that okay?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

“Okay I will take care of making the reservations. I’ll call tomorrow.”

Emma nods her head and lays her head on Chris’s chest. He smiles and leans down and kisses her head. “I love you babe. I love you so much.”

“I love you too darling.”

The next day Chris calls the restaurant he plans to take Emma and makes a reservation for that evening around 6. They spend the day relaxing together then that evening they start getting ready.

“Darling?” Emma calls from the bedroom.

“Yeah babe?” Chris says coming to the bedroom.

“Do I need to dress up for tonight?”

“Yeah, a little bit.”

“Okay.”

Emma heads into her walk-in closet and looks for a dress to wear.

She comes out wearing…

“Wow babe! You look beautiful!”

“Thanks. You look nice too.”

“Thanks. Let’s go.”

Emma grabs her small purse and Chris’s takes her hand and they head out to the car. He helps her in and then he climbs into the driver’s side, and he pulls out of the driveway and drives to restaurant. It takes a few minutes for them to get there. Chris looks over at Emma and smiles. He places a hand on her leg. She smiles and places her hand on top of his and intertwines their fingers. They continue to hold hands all the way to the restaurant. When Chris pulls into the parking lot, Emma can’t believe her eyes. She has never been here, but she knows its fancy.

“Wow Chris.”

“You like it?”

“It looks fancy.”

“It is. I wanted to make tonight special.” He smiles as he parks the car. He turns off the engine and gets out and goes around to the passenger side and opens her door. He takes Emma’s hand as she gets out. They walk in hand in hand. They are greeted by a young man.

“Do you have a reservation?”

“Yes, Evans for two.”

He looks down at his book. “Oh yes. Right this way.”

They follow the young man to the table.

“Hope you enjoy. Your waitress will be with you shortly.” He smiles then leaves.

Chris pulls out the chair for Emma.

            She smiles. “Thanks.”

She sits down and then Chris sits down across from her. They began to look at the menu.

            “Everything sounds so good.”

            “Well get whatever you want.”

A waitress comes to the table Chris orders them both water and a bottle of red wine. She nods and leaves the table. Emma keeps looking at the menu. She is about to speak when her phone goes off. She pulls it out of her purse and sees a text from her mom.

            Mom-Call me as soon as you can!

Emma gets a look on her face. Chris notices. “Babe, what’s wrong?”

            “I just got a text from my mom that says to call her as soon as I can. I might should call her now.”

            “Okay sure.”

            “I’ll be right back.”

Emma gets up and walks outside and calls her mom.

            “Emma.”

            “Mom, I got your message what is it?”

            “It’s your father.”

            “Dad? What happened?”

            “His cancer treatment isn’t working and….” She starts crying.

            “Oh no! Is he?”

            “Yes, I think so. You might want to…”

            “Yes, I will. I will tell Chris and we will come.” I say trying not to cry.

            “Let me know when you’re on your way.”

            “Are you home?”

            “No, we are at the hospital.”

            “Okay. I will let you know when we are on our way. Love you.”

            “Love you too sweetheart.”

Emma hangs up and then starts crying then quickly dries her tears and walks back inside and goes back to the table and sits down. Chris looks up. “Is everything okay?”

            “Umm, no.”

            “What is it?”

            “My dad….” Emma starts to say but then starts crying.

            “Babe…” Chris reaches out and takes her hand. “What is it?”

            “My dad’s cancer treatment isn’t working, and he is….”

            “Oh babe. I’m sorry.”

            “My mom said I should come as soon as I can.”

            Chris nods. “Of course, babe. We can leave tonight if you want.”

            “I’m sorry Chris.”

            “Sorry? For what? You did nothing wrong.”

            “But I ruined tonight. I know you had this whole romantic dinner planned and…”

            “Babe, hey its okay. You’re more important and I know you want to see your dad. It’s okay.”

Chris reaches into his pocket and pulls out money and lays it on the table. “Why are you paying? We didn’t order anything but water and wine.”

            “Yeah, but I need to pay for the wine.”

He stands up “Come on let’s go.” He says holding out his hand.

Emma stands up and takes his hand, they walk to the car and after getting in Chris pulls out, as he drives, he calls and makes a flight for them to go to North Carolina that night. They get home and quickly pack a bag for a few days and then leave and head to the airport. They wait about an hour before their flight is called and they board the plane. Emma messages her mom to let her know she is on the plane heading that way. It takes about two hours and three minutes before they arrive in Asheville around 10 pm. Chris has a car waiting for them when they arrive. He is given the keys. He puts their luggage in the back, and they climb into the car, and he drives them to the hospital. He looks over at Emma and sees her trying not to cry. He reaches over and takes her hand.

“I love you babe.”

She looks over at him and half smiles. “I love you too.”

            They arrive at the hospital and Chris parks, and they walk in together and up the desk. The lady at the desk greets them and asks who they are there to see.

            “Daniel Audrey.”

            “Are you family?”

            “I’m his daughter and this is…”

            “Chris Evans! OMG.”

Chris smiles. “Umm yes…I’m her husband.”

            “Of course you are. Umm he’s in room 515.”

They ride the elevator to the fifth floor and head to his room.  Emma sees my dad in the bed, and he looks weak. Emma’s mom greets her and hugs her. Emma walks to the bed and takes her dad’s hand.

“Hey daddy.”

“Hey princess.” He says in a weak voice.

Chris walks up and stands beside her. “Chris.” Daniel says.

Chris smiles, not sure what to say. Emma sits down in the chair near the bed. Chris stands beside her.

Daniel smiles at his daughter “Your so beautiful, you have your mothers’ eyes.” He says once again in a weak voice.

Emma tries to smile. Her father then closes his eyes and falls asleep.

“He’s sleeping a lot right now.” Emma’s mother says.

“How long has he been here?”

“Since Thursday.”

“Thursday? Why did you wait till today to call me? This is Saturday!”

“I know sweetheart I’m sorry. I didn’t know until today how bad off he was. The doctors are saying he only has days.”

Emma bites her lip trying not to cry. Chris reaches over and takes her hand and squeezes it.

“Are you and Chris planning on staying a few days?”

Emma looks at Chris. Chris nods. “Yes, I plan to stay as long as Emma wants.”

“I can give you the key to the house if you want to go to the house and sleep for a while.”

“Are you going to the house?”

“No, I’m staying here with your father. I can call you if there is any change.”

Emma looks at Chris. “Do you want to go to the house?”

“That’s up to you babe.”

Emma looks back at her father who is still asleep. “I know I wouldn’t be able to sleep.”

“You should at least try sweetheart.” Her mother says.

“She’s right babe. You should at least try. We can head to the house and try and then come back in the morning.”

“You mean later this morning.”

Chris smiles. “Right later this morning.”

Chris and Emma leave the hospital and head to her parents’ house. They unlock the door and are greeted by a golden retriever puppy who runs up to them.

“Lassie! Hey girl.” Emma says and leans down and pets her.

“I guess we are staying in your old room, right?” Chris asks, looking at Emma.

“Yes.” She nods still petting Lassie.

Chris nods and walks upstairs and heads to Emma’s old bedroom and sets their suitcase on the floor by the bed then walks back downstairs and finds Emma on the couch with Lassie. He smiles and walks over and sits down next to her. Emma immediately snuggles up to him and lays her head on his shoulder. Chris wraps his arm around her and kisses her head.

“Chris.”

“Yes babe?”

“My dad is going to die without ever getting grandkids.” She says and starts crying.

"I know babe, I know, it breaks my heart to just think about it, but instead of thinking about what we can't give him, why don't we find comfort in the times shared and memories we made."

Emma looks up at Chris with tears in her eyes. Chris wipes the tears from her eyes with his thumb and smiles at her. “It’s going to be okay. You’re not alone, I am here for you always.”

“I know you are, and I love you. I love you so much Chris.”

“I love you too babe.”

Emma lays her head back on his shoulder and Chris begins to rub her arms and then run his fingers through her hair. He knows this helps relax her and he hopes it will help her now. Emma ends up falling asleep next to Chris. Chris eventually ends up falling asleep as well. The next morning Emma’s phone rings. She wakes up and grabs it from the coffee table where she had laid the night before. She sees it’s her mom. Chris wakes up too.

“Mom.”

“Emma! You need to get to the hospital fast!”

“What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

“Your dad has gotten worse and I…I don’t think its will be long…” she says through tears.

“Oh mom! Okay, we are on our way.” She says trying not to cry and hangs up.

Emma looks at Chris.

“What is it?”

“My dad, he’s worse and he’s…my mom says she doesn’t think he has long.” Emma says biting her lip, so she won’t cry.

“Okay let’s go.” Chris says standing up and holding out his hand to Emma. She takes it and they leave.

Chris drives quickly to the hospital and arrives and they go in and head to his room. Emma walks into the room and sees already that her dad is weaker than he was the night before. She walks to the bed and sits down in the chair next to it and takes his hand.

“Daddy.”

He slowly turns his head and smiles and says in a weak voice.

“Princess.”

“Hey daddy.” She says and rubs his hand.

Daniel tries to squeeze her hand but struggles. “You’re so beautiful, just like your mother. You’re my girl, my princess.”

Emma bites her lip, so she won’t cry.

“I love you, princess. Take of your mom, okay?”

Emma nods her head. Daniel half smiles and looks up at Chris.

“Chris.”

“Yes sir.” Chris says, walking closer and puts his hand on Emma’s shoulder.

“Take care of my girl. Look after her. You have been so….so good for her…she…” he says struggling to talk.

“I will sir, you know I will. I love you with all heart.”

Daniel smiles. “I know you do son. I’m…I’m glad she has a such…such a great man like you.” He looks back at Emma and smiles then takes one last breath and he’s gone. Emma no longer is able to hold back tears and cries. Chris wraps his arms around her and lets her cry on his chest. Emma cries for several minutes. “It’s okay babe. I’m here. Cry all you need to. It’s okay.” He says rubbing her back.

Later that day they head back to the house and sit together in the living room. Emma is looking at old pictures of her as a child with her father. As she looks, she is crying, remembering those moments and knowing that she will no longer have any new memories with him. As she is looking, she all of sudden gets nauseous and runs from the room and runs to the downstairs bathroom.

“Babe?” Chris says concerned when she all of sudden got up and ran out of the room. He gets up and walks to the bathroom and sees her on the floor leaning over the toilet.

“Babe, are you okay?”

Emma nods. “Yes, I think so. I just nauseous all of sudden.”

“Maybe it’s just your nerves. You are going through a lot right now.”

“Maybe.” Emma then slowly stands up and stands at the sink. Chris is standing behind her. As Emma stands at the sink then it hits her. “OMG!”

“What? What’s wrong?”

Emma then runs back to the living room and picks up her phone and pulls up an app and looks at it. Chris is right behind her. “Babe, what’s wrong?”

“OMG! No! I can’t be!”

“What? You can’t be what?”

Emma’s mom looks at her “Emma, sweetheart do you think your…”

Emma nods her head slowly.

“Think she’s what? What is going on?” Chris asks, looking at Emma then her mother.

“I’m late Chris.”

“Late?”

“Yes, I’m late. You know…”

“Oh! Wait…so your…you mean your…your pregnant!”

Emma nods her head and then starts crying. Chris immediately wraps his arms around her. “Hey, why are you crying? This is what we wanted; we have been trying for so long. I thought you would be happy.”

“I am but…but why now? Why couldn’t this have happened before…before…”

“Oh babe. Listen, it’s going to be okay. Your dad is looking down right now and I bet he’s smiling.”

“Oh Chris.” She sniffs.

Chris kisses her head. “I love you babe.”

“I love you too.” She smiles and lays her head on his chest.

It’s quiet for a few minutes then Emma says. “Chris.”

“Yes babe.”

“I have the perfect name for it.”

“What’s that babe?”

“If it’s a boy Daniel and if it’s a girl Danielle.”

Chris smiles. “They are perfect I love them.” He knows why Emma chose those names and he thinks it’s a great name and he couldn’t be happier. They will have the baby they always longed for even if it happened at the most unexpected time. He couldn’t be happier, but right now he wants to be with Emma and comfort her during this difficult time and make sure she knows she’s not alone, that he will always be by her side no matter what.

This was a hard one shot for me to write, but I ended up liking it by the time I was done. I could make this into a series and add more if you guys want. Let me know if you want more with these characters.

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[hollybee8917]

Love Online Chapter 14 Part 2

Warnings: some language and rough scenes but nothing too bad.

   The next morning Chris wakes up and Dixie is curled up in front of the pillow beside him. He smiles and climbs out of bed. He grabs his clothes and heads to the bathroom to get a shower. After his shower he heads back to his room and packs his suit case then heads to the kitchen. He fixes himself a cup of coffee then fixes one for Merida the way she likes it. He takes a sip of his then picks up Merida's cup and heads to her room. He quietly opens her door and finds her curled up holding a pillow sound asleep. He sits down on the bed beside her and gently rubs her shoulder.

            "Babe, wake up."

            "Mm." She groans opening her eyes and looking up at Chris.

           "Chris."

           "Morning beautiful. I brought you coffee." He says holding it out.

            "Oh thanks." She says sitting up and taking the cup from him and taking a sip.

            "I need to leave soon. My flight leaves in an hour."

            "Can I come with you?"

Chris smiles. "Aww babe, I wish you could, but I would be filming all day and..."

            "I didn't mean that, I meant to the airport."

            "Oh. Well I would say yes, but I drove a car and if you rode with me how would you get back?"

            "I could drive your car back and take it where you rented it from. I could get Tiffany to come pick me up. Please Chris."

            "Babe, don't make this harder than it is. I already don't want to leave you, I know it would be hard leaving you at the airport." He says reaching up and caressing her cheek.

            "Please Chris," she pouts.

             "God, babe please don't give me that look. You know what it does to me and I can't say no."

Just then Dixie jumps up on the bed next to them and barks.

            "Dixie! What is it girl?"

Dixie barks again.

            "Do you need to go out?"

Dixie barks again and jumps down from the bed and starts towards the door.

            "Alright I'm coming." Merida stands up carrying her cup of coffee and follows Dixie to the kitchen and to the side door to the backyard. Merida slides the door open and Dixie runs out. Chris comes and stands next to her.

            "One of these days I will have to bring Dodger so they can have a play date." He says smiling.

            "She would love that."

            She looks up at Chris, "You never did answer me by the way." She smiled.

            "About?"

            "Me coming with you."

            "Aww babe, I thought we discussed this."

            "No we didn't finish cause Dixie came in."

            "Babe, I would love you to but I just don't think I could..." he pauses looking into her eyes.

            "Don't think you could what?"

            "Handle leaving you at the airport. This is already hard enough for me."

Dixie runs back in and Merida sides the door closed.

            "Okay fine."

She walks away from Chris and follows Dixie to the couch and sits down and drinks her coffee in silence.

            "Babe, please don't be upset." Chris says walking towards the couch and sitting down next to her.

            "I don't want to say goodbye this way."

Merida doesn't look at him she remains quiet.

          "Babe, look at me please," Chris says placing a hand on her leg.

Merida looks at him with a sad face and Chris can tell she is about ready to cry.

            "Aww babe, please don't look at me like that. Please. I love you, you know I do. I just..."

Merida remains quiet just looking at Chris with her sad face. Chris sighs.

            "Babe, your killing me! I can't stand to see you giving me that look. I can't believe I'm saying this. Fine. You can come with me."

            "Really! You mean it!"

            "Yes."

Merida throws her arms around him. "Oh Chris I love you! I love you so much."

Chris kisses her head. Then her phone goes off.

Catherine-Merida! Good morning! I know you told me Chris is leaving today, why don't you take the day off and come in tomorrow?

            "Aww I love my boss!"

            "What did she say?"

Merida showed him the message.

           "That was nice of her."

Merida-Yes he is, he is fixing to leave soon and I am going with him to the airport. Thanks.

Catherine-Okay sweetie. If you need me I'm here. I know you said it would be several months till you see him again right?

Merida-Yes. November 🥺

          "Well babe we need to get going. I'll go grab my stuff."

Chris stands up and heads to his bedroom and grabs his suit case and heads back to the living room. Merida is now standing next to the couch. Dixie jumps down from the couch and runs to him and barks.

            "Aww, she knows your leaving and doesn't want you to go."

Chris looks down at her. "I'll be back soon girl, don't worry. You take care of Merida okay?" He says squatting down and rubbing her head.

Dixie barks at him. Chris stands up and they head out. Chris drives them to the airport and when they arrive Chris parks the car. He goes to the check point and then heads to his gate. He reaches it just as they are calling his flight.

            "I love you babe, I'll call you tonight alright?"

            "I love you too." Merida says hugging him. "I will miss you."

            "I'll miss you too, but it won't be long and I will see you again soon."

            "I know. Be careful."

            "I will don't worry. Bye beautiful." Chris kisses her hard on her lips. It's unlike any kiss they have ever shared before. It's a kiss that neither of them want to pull away from, but finally knowing he has to board his flight Chris reluctantly pulls away and hugs Merida and kisses her on her head and heads toward the terminal. "I love you!" He calls back.

            "Love you too." Merida calls back crying as she watches him walk towards his plane down the long terminal. She knew watching Chris leave would be hard but didn't know it would be this hard. She continues to cry as she walks back to the parking deck where Chris parked the car. After Merida drops off the car, she calls Tiffany and she comes to pick her up and drives her back home. She can't stay long, she has to be at work soon.

Chris messages Merida when he lands back in Boston. Merida spends the day reading until Chris facetimes her that night. While she is reading she gets a text from Tiffany.

Tiffany-Thought you would like to see this.

No matter how long I'm gone, he is always happy to see me ☺️

Authors note- Chris does not have a beard and of course it hasn't been 10 long weeks. And I know this is from a different time but was the only video I found like this.

Merida smiles and laughs. That night when she talks to Chris she tells him that Tiffany sent her the video he had posted. They talked for about an hour. Merida really missed Chris. She didn't want to hang up and say goodnight. Dixie misses Chris too. She often would go in the room he stayed in and lay in the bed and sleep. The next few days go by and Merida misses Chris like crazy. He does facetime her every night. During the day at work she just plays on her phone. She doesn't look at Instagram since she promised Chris and Tiffany she wouldn't. She misses scrolling through and often wonders if Chris has posted anything. Then one day she gets a text from Tiffany.

Tiffany-Thought you might like to see this since you are not on Instagram right now.

Taking a walk with Dodger on the set of Knives Out!

Merida-Aww! Love it! Thanks for sharing this with me. I miss him so much!

Tiffany- I know you do and your welcome. We need to hang out soon! Girls night?

Merida-Sounds like a plan. This weekend?

Tiffany- I can't this weekend. Next weekend?

Merida-Sounds like a plan!

The next few days go by quickly and Merida comes home tired every day. The next weekend arrives and she and Tiffany hang out as planned. Merida is meeting Tiffany at a restaurant. She has to park far away from the restaurant because its so crowded. As she is getting out and walking to the restaurant she feels like she is being followed. She starts walking quickly and gets lost in the crowd and sneaks into the restuarant. She finds Tiffany already at the table waiting on her. After dinner they head back to her Merida's house and stay up late watching movies.

Chris's POV

Chris is on a break from filming and he gets a text

Ben-Mr. Evans I need to inform you of a matter

Chris-What's up?

Ben-Uh I lost her in the city.

Chris-What do you mean lost her?

Ben-She was going somewhere down town and I lost her in the crowd.

Chris then sends a message to Merida

Chris-On break, can you talk? Missing you 😘

Merida doesn't not answer then he sends a message to Tiffany

Chris-Where are you guys? Is everything okay?

He gets no reply from Tiffany either.

Chris gets called back to set and has to film again.

End of Chris's POV

Hours later Tiffany sees the message from Chris and responds back

Tiffany-Sorry just saw this! Everything is good. We have been watching movies.

The next day Merida is sitting on the couch watching a movie crying when Chris facetimes her. Merida smiles picking it up.

            "Hey."

            "Hey beautiful! Are you crying? What's wrong?"

Merida sniffled. "I'm just watching a movie and its making me cry."

            "What are you watching?"

            "One of yours."

            "One of mine and it's making you cry? What are you watching?"

            "Puncture."

            "Oh."

            "What!! No!!!"

            "Babe, what is it?"

            "You died!!" she screamed, cried and sniffled.

Chris tried not to laugh. "yeah. Is this your first time watching this?"

         "Yes. I have never wanted to watch it. The previews looked rough, but I was scrolling through Netflix and decided to watch it. But man I wish I hadn't now." She cried.

            "Aww babe, I wish I was there with you. I would hold you close and make you feel better."

            "I wish you were. This is awful! I need to watch something happy now or I won't sleep tonight." She said continuing to cry.

            "Aww babe, I hate seeing you cry. It's just a movie. It's okay."

            "I know, but it seemed so real, and I hate your character died! Especially not being able to see what the end result was."

            "Yeah I know."

            "I can't imagination filming a movie like this."

            "It wasn't easy I will tell you that."

            "Okay, its over. I need to find something else to watch now, to get this movie out of my head."

            "Aww babe."

            "I know just the movie!" She smiles.

            "What movie is that babe?"

            "Nanny Daries."

Chris laughs. "Really?"

            "Yes! I love that movie!"

Merida finds it on Netflix and hits play.

        "God I miss you! I want nothing more than to be sitting next to you on the that couch and be snuggling you and kissing you."

Merida smiles. "I would love that too. But I know it will be another few months before that can happen."

            "Yeah I know. Hey, you haven't been on Instagram have you?"

            "No why?"

            "You posted something this morning."

            "What! I haven't posted anything. What was it?"

Just then she got a text

           "Hang on Chris Tiffany just sent me a text."

Tiffany-Merida! Have you been on Instagram after you promised me and Chris you wouldn't?

Merida-No! Chris just told me he saw a post from this morning. I am facetiming him right now.

Tiffany-Sending you the post now

Disneydoggrl83❤️Had such a romantic evening with the love of my life last night.

Authors note-This is not Andrew Garfield. I am just using the pic. And of course its not Merida. You get the idea ☺️

           "What! Where did that come from that is from years ago! I don't even have this picture anymore! Chris I did not post this. I have kept my promise and have not been on Instagram."

            "Who is the guy in the picture?"

            "That's my ex. I have no idea how that got on my Instagram."

            "Does anyone have access to your account? Would he have access to it?"

            "Only Tiffany, but he used to years ago when we were together and I recently changed my password before I stopped using it."

            "Can you give me your password so I can check into it and find out what happened?"

            "Sure. Dixie."

            Chris laughs. "What the shit! Why would you use that as your password?"

          "Christopher language!"

            "Sorry, but seriously never ever use something like that as your password its too easy."

            "Okay. I was trying to make it easy so I would remember it."

            "You need to be more creative. Would you object to me changing it?"

            "No sure just let me know what it is."

            Chris laughs. "Of course but not until your getting back on I wont."

            "I've already promised you I won't get back on. Why can't you give it to me now?"

            "Nope, not giving it to you until that day."

            "Fine."

            "I will change it and check into it. I need to go I have a long day of filming tomorrow."

            "Okay. Love you, talk to you tomorrow."

            "Love you too babe. Goodnight sweet dreams."

            They end the call and Merida gets ready for bed. Months pass Merida and Chris still facetime every night. Then Labor day weekend Merida and Tiffany are in Asheville hanging out and they are in a restaurant eating dinner when all of sudden Tiffany says, "Merida we need to go."

            "Why? What's up?"

            "We just need to go." Unknowingly to Merida Tiffany sends a message to Chris.

Tiffany-He's here!

They both stand and before they can leave the table Bradly shows up beside Merida.

            "What are you doing here?"

            "I need to talk to you." He says grabbing her wrist.

Merida pulls back and says, "I have nothing to say to you. It's been 5 years what could you possibly have to say to me now?"

            "I need to talk to you." He then grabs her and pushes her toward the back exit and pushes her and traps her against the wall. She tries to get away but can't. "Let me go!"

Then all of a sudden Chris appears and pulls him off of her and grabs him and says "You need to stay away from her and forget you ever knew her!"              "She will always be mine. I will never forget her! Ever! I will find a way to steal her away from you. This isn't over yet."

            Chris laughs. "Oh its over! And if you try and contact her I will make your life a living hell!" He says letting him go. He looks over at Merida who is hiding in the corner shaking. He walks towards her and takes her hand. "Merida come with me." He says softly.

They walk out passing Bradly who is yelling things at them as they walk away but they ignore him. Merida looks back but Chris leads her out to his car. After Merida is in he looks back at Tiffany who is now outside the restaurant. "I will take her home."

Tiffany nods.

            They arrive at Merida's house and Chris helps Merida out and they walk into the house. The security stays outside. Dixie comes running up to Chris and Merida and barks. Chris leans down and rubs her head. Merida slowly walks to the couch and sits down. Dixie then follows her jumps up on the couch and lays her head in her lap. Chris walks towards the couch and sits next to Merida. He takes her hand and rubs the top of it.

            "Talk to me. Are you okay?"

            Merida remains quiet and is still shaking. Chris continues to rub her hand to try and calm her.

            "How did you know where I was?"

            "You told me you were going out with Tiffany to a restaurant."

            "Yes, but I didn't tell you which one."

            "Uh...I...I..."

            "Chris, what do you know? What aren't you telling me?"

            Chris sighs and takes a deep breath. "Okay please don't be mad at me. I did this to protect you." Chris then tells her everything and explains what happened and what he did. He didn't tell her though that Tiffany told him not tell her.

            She pulls her hand away. "You did what! This whole time I had a feeling someone was following me. I have been seeing this strange car parked outside when I get home and then the other day I was meeting Tiffany and I felt I was being followed and snuck down an ally way and went into the restaurant to get away from them. And you knew it!"

Chris then thinks to himself. That's why I got that text message that he lost her!

           "Why didn't you tell me?"

            "Well...I know with everything going on with Instagram and then with your ex I just wanted to make sure you were safe while I was gone for so long."

            "You still could have been honest with me and told me."

            "I wanted to but I didn't want to scare you."

            "I still wish you had told me and why are you here? I thought you were filming."

            "I had a few days off. I was going to surprise you but I got this text message that alerted me something was wrong so my plan to surprise you changed."

            It's quiet for a seconds then Chris continues. "I saw some posts on Instagram from your ex and I was concerned and worried about what he might do so I had you followed to protect you from him."

            "What did he post?"

            "It was basically posts about wanting you back and being jealous that you had moved on. I need to ask; did he ever do anything to you other than what you told me happened that night?"

            Merida remains quiet for a minute. "I'm not sure I should answer that because of what happened last time I told you about him."

            Chris takes her hand, "Babe, I promise that won't happen again. You can tell me."

            "You promise?"

            "I promise. Tell me."

            Merida then sighs and then shallows.                             "He pushed me once against a kitchen counter and I have a scar from it."

            "Can I see it?

Merida hesitates then turns so her back is facing Chris and she lifts her shirt and Chris sees a scar on her lower back. "Shit! Babe! I'm sorry he did that to you. You didn't deserve that. Why did he act like that?"

            "We had an argument and he got angry and pushed me."

            "What did you argue about?"

            "I planned to go out with Tiffany the next day but he told me I couldn't go. He said he had made plans for us already. I got angry and asked him why he hasn't told me first and then he just got angry and started yelling at me and told me that Tiffany was always coming between us and he refused to let me see her. That's when he pushed me against the counter."

           "Is this the only scar you have from him?"

            "Physical one yes. He was always yelling at me. He grabbed me a lot."

            "How long did this go on?"

            "We dated for two years."

            "Two years!"

            "He was nice at first. It was only after the first year that he started acting this way."

            "Why did you not end it sooner?"

            "I was scared. I was afraid of what he would do."

            "You lived at home during this time right?"

            "Yes, but at the time my dad was gone a lot. He was often gone for several days at a time because of his job. So I had a lot of time at home by myself and I was scared if I ended it with him he would try something and I wouldn't be able to get away. It wasn't until Tiffany finally told me I had to end things with him and tell me dad what was going on. But that night when he pushed me against the wall and my dad walked in...he grabbed Bradly and kicked him out and told him never show his face near me again. I told my dad everything that night. I told him all that happened. I was a mess for months. If wasn't for my dad, Tiffany and my boss Catherine, I don't know how I would have gotten through it all. I didn't date after that. I went out with guys but I never got past the first date. Tiffany kept trying to set me up with guys but I finally told to her to stop. I just wasn't ready. I was scared to even be touched by a guy."

            "Oh babe, I'm sorry you went through that." He says rubbing her hand. "I would never ever hurt you."

            "I know you wouldn't. But I will be honest with you. You scared me earlier."

            "I scared you? How?"

            "When you grabbed Bradley and yelled at him. I've never seen that side of you and it scared me."

            "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to make sure he knew to leave you alone. But you won't have to worry about him ever again! My security will take care of him.

Just then Chris's phone goes off. He pulls it out of his pocket. He sees a text from Tiffany.

Tiffany-I thought you should see this.

Chris was seen in a restaurant in NC grabbing a guy who had grabbed his girlfriend and had her pinned up against a wall. Chris looks mad! Some things were said, angry words. His girlfriend was in the corner hiding and looked like she was shaking. What in the world is going on? Was this the same guy that she was seen with on the post to her Instagram a while back but the post was removed?

 "Oh no."

            "Chris what's wrong?"

            "I'll be right back. I need to take of something."

            "Chris? What's going on?"

            "Give me a sec. I'll be right back." He lets go of her hand and heads outside to her backyard and calls his manager.

            "Chris. What's up?"

            "I was just sent something I think you need to know about."

            "Okay. What were you sent?"

            "Sending it to you now." Chris sends him the text Tiffany had sent him.

            "Shit! Chris! You didn't!"

            "I'm sorry. I got angry and I reacted. I was trying to be careful."

            "What did you say?"

            "I don't remember my every word but I remember telling him if he didn't stay away from her I would make it his life a living hell."

            "Chris! You didn't!"

            "I did."

            "Oh shit! Okay. I will take care of this. Is she okay?"

           "Yes, she's fine. Well getting there. We have been talking."

           "Okay. You can stay there until Monday. But you have to be back here Monday afternoon no later! You will be filming again."

            "Yes, I understand."

            "Okay. I will take of this. And be careful."

            "I will thanks Brad."

Chris hangs up and heads back inside and to the couch. He sits back down next to Merida.

            "Everything okay?"

            "Yes. I just had to call my manger to make him aware of something. Tiffany sent me a post."

            "What kind of post?"

            "I was spotted."

            "Spotted here?"

            "Yes. But it wasn't good."

            "Oh no! You mean how you acted in the restaurant?"

            "Yeah. So I had to let him know about it."

            "Oh. Wait a minute. It was posted, that would mean that..."

Just then Merida's phone rings. She looks on the coffee table and sees its her dad.

            "Oh man. My dad's calling me. Chris, I don't know if I can handle..."

            "Want me to answer?"

            "Sure. I guess."

Chris picks up the phone and answers.

            "Shawn,"

            "Chris! What the hell! Where is my daughter?"

            "She is right here next to me."

            "I want to talk to her."

            "She's really not feeling like talking right now."

          "Chris, I know you mean well, but I want to talk to my daughter! Now!"

Chris puts the phone to his chest and whispers.

         "He wants to talk to you."

Merida shakes her head. "I will put it on speaker phone."

Merida keeps shaking her head. Chris puts it on speaker phone. "I have you on speaker, she's listening."

            "Merida what in the hell is going on? Why was Chris grabbing Bradly? Was he threating you?"

            "Daddy, I..."

            "Merida Owens, tell me now! What in the hell is going on?"

Merida takes several deep breaths while closing her eyes. Chris takes her hand and rubs it.

            "Merida, I'm waiting!"

            "I don't know daddy."

            "What do you mean you don't know? What happened?"

            Merida looks at Chris. He nods his head.

            "Bradly approached me in the restaurant while Tiffany and I were there. He asked to talk to me. I told him no he grabbed me, and I pulled away and said I had nothing to say to him. He then grabbed me and pushed me toward the exit and pinned up against the wall. Then that's when Chris appeared and..."

            "And what?"

            "Told him off."

            "Chris, what did you say?"

            "I basically told him to leave her alone. I just talked to my manger and he will take of everything. Bradly won' t mess with her with again."

            "Are you sure about that?"

          "Yes, my security took care of him. She won't see him again and he won't be causing any more trouble. You have my word."

        "You better be right. That guy will never come near my daughter again! He hurt her badly and I didn't think she would ever get over him! She was in a very bad place for a while. I don't want her to go there again. I don't want to see her hurt again like that."

            "You won't. I promise. I will not let anything happen to her."

            "I trust you, but...what's going to happen when you're not around? Will she be followed all the time? I don't want that for her. I..."

            "Daddy, can we...not....right now...I..."

            "Princess, I'm worried about you. I just..."

            Merida starts crying. She has been holding back tears all this time but finally can't hold them anymore. "Daddy please, not now. I can't." She says continuing to cry. Chris rubs her hand.

            "Princess, I love you. Your my only daughter. I am just wondering if...maybe..."

            "Daddy, no. Please I can't right now. Don't..." She cries.

            "Princess I just..."

            "Shawn I really think..."       

            "Chris, please stay out of this! Can I please talk to my daughter alone?"

Chris looks at Merida who is still crying. She shakes her head at him.

            "Shawn, I really don't think..."

            "Don't you dare tell me its not a good time! I want to talk to my daughter! Alone!"

            Chris rubs Merida's hand that he is still holding. "I'll be right outside. Alright?" He whispers.

            "No. Chris, don't leave me." She whispers back.

            "It will be okay." He pulls her hand up and kisses it. "I love you." He then heads outside to the backyard.

            "Merida, is Chris gone?"

            "Yeah, he went outside." She cries.

           "Princess, listen to me. I know you love him. I know he loves you, but I'm starting to wonder if maybe..."

         "Daddy, please don't. This day has already been hard enough. Please don't tell me what I think you are. I can't right now. I can't...I can't imagine..."

            "Princess, I know. I know this hard, but think about it. The press, the media, the spotlight. Is that really a life you want?"

            "But daddy! If it weren't for Chris..."

            "If it weren't for Chris, you probably wouldn't have seen Bradly again!"

            "What! How can you blame him for that! I mean...Chris.... Chris had nothing to do with that!"

            "Merida, yes he did. Bradly got jealous because you were with someone famous. I always knew he was the wrong guy for you, from the beginning. I was glad when it ended. I know it was hard for you, but it worked out. You moved on. You have a wonderful job that you love. You have your best friend, who is like your sister. You have so much going for you. Your on your way to get your teaching license. Princess, I don't want to see you give all that up."

            "Daddy, I'm not giving anything up! Chris if anything, has...he's... She cries.

            "Princess. I know how hard this for you. I know you don't want to think about it. But listen to me. This is not a life you want. I just... think...before it goes to far and gets too serious that you..."  

            "Daddy, no! NO!"

            "Princess, why don't you come over spend a few days here with me."

            "I can't."

            "Why can't you?"

            Merida was quiet.

           "Because of him? Of Chris?"

            "No...I just..."

            "Merida, please. I hate seeing you like this."

            "Daddy, I'm fine. I just.."      

            "Bull shit! You are not! You have not cried this much since that night! I will not see it happen ever again! Do you understand me?"        

            "It won't happen again. Chris..."      

             "Enough about Chris! I want my daughter!"

           "Daddy, I'm here. I just...I need time. I time to process what happened. I will be okay. I promise. I'll call Tiffany if that makes you feel better."

            Her dad sighs. "A little, will you have her stay with you for a few days?"

            "I can ask, if that makes you feel better."

            "It would. I don't want you alone, and being honest I really don't want you with him right now!"

            "With Chris?"

            "No! I'm sorry I don't."

            "Daddy, Chris would never hurt me!"

            "I didn't say he would, I just...Princess I'm sorry. I just..."

            "I can't do this anymore! I can't..." She cries hard.

            "Princess I.."

            "NO Daddy! I can't. I won't!" She then hangs up and lays down on the couch and cries. Just then her phone goes off. She looks down and sees a text from Tiffany.

Tiffany-Merida, everything okay? Chris still with you?

Merida-No! and yes but he's outside.

Tiffany-What? Can I call you?

Merida-yes

Then Tiffany called her.

            "Hey."

            "Mer, what's up? What is going on?"

            "My dad called me and chewed me out!"

            "What? Why?"

            "He blames Chris for Bradly showing up. He told me I need to end things with him."

            "What!"

            "I know, I can't believe he thinks that. Chris tried and talked to him but he was so mad he chewed him out and said he wanted to talk to me alone, so that's why Chris is outside."

          "Maybe I should talk to him and explain what happened. Tell him its' not Chris's fault."

            "You can try I guess, but I don't think it will work. He told me to ask you to come over and spend a few days with me."

            "But Chris is there."

            "He said he doesn't want me around Chris right now."

            "That's crazy! Chris protected you! If it weren't for Chris...."

            "I know, I know! I can't believe he thinks that!" She cries.

            "Mer, calm down. I will talk to your dad and see what I can do. Don't worry okay."

            "I'll try not to. But...I don't know how much more of this I can take." She cries.

Tiffany hangs up and Merida lays down on the couch and cries. She cries hard and sniffles. Dixie licks her face but she pushes her away. "No Dixie! Stop! Leave me alone!" Merida says sternly and rolls over and faces the back of the couch.

Dixie looks at Merida confused. She goes to the sliding door that leads to the back yard and paws at it. Chris sees her and slides it open.

            "Dixie, hey girl. Want to come out?"

            Dixie barks. "What is it girl? Where's Merida?"

            She barks again and starts moving away from the door. Chris realizes she wants him to follow her. Chris follows Dixie to the couch where he sees Merida laying down on the couch with her face towards the back of the couch and is crying. Chris sits down next to her and rubs her back.

            "Babe."          

            "Chris, don't. Just leave me alone."

            "Babe, come on talk to me. What happened?"

            "I don't want to talk about it." She sniffles.

            "Mer, come on, please don't shut me out."

            Merida turns her head and looks at Chris and Chris sees her face all read and her eyes filled with tears. She sniffles."My dad blames you and he..."

           "Blames me? For what?"

           "For Bradley showing up."

            "What!"

            "He says If I hadn't been with you he wouldn't have come back into my life."      

            "What! That's just crazy."

            "I know that's what I said. But he went on about you and me and me being in the spotlight how that's not the kind of life he wants for me and that I..."     

            "Was he asking you break up with me?"

            "Yeah." She cries. "Chris, I won't! I can't! I..."

            "Shhh, it's okay babe," Chris rubs her back.

            "I can't believe he..." she pauses a minute then says, "maybe he's right. Maybe..."

            "What?"

            "Nothing. Never mind. I'm...Tiffany said she would talk to him. She thinks she can straighten things out."

            "You think she can?"

            "I don't know. If anyone can, she can. She and my dad are just about as close as me and him are. He trusts her."

            "Well hopefully she can. I was planning on staying a few days. Till Monday. Is that okay?"

            "I guess, I mean yes. Just as long as my dad doesn't find out."

            "Why do you say that?"

            "He didn't want me around you right now."

            "Oh...well I can..."

            "No, don't leave me." She sits up and wraps her arms around him.

            "I wasn't going to leave you. I just thought maybe I should get a hotel and..."

            "No. Stay here please."

            "If your sure your dad won't..."

            "He won't. I know Tiffany will take of it."

            "Okay."                          "You know what scared me the most?"                         "What's that?"

              "My dad has not been that mad in a long time. He has never yelled at me like that. Ever! And it scared me. I didn't know what to think. Chris, I was so scared." She sniffles.

            "It's okay babe," Chris says rubbing her shoulder. "He's just concerned and worried about you. Any father would be. I know I would be if it were my daughter. I would want to do anything I could to protect her."

Its quiet for several minutes. "Babe?"

            "Yeah?" She asks without looking at him with her head on his chest.

            "Was there anything else you wanted to tell me about Bradley before we were interrupted?"

            "I don't think so. I really don't want to talk about him anymore." She sniffles.

            "Okay babe."

            "Just hold me." She says snuggling in close to Chris with her head on his chest. Chris rubs her back.

            "It's okay Babe, I'm here. I'm not going anywhere."

            "I love you Chris," Merida says softly before she falls asleep.

Chris kisses her head. "I love you too beautiful."

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Love Online Chapter 14 Part 1

Warnings: There is some language and some rough scenes but nothing too bad.

The next morning Chris was the first one to wake up. He rolled over and looked at his phone. 8:30. He grabbed his clothes from his suitcase and got a quick shower being careful of his tattoo which still had the bandage on it. After his shower he walked from his room and looked towards Merida's room. Her door was still closed. He didn't want to disturb her, so he headed to the kitchen and started himself a cup of coffee. While he waited, he went on Instagram and found Tiffany's profile and sent her a message. He didn't have her number to message her from his phone.

Chris-Tiffany, this is Chris. I didn't have your number to send you a message, so I am messaging you here. Please don't freak out. I am giving you my number. Please message me so we talk about what to do. I talked to my manager but need your help.

Chris laid his phone on the Island and got his coffee and just as he sat down at the Island with his cup his phone goes off.

Tiffany-hey Chris. This is Tiffany. This is my number. What did your manager say? What do you need my help with?

Chris-He said he could take care of it. He is going to hire some security to look after her, but she will have no idea about it so don't worry. He said he would tell them to keep a low profile. But he said he needed some info about Bradly, what he looks like and things like that. Can you send that to me?

Tiffany-Sure. I will find a picture and send it to you. Thanks for doing this Chris and don't worry I will look after her while you're gone as well.

Chris-Thanks Tiff ☺️

Tiffany-Welcome ☺️anything for her. She really loves you. She cares about you more than she has ever cared about anyone. You have really made a impact on her life. You have brought a light back into her life. I have not seen her smile this much in I don't know when. ☺️

Chris-Aww. Well she has done the same for me. She is a special girl and I honestly don't know what I'd do without her. She is amazing.

Just then Chris felt arms wrap around him.

            "Morning Chris. Who are you texting?"

            Chris laid his phone down, turned around and wrapped his arms around Merida.

            "Babe, you scared me."

            "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you."

            "It's okay. Would you like some breakfast? I haven't had any yet. I just had coffee."

            "Breakfast sounds..."

At that moment Chris's phone goes off. He looks at quickly and smiles and then turns it back over.

          "Who was that?"

            "Just a friend." Chris smiles. "What were saying?"

            "I was saying breakfast sounds great."

            "What would you like? Eggs?"

            "Sure. I have some bacon in my fridge."

            "I will only eat an egg, but I can fix the bacon for you."

Chris gets up and heads to the fridge. He gets out the eggs and bacon.

            "Do you like pesto eggs?" Chris asks.

            "I don't know. I've never had them before."

            "Oh they are my favorite. I think you will like them."

            "Okay."

Merida sat at the Island while Chris fixed breakfast. She watched him. She thought he was handsome standing at her stove in his blue shirt and grey sweat pants. While she was watching him her phone went off. She looked down and saw her dad was calling.

            "Hey daddy."

            "Hey Princess. How's my girl?"

            "I'm good."

            "I was wondering if you would like to come over for dinner tonight?"

            "Uh...well..."

Chris turned and looked at her. "What's up babe?"

            "Daddy, hang on just a sec."

Merida put the phone to her chest. "It's my dad and he wants to know if we would like come to dinner?"

            "Oh, sure. We can. I do leave tomorrow."

            "I know," she frowns. "That's kind of why I want to say no."

            "I would love to meet your father officially."

            "But.."

            "We could go for a little while. We have the whole the day together."

            "True."

Merida puts the phone back to ear. "Daddy, sounds good. Chris will be with me, hope that's okay."

            "Oh he's still there?"

            "Yes, he leaves tomorrow."

            "Yes, can't wait to officially meet him."

            "What time do you want us to come?"

            "Uh...how about 6:30?"

            "Okay, we will see you at 6:30."

            "See you then princess. Love you."

            "Love you too."

Merida hangs up and sets her phone on the Island. Chris turns a little and smiles at her.

            "It's almost ready."

            "Okay. I will fix my coffee."

            "I can fix you a cup. What do you want?"

            "French Vanilla."

            Chris popped a French Vanilla k cup in the Keurig, put a mug under it and pushed the button. He then started the bacon in the microwave.

            By the time the coffee and bacon was done Chris was taking up the eggs. After he put the eggs on her plate he grabbed the bacon and then her cup.

            "Creamer right?"

            "Yes please."

            Chris poured some creamer into her cup. He then sat down next to her.

            "Thanks, this looks good."

            "Hope you like them."

Merida grabbed the two pieces of bacon from the plate and took a bite of her eggs.

            "Oh my gosh, wow these are amazing!"

Chris laughs. "Glad you like them. So what would you like to do today?"

            "Whatever you want."

            "Whatever I want?" Chris grinned and raised his eye brow.

            "Not like that!" Merida said smacking his arm.

            "Ouch! Okay sorry. And I of course never meant that."

            "Uh huh sure. I know you were thinking it."

Chris laughed. "I may have been thinking it but I would never act on it, especially if you aren't ready."

Merida smiled.  She took a sip of her coffee. "So uh... is it safe for me to get a shower with this on?" she asked patting her chest.

            "Yes, you just have to be careful. You will be able to take it off Tuesday."

            "Okay. Can we take a walk after we get cleaned up?"

            "Sure."

            "Alright. I will help you clean up then I will go get my shower."

            "You go ahead. I don't mind cleaning up."

           "Are you sure?"

            "Yep. Go ahead. I don't mind."

            "Okay." Merida leans forward and kisses Chris then heads to her room. She finds her outfit and heads into the bathroom. Chris finishes cleaning up then heads to his room and changes his clothes then heads into the living room to wait for Merida. She appears a few minutes

she is wearing tennis shoes and not flip flops and it's just the clothes and sun glasses.

 "You ready to go?" She asks walking towards the couch.

            "Yep." He says standing up and walking towards her and kisses her on the lips.

            "Where is Dixie?"

            "Uh...not sure. She was here a minute ago." He says looking around.

            "Dixie! Where are ya girl? Want to go for a walk?"

All of sudden Dixie comes running into the room. Merida laughs.

            "She knows that word."

            "Same as Dodger. Whenever I saw walk he is suddenly in the room."

Merida grabs her leash and they head out.

            "Why I don't I take her?" Chris asks.

            "Sure if you want."

            "I can show you how to walk with her."

Merida smiles. "Chris?"

            "Yeah."

            Merida remains quiet. Chris looks over at her and she is looking at something in the distance. "What is it Babe?"

Just then his phone goes off. He takes it out of his back pocket and sees a text from Scott.

Scott-Dodger really misses you.

Chris smiles. And texts him back.

            Chris-Tell Bubba I miss him too and will be home soon.

"Everything okay?"

            "Yes. That was Scott. He sent me a picture of Dodger saying he misses me." He says showing her the picture.

            "Aww. He looks so sad."

            "Yeah. But I will be seeing him soon." He smiles.

Merida smiles but then looks away. Chris notices and takes her hand.

            "Babe, what's wrong?"

            "Nothing."

            "Bull shit. I know something is on your mind. What is it?"

Merida remains quiet. Chris gently pulls her to a stop and stands in front her.

            "Babe, talk to me. What's up? Your not still worried are you? Cause I..."

            "No it's not that."

            "Then what is it?"

Before Merida can answer Chris's phone goes off again. He pulls it from his pocket again.

Brad-All taken care of! Have security set up for when you leave. They will contact us both if they see anything!

Chris text back with a thumbs up.

            "Was that Scott again?"

            "No my manger."

            "Everything okay?"

            "Yes. Now what's on your mind?"

            "I'm just not looking forward to you leaving tomorrow. I know it will be months before I see you again and what if..."

            Chris reaches up and places a hand on her cheek. "What if what?"

            "If something happens."

            "What do you mean? Do you mean to me or you?"

            "I don't mean physically."

            "What are you worried about?"

            Merida reminds quiet and looks down. Chris lifts her chin up so she is looking at him.

            "Look at me. What is it?"

Merida shakes her head and looks down again.

            Chris lifts her chin once again. "Babe look at me."

When she looks at him again he sees she is crying.

            "Babe, why are you crying? What is it?"

            Merida bites her lower lip. "You..."

            "I what?"

            "Meet someone else and..."

            "What! Mer, Babe. I love you, and that is not going to change. Your my girl. Stop worrying. It's not like I won't talk to you. We will talk every night I promise. I will facetime you like I always do at night. Please stop worrying." He says caressing her cheek.

           "I love you too, but..." she starts to say still crying

          "Babe, stop! Listen to me. Your my girl! That is not going to change. Alright? Now stop doubting it. Things are going to be okay. I am not going anywhere." Chris leans in and kisses her.

Merida nods her head.

           "Okay. I'm sorry I keep doing this. I just have never..."

           "It's okay."

            "I just never expected you to fall in love with me and I..."

            Chris smiles and caresses her cheek again. "Well I did and I'm glad I met you. Your amazing. You're the girl of my dreams. The girl I have always dreamed of meeting. I was beginning to think you didn't exist."

            Merida smiles. "Same for me."

Chris kisses her again then takes her hand.          "Let's continue our walk okay?"

            "Okay."

Just as Merida answers Dixie pulls on Chris and starts running. Chris pulls back on the leash. "Dixie no! Heal!"

Dixie keeps running pulling Chris. "Dixie heal!" He pulls back on the leash again. Dixie finally stops and looks up at Chris.

            "How did you do that?" Merida asks.

            "It's all about how you say it. It is going to take patience and practice. But that is what you do."

            They continue to walk leisurely through the park. Chris holding Merida's hand and the other holding Dixie's leash. After walking for an hour they head back to Merida's house. As soon as Chris takes off Dixie's leash she runs to the couch and jumps on.

            "She's glad to be home." Merida says.

            "Why don't we watch a movie?"

            "Sure. What movie did you have in mind?"

            "I don't care. You pick it. Anything you want."

            "Okay."

Merida heads over to her movies and pulls out a movie and pops it in. She heads to the couch where Chris is already sitting with Dixie beside him. She sits down beside him.

           "What did you pick?"

            "You'll see." She smiles and lays her head on his chest.

The movie starts and Chris looks down at Merida and smiles.

           "Babe, your amazing!"

            "What?"

            "I was thinking about this movie earlier. Thinking how I would love to watch it. It's like you read my mind."

            "Well I didn't know. But I know you miss Dodger so I just thought..."

            "Watching the movie that gave him his name?" He smiles.

            "Yes."

            "God I love you. I never thought I would meet someone who loves Disney as much as I do." He leans down and kisses her.

Half way into the movie Merida looks down and Chris is asleep. She smiles and carefully and quietly gets up. She goes to the Island to pick her phone where she had left it. She heads back to the couch and sees Dixie.

            "Aww!" She takes a picture.

            "This is too cute! I have to post this!" She stops and frowns. "Oh I can't. I promised Chris I wouldn't get on Instagram."

Chris opens his eyes and looks at Merida who is standing beside the couch watching him.

            "Babe, what are you doing?"

            "Nothing, just watching you. Your cute with Dixie curled up next to you."

Chris looks down and smiles then looks at the clock. "Oh shit!" He sits up quickly.

            "Chris language! What's wrong"

            "It's almost 6:00. We are supposed to be at your dads at 6:30."

            "Oh man! How did it get so late so fast?"

Chris stands and wraps his arms around Merida. "I'm sorry I fell asleep. I didn't realize how tired I was until we got comfortable on the couch."

            "Why are you so tired?"

            "I didn't sleep last night."

             "Oh, I'm sorry. Why couldn't you sleep? You okay?"

             "Yeah. Sometimes I just have a hard time sleeping." Chris says kissing her. "Don't worry. Let's get ready."

They both head to their rooms and get ready. Merida decides to wear one of her favorite outfits. She walks out of her room just as Chris is walking out. When Chris sees her he smiles.

Not the necklace just the outfit shoes and bag.

  "Your beautiful." He says walking towards her and wrapping his arms around her.

            "Thanks. You look handsome too." Chris smiles and kisses her.

            "Well, you ready to go?"

            "I guess. I still can't believe I agreed to this."

            "It's going to be fine Babe, don't worry."

            They climb into Merida's car. Merida drives. As she pulls out of the drive way Chris places a hand on her leg and gently squeezes it. She looks down at his hand then at him and smiles.

About 15 minutes later they arrive at her dads. Merida pulls into the driveway and parks the car. She sighs.

            Chris turns towards her and takes her hands. "Babe, it will be fine. Don't worry." He leans towards her and kisses her lightly on the lips.

            They head to the door. Merida opens the door. "Daddy! We're here."

He comes into the room with a towel over his shoulder.

            "Hey Princess. Chris, nice to finally meet you officially." He says holding out his hand.

            Chris shakes his hand. "Same to you sir."

             "Please call me Shawn."

Chris smiles and nods.

            "Dinner is just about ready if you want to clean up."

            "Alright." Merida says grabbing Chris's hand and pulls him towards the bathroom. When they reach the bathroom. Chris smiles.

            "Trying to get me alone already?"

Merida smacks his arm. "Chris! We are washing our hands."

            Chris laughs. "Okay okay. You didn't have to smack me."

            "Then stop saying things like that."

Merida washes her hands. While she is washing Chris wraps his arms around her and lays his chin on her shoulder and looks at her in the mirror.

            "Have I told you how beautiful you are and how lucky I am?"

Merida smiles at him in the mirror and bites her lower lip.

            "Babe, why are you nervous?" He says into her ear.

Merida continues to bite her lower lip. Chris kisses her cheek. "I love you Babe."

           "I love you too." She gently pulls away from him and grabs the hand towel hanging beside the sink. Chris washes his hands then they head back to the kitchen.

           "There you two are. I was just fixing to call you. Everything is ready."

Merida looks towards the table which is all set up with 3 places set and the food on the table.

            "Wow, Daddy, you didn't have to do all this."

            "I wanted to. I feel like its been a while since you are and have had dinner together and I wanted to meet the man that has stolen my princess's heart." He smiles.

            Merida bites her lower lip and smiles. They sit down the table. Chris, Merida and then her father at the end. After they serve their plates they start eating.

            "Everything is amazing." Chris says.

            "Glad you like it. So Chris tell me, how much longer will you be here?"

            "I leave tomorrow morning."

             "Oh really? Tomorrow?"

              "Yes. I go back to filming my new movie."

            "Oh, so when will you see Merida again?"

            "Probably not till November."

            "Oh, I see. I know that will be hard."

            "Yes, but I plan on calling her every night."

Merida looks at Chris and smiles. Chris places his hand on her leg under the table. Merida places her hand on top of his intertwining their fingers.

            "That's great, but I'm sure you will be busy and tired and....be around lot of people."

            "I know what your thinking, but I've told Merida she has nothing to worry about and I can assure you as well. I love your daughter and nothing is going to change that. She is amazing and as I told her earlier the girl of dreams." Merida bites her lower lip and squeezes his hand that is still on her leg.

            "I hope your right. If you break my daughters heart you will be..."

            "Daddy!" Merida exclaims interrupting him.

            "I mean it Mer. Your my princess and I don't want to see you hurt."

            "I would never hurt her Shawn, you have my word."

Shawn nods. "Good. Let's hope you don't! Now... so tell me what are you doing about this media? I've seen lots of negative comments. I feel it is going to get worse."

            "My manager is taking care of that. So you don't have to worry. It will eventually die down."

            "Okay."

            "And Merida is staying off for right now. I told her I didn't want her seeing all the comments."

           "Oh, well that's probably wise princess. Why don't we head into the living room where is more comfortable?"

           "I can help you clean up Daddy." Merida says standing up.

           "It's okay princess I'll get it. You go ahead and head into the living room. I will be there in a few minutes."

Merida starts to head into the living room but turns when Chris doesn't follow her.

            "Are you coming?"

            "I'll be there in a minute. You go ahead." He smiles.

Merida heads to living room and sits on the couch. Chris picks up his plate.

            "Chris, you don't have to. I'll get it. You go in there with Merida."

            "I actually want to talk to you."

            "Oh? Okay sure. Everything okay?"

             "Yes. I just wanted to tell you about the security I have set up for Merida while I am gone. I know you saw the comment from her ex."

           "Oh yes. I didn't want bring that up. But yes I did. I am worried about her."

            "Well you don't have to worry. They are going to be looking for her and will contact me and my manger if anything suspicious happens. She is in good hands."

            "Does she know about the security?"

            "No. Tiffany knows and told me not tell her. She thought it might scare her. She doesn't know about the comment from him or his post."

            "Oh he had a post too?"

            "Yes. That's why I decided to set up the security for her. You have nothing to worry about I promise."

           "Thanks for looking out of her Chris. I know she hates that I am so protective over her but she is my only daughter and..."

         "I know. I understand. She's lucky to have a father like you."

            Shawn smiles. "I'll finish. You head in there with her."

Chris heads in the living room and sits next to Merida.

            "There you are. Everything okay?"

            "Yep."

            "What did you two talk about?"

             "You."

            "Me?"

            "Yes. Your dad really worries about you and loves you very much."

            "I know he does. He worries to much and is a little too over protective at times."

Chris reaches up and caresses her cheek. "Your lucky to have a father who does care that much. I know so many girls who don't have that."

            Before Merida can respond her father walks in and sits next to her.

            "So, I want to see this tattoo that you got."

            "Daddy!"

            "Come on, show me."

Merida looks at Chris. Chris smiles at her. Merida reaches up and pulls her shirt down so her tattoo shows.

            "Wow! I can't see anything though."

            "Well I can't take this off till Tuesday."

            "So I can't see it till then."

            "Well, I can show you a picture of it."

             "Alright, let me see."

Merida pulls out her phone and pulls up the picture of her tattoo.

            "Wow, that looks like it would hurt!"

            "It did a little but it wasn't bad."

            "What did Chris get?"

            "Do you want to show him or do I?"

            "You go ahead."

Merida pulls up the picture of Chris's.

            "Wow, so you both got roses? Was that planned?"

            Merida nods.

            "Wait a minute. That rose looks familiar. Is that the rose from Beauty and the Beast?"

            "Yes." Chris says.

            "How did you come up with that?"

Chris looks at Merida. "Can I tell him?"

            Merida bites her lower lip and nods.

            "It means that she is my one true love and holds the key to my heart."

            "Oh! Wow. That is sweet. But...isn't a little soon to be..."

            "I know what your thinking, but I do love Merida. I love her very much. She is the most amazing person I've ever met. She is the girl of my dreams. I never imagined I would meet anyone like her. But I know she's it for me. I love her with all my heart."

Merida bites her lower lip and tries to hold back the tears that she knows will fall. She looks up at him.

           "Aww Chris."

            He looks down at her, smiles and kisses her head.

            "Well I'm glad she has you. Truly I am. I trust that you will look out for her. I can tell how happy you have made her and I'm happy that she has you."

Merida lays her head on Chris's chest and lays a hand on his leg. Chris rubs her arm. Then Chris feels Merida squeeze his leg.

            "Mer, babe what's wrong?" He looks down and sees she is biting her lower lip hard and squinting."

            "Are you having cramps?"

            Merida nods and grips his leg again. Chris then shifts and reaches into his pocket and pulls out her bottle of pills.

            "Here, take one of these." He says opening the bottle.

            "Are those my pills?" she asks sitting up.

            "Yes." He says holding out his hand with a small pink pill.

She takes the pill from him and picks up her glass of water on the coffee table. She pops the pill in her mouth and takes a drink.

           "Your amazing. You know that!" she says kissing him lightly on the lips. "What am I going to do without you for four months?"

Chris smiles.

            "Princess, what's going on? What kind of pills are you taking?"

            "It's what my dr gave me. They are birth control pills."

            "Birth control! Merida Marie Ownes tell me you and Chris aren't!"

            "Daddy no! She prescribed them to me for my cramps. She said I have endometriosis."

            "Oh! I'm sorry. I just..." He looks at Chris. "Sorry Chris."

            "It's okay."

           "I shouldn't have jumped that to that conclusion. I just..."

            "It's okay Daddy. I promise Chris and I aren't."

            "Good. Better stay that way unless you marry him!"

Chris looked down at Merida who was biting her lower lip.

            "Are you feeling better?"

            "Yes. Thank you. Glad you thought to bring them with you."

            "You need to remember carry them with you. Put them in your purse."

            "I will. Thanks. We better go."

            "Go already? But it is only 9:00" Her father says.

           "I know but Chris has to get up for his early flight tomorrow and..."

          "I understand."

Merida stands up and Chris stands too.

            "It was great to finally officially meet you Chris. And sorry for being so hard on you." He says standing and extending his hand.

            "It was nice meeting you too and it's okay. I know your just looking out for Merida." He says shaking his hand.

Merida grabs her purse and heads towards the door. Shawn comes up to her and hugs her.

            "I love you Princess. Call me tomorrow?"

            "Yes daddy, I will. I love you too."

            "If you need anything I'm here alright?"

            "I know daddy. Goodnight."

Chris and Merida head out and Merida pulls out of the drive way. He reaches into his pocket.

            "I am going to go ahead and put these in your purse."

He says reaching for her purse which is on the floor in front of him. He unzips the top and drops them in then closes it back.

            "Thanks."

            Chris places his hand on her leg. "So that wasn't as bad as you thought was it?"

            "No, but he was a little harsh and I hated that he assumed we were..."

            "I know, but it caught him off guard. I don't think he expected you to be taking birth control. I think most people assume you take them to prevent getting pregnant not anything else."

            "Yeah I guess."

Merida pulls into the drive way and when they walk in the house they are greeted by Dixie.

            "Hey girl! You need to go out?"

            Dixie barks. Merida heads to the side door and slides it open and Dixie runs out.

             "Chris?"

            "Yeah?"

            "I know I promised you I wouldn't get back on Instagram for a while, but I..."                 

            "Babe, please tell me you haven't..."

            "No, I have not been on. I promise. I just...I took a picture earlier that I want to post but..."        

            "Send it to me. I can post it for you."

            "You mean you would post it from my account?"

           "Uh...well actually I was thinking of posting it from mine, but I would definitely tag you in it and give you credit for taking it."

            "Aww really?"

            "Of course. What is the picture?"

            Merida heads to the Island and picks up her phone and goes to her pictures and pulls up the picture and shows Chris.

            Chris laughs. "Aww babe, really?"

            "I couldn't resist. You two were Cute."

Chris smiles. "Alright send me the picture. I'll post it."

Merida sends the pic to Chris. Chris pulls out his phone from his pocket when he feels it vibrate.

            "Got it. I'll post it right now.

My wonderful amazing girlfriend Merida @Disneydoggrl83❤️took this picture of me and Dixie. We had fallen asleep watching a movie.

            "Okay done." He says showing her.

            "Thanks Chris."

             "Your welcome." He says putting his phone back in his back pocket and kissing her. Merida lets Dixie in and she runs to the couch. They head to the couch and sit down. As soon as they sit down Chris feels his phone vibrate. He pulls his phone from his pocket

Scottevansgram-You cheating on Dodger! 🥺😂

Chris laughs. "What's funny?"

            Chris shows Merida the comment from Scott. Merida laughs.

            "Aww."

Just then Chris's phone goes off again. He looks down at it.

Tiffany-Have you heard anything from your manager yet? Everything set? He's still threating her and I'm afraid he's going to act soon. I'm getting worried, I'm even worried about her being alone after you leave tomorrow.

Merida sees the reaction on Chris's face when he looks at his phone.

            "What's wrong?"

            "Nothing. Everything is fine."

Chris quickly sends a reply.

Chris-Everything is set. You don't have worry. She's in good hands I promise. My security will not let anything happen to her, you have my word. And you are welcome to message me anytime if you see or hear anything.

Chris sets his phone on the couch beside him and looks down at Merida who has her head on his shoulder. He kisses her head.

            "Babe?"

            "Mm?" she says without looking up.

            "I hate to make you move I love laying here with you in my arms, but I should really try and get some sleep I do have to get up early in the morning."

            "I know, I just don't want to think about you leaving yet. I want to just stay here in your arms a little longer."

            "I know babe, me too. But we both should get some sleep."

           "I can sleep right here with you, I'm comfortable."

Chris smiles and kisses her head.

            "I would love to stay here with you I love having you lay your head on my chest but I'm afraid we wouldn't get much sleep this way."

            Merida looks up at Chris and frowns.

            "Babe, don't look at me like that. Come on, we need to get to bed. I know you're tired."

            Merida sighs. "Fine." Merida sits up and starts to get up but Chris grabs her hand.

            "I love you."

            "I love you too." She says leaning towards him and kisses him. She then gets up from the couch.

            "Come on Dixie lets go to bed."

Dixie looks at Merida then looks at Chris but doesn't move.

            "Dixie come."

Chris stands up and Dixie stays on the couch.

           "Fine, stay there then."

Merida starts to walk towards her room. Chris follows her and Dixie jumps down from the couch and follows Chris. When Merida reaches her room Chris stops at his.

            "Goodnight babe. Sweet dreams. I love you. I'll see you in the morning."

            "Will you wake me up?"

            "Yes once I'm ready I will come wake you."

            "Alright."

            Chris leans towards her and kisses her.                       "Goodnight babe."

            Chris walks into his room and Dixie follows him.

            "Dixie! You traitor!"

Chris laughs. "I guess she has gotten attached me."

          "I guess so. I think she will miss you too when your gone. Fine Dixie for tonight." She leans down and pets her head.

Chris climbs into bed after removing is shirt and pants and only leaving on his boxers. Dixie climbs up on the bed next to him and lays down on the side next to him. Merida gets ready for bed changing into her pjs. She climbs into bed and smiles. She can't believe Dixie had followed Chris. She will miss having Dixie next to her, it will feel different, but she's glad Dixie likes Chris.

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Get you a man who can do it all

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This was beautiful! You’re so welcome!

Love blooms In Boston.

Pairing: Chris Evans X OFC! Ellie Evans.

Summary: the kids ask Ellie about her and chris's wedding day.

Warnings: None just fluff!

This will be all in Ellie's Pov.

I watch ivy from the couch play with Matty as I feed Ava. Ivy says. "Mommy should tell us a story" Matty nods and they stand up and walk to me and sit on the couch. "Mommy tell us a story please"

I smile. "Hmm what kind?" Matty says. "When you and daddy got married! we haven't heard of that one" Ivy nods. "yes wedding!"

"okay okay well..."

Matty shouts. "I heard he had long air!" I giggle. "hair....and yes he did but that was after he filmed for a movie." Ivy says. "Daddy had long hair?? wow! I want to see"

I pull out my phone and pull up pictures from that day.

"Daddy handsome" I hear Ivy say. I smile. "Yes he was and he still is" Matty looks at me. "But daddy has no long air"

"Well no not anymore but he's still good looking" Ivy smiles. "I want to marry someone like daddy!"

I giggle. "I hope you three marry someone who loves you through the good and bad just like your father and I do everyday."

Flashback*

"Ellie come on we're going to be late!" I heard my mother say as she got her dress on. "Mom calm down i'm the one getting married remember"

I fix my hair into this cute bun.

I then hear my head bridesmaid say. "Ellie! your veil is still on its way!" I turn. "I walk through those doors in less than an hour and your just telling me this!?"

I groan. "Fuck!" My mother places her hand on my arm. "it'll be okay Ellie" I nod. "I hope so"

I get into my wedding dress. This is how it looks.

My mother and I get ready for pictures and then I get a text from Chris.

Chris-hey Ellie my love, I lost my mickey watch!! Where is it?

Ellie-my dad has it babe :)

Chris-oh thank God! thanks see ya

I smile and tell the girls what Chris texted me about and they say. "Aw!" one says. "Prince can't marry his princess without his mickey watch!" We all break into a laughing fit and I say. "God that is bad"

I fan my eyes. "Girls made me laugh so hard i'm crying!" My dad knocks on the door and I say. "Do I look ok?" My mom smiles. "You look beautiful"

I smile and hug her. "I love you mom" She rubs my back. "I love you too" My friends walk out and my dad says. "Is She ready?" One of my friends say. "yes"

I look at my mom and she says. "See you soon" I nod. "See ya" My dad walks in and I turn around and he smiles. "Wow Ellie, you look like a queen."

"What happened to princess?" He takes my hands in his. "that's for little girls. your a queen now" I smile. "Thanks dad" I hug him and My mom says. "two minutes!"

I pull away and look at my dad. "Ready?" He turns and holds his arm out. "ready"

Chris is rushing around the church and he hears Scott say. "dude for fucks sake cool down jezz" Chris stands at the altar and says. "this like!?"

Lisa giggles. "No you walk me in young man" Chris looks at his mom. "Oh right!" he runs down the aisle and stands by her and he says. "I feel like passing out..."

"Calm down Chris please" He shakes his head. "I...can't" She says to Scott. "Call Ellie please" He nods and dials my number my mom hears it and says. "Ellie someone is calling you!"

I hear her rushes to my father and I. I take my phone and see it's scott. I pick up. "Hey scott-" "Ellie Your soon to be hubby is having a panic attack"

I look at my dad. "Where is he?" "In front of the doors" I nod. "I'll be right there" I hang up. "Uh give me a few" I take off running I kick my heels off and pick my dress up running faster.

i turn and see Chris is sitting in the church I walk over and kneel in front of him placing my hand on his cheek. "hey babe sh hey i'm right here just breathe"

His blue eyes meet my green eyes and he says. "Eleanor? What...are you doing here?" I smile. "Scott called me" he smiles and I say. "You ok?" he nods. 'I think I'm just nervous"

I sit by him rubbing his back. "Shhh come here" He leans his head on my chest and after a few minutes he and I talk about it and he then says. "My god you look amazing Ellie" I smile. "It's bad luck but I didn't care I needed to be here for you"

I give him a kiss and then he says. "I'm okay now you should go get ready to become my wife" I giggle and hug him. "I love you i'll see you soon" He kisses my head and says. "Thank you"

I walk away and get my shoes back on then fix my hair. I stand by my dad and he says. "Everything ok?" I nod . "Chris is ok" We stand at the doors and I hear my song come on.

I see Chris at the altar and I smile as my father and I walk slowly to him. My dad turns and gives me a hug and the pastor says. "Who gives this woman to this man?"

My father looks at Chris then at the pastor. "I do" Chris takes my father's hand shaking it and my dad says. "Treat her right" Chris laughs. "You know I will sir"

Chris takes my hand and I stare into his blue eyes and smile. "Hey" he said softly. "hi" I said with a big smile.

"Dearly beloved we are here today to join this man and this woman in marriage, Chris And Ellie have written their own vows and Chris will read his.

Chris takes a paper from Scott behind him and he smiles. "Damn I wrote this like five minute before I got here" Everyone laughs softly and I giggle. "Sounds about right bubba"

Chris says.

“Ellie, my love from the moment our paths crossed, I knew destiny had whispered our names in the same breath. It was a crowded coffee shop where we met, and you, with your contagious laughter and that endearing clumsiness, collided into my world. The warmth of your spilled drink seeped through my shirt, but it was your eyes that truly soaked into my soul. Six years of shared secrets, stolen kisses, and countless sunrises. We’ve danced through the seasons, our love blossoming like spring flowers. But Ellie, there’s magic in your eyes that transcends time. When you look at children, their innocence reflected in your gaze, or when you cradle a wounded animal, your compassion ignites a thousand stars. Today, as we stand here, surrounded by our loved ones, I promise to cherish those eyes, the windows to your beautiful heart. I vow to be your partner in every adventure, whether its chasing sunsets or wiping away tears. Ellie, your eyes light up our world, and in their reflection, I find my forever. So, my beloved Ellie, let’s continue this journey, hand in hand, heart to heart, wherever life leads us. With you, every day is an adventure, and every moment is a treasure. I love you, not just for who you are, but for the light you bring into my life.”

I wipe away tears. "How do I top that!?" Everyone laughs and Chris smiles and looks at me with tears in his Blue eyes I reach out and wipe them away. "Starting out vows early!" Chris laughs. "You mean the world to me"

I smile and my friend hands me my vows. "I might cry more but here I go"

“Chris, my partner in laughter and in quiet moments, our love story began with a coffee spill. A serendipitous collision that changed the course of lives. Six years ago, you walked into my world, and suddenly, everything felt brighter. Today, surrounded by our loved ones, I stand before you, my heart overflowing. Chris, you are my compass, guiding me through uncharted territories. Your unwavering support has been my anchor, and your laughter, my favorite melody. Remember those sunsets we chased? Each one was a promise, a whisper of forever. And when life’s storms raged, we held hands, our love sheltering us. But Chris, there’s something magical about your smile, your eyes, the way they light up when children giggle or animals, or Dodger nuzzle close. In those moments, I see our future, the warmth of family, the joy of shared adventures. So, today, I vow to be your partner in every extraordinary adventure. I promise to cherish your quirks, the way you hum cooking, the crinkles around your eyes when you smile. I’ll be brave with you, crossing creeks and climbing mountains. And when we stumble, I’ll hold your hand, knowing that together, we’ll find out way. Chris, you are my home, my safe haven. With you, I’ve discovered courage, vulnerability, and the beauty of love. So, let’s continue this journey, hand in hand, heart to heart. I love you, not just for who you are, but for the light you bring into my life. Forever and always, my beloved Chris.”

Now it's chris's turn to wipe away my tears on my face. "Aww" I hear my mom and his mom say.

The pastor smiles. "well I have never been to more of a crying feast then here!" Chris and I laugh and the pastor says. "Well then"

"I now have the honor to pronounce you Mister and Misses Evans, You may kiss your bride" Chris wraps his arms around me whispering. "I love you" He kisses me and dips me making me feel like I am flying.

I stand and laugh. "I love you too"

End flashback.

"that is how our wedding day was" I look at at my kids who are now fast asleep on my lap. Chris says. "Did our wedding day bore them?" I look up at him with a smile. "Seems like it" I giggle.

Chris walks to me and sits by me and says. "Everyday with you is amazing" he kisses me and looks at our sleepy kids and he smiles. 'I love you Misses Evans"

I lean my head on his shoulder. "I love you too Mister Evans"

The End.

Shout out to my bff for helping with the vows!! @cutedisneygrl Your amazing!! I love you so much girly thank you so much for your help!

Thank you to @hollybee8917 For coming up with the name of this drabble and making the mood board for it!! thank you so much hunny!!

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Thank you for the mention!

SaiyanPrincessSwanie Reading List Weeks 191 & 192

Welcome to weeks 191 & 192

A/N: Thank you again to those who gave me recommendations for fanfics. 💜 This week had me reading 30 fics. Absolutely amazing stuff here.

As always these will be listed in no particular order. None of these stories are mine. I’m just signal-boosting them. The author is listed next to the title. My goal is to signal boost writers and spread positivity in the community.  💜💜

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Please make sure you’re reading the warnings on every story. They range from dark to fluff. Do Not Read if you are under 18 years old. These stories are meant for adults only. You’re responsible for your own media consumption.

Page-break by @whimsicalrogers

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I love you 3000 💜 Missy

Dreams Do Come True - (Steve x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

Made for Me - epilogue - (Bucky x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

Bucky Oneshot - @samodivaa

For Years or For Hours - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

TOL - I'm your daddy now (1) - (Lloyd x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Scratches - Kinktober Day 4 - (Bucky x Reader) - @the-iceni-bitch

Luckiest man alive - (Ari x Reader) - @nicoline1998enilocin

Relief - (Robert P x Reader) - @stargazingfangirl18

Olden - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Failed mission - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Ethereal Part 4 - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

Puppy gets it all - (Cole x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Color Me Yours - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Collared part 35 - (Dean x Reader) - @spnexploration

Collared part 36 - (Dean x Reader) - @spnexploration

Built Differently - Stroke of Midnight- (Stucky x Reader) - @rookthorne

Finding Home (2) - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Life Is Short So Make It Sweet - Chp 4 - (Curtis x Honey) - @sweater-daddiesdumbdork

Reconnect - Waiting a Little Longer - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

Switched Sides part 4 - @deliciousangelfestival

Your Mark On Me - Part 6 - (Steve x Reader) - @georgiapeach30513

Ideal Triad's First Beta Rut - (Stucky x OC) - @rissararity

His Prize - (Bucky x Reader) - @targaryenvampireslayer

Two Bosses Part 10 - (Ransom x Reader, Steve x Reader) - @labella420

In the Court of the Shield and Star - Prologue - (Steve x OFC) - @hollybee8917

Lost in the Dark -(Bucky x Reader) - @tuiccim

Boom Clap - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

New job - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan

Cost - (Steve Rogers & Clarice Fong) - @nekoannie-chan

Release Me Pt. 3 - (Andy x Reader) - @labella420

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did anyone else notice when tony knocks steve down toward the end of the fight in siberia, and steve struggles to drag himself back to his feet, and we cut to a wider shot that makes everyone, but especially steve, look so fucking small, and it’s like steve is a little guy in brooklyn again fighting off the bullies, and he stands up and wobbles a bit just like he did in that scene in catfa, but his eyes are hard as steel when they meet tony’s, and he says, for the thousandth time, i can do this all day

then, even though he’s laid out on the cold stone, beaten and bloody and broken, even though he’s half-unconscious and he just lost his goddamn arm fighting tony, bucky takes steve’s words like a cue, drags himself toward tony as best he can, and his best isn’t that great right now, but it’s enough, because he grabs tony’s ankle and tony’s distracted from steve, turning around to fight off a defenseless bucky, which gives steve the opening he needs

did anyone else notice that even though he’s totally shattered and half-dead himself, bucky jumps into this fight same as the one we saw way back in 1943, same as all the other fights steve started back in brooklyn but couldn’t finish alone; did anyone else notice that even though this whole fight was about steve saving bucky, in the end, it was still bucky who saved steve?

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This was so good! You’re very welcome! Thank you for letting me play with it. Lol.

Evermore: Part. 2: Chapter. One

A/N: And here we are! The second half of this series! I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to everyone who has loved and reblogged this story! I truly love it! SO thank you so much!

I also wanted to thank @hollybee8917 for this beautiful mood board and for editing this chapter! Thank you babe!

A cold winter morning as you drove down this familiar route. Looking outside always reminds you of a snow globe. You peeked behind you to see your baby girl in her car seat, humming to the song in the car.  

“Chloe bug, do you know where we are going?” You asked. You saw as she placed her little index finger on her chin and giggled.  

“Papa?” Chloe askedwith excitement. You smiled as you turned into the Massachusetts National Cemetery.  You found the section and parked on the side.  You then got out of the car and went back, to get Chloe out of her seat. You told her to stay by your side as you grabbed the flowers from the passenger seat.  

“Come on, hold onto mommy’s hand.” You say and Chloe reaches for your hand. 

You then proceeded to walk toward the middle of the cemetery. It took a few minutes and you pause in the middle of the large headstone.  

Ari David Levinson 

June 14, 1981- April 16th, 2023 

Captain US Army, West Point 

Beloved Son, Husband, and Father 

You then bent down to your daughter and handed her the bouquet. Her little hands held on to them and she looked toward you.  

“Momma is for Papa?” She asked. 

You smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her ears. “Yes, baby. Papa always gave me flowers too. He would love it; would you like to give it to him?”

Chloe smiled. With her tiny hands, she held onto him and placed them down next to him.  

“Hi Papa, Mommy says you like flowers. I went to the zoo yesterday! I see lots of animals! Ands Uncles DeeDee calls! He says I get smart!” Chloe said as she placed the flowers down. 

** 

It's been 5 years since Ari left you and this world. Those 5 years were the hardest that you went through. Even if you had your friends, coworkers, and families. It just wasn’t the same. You did your best, going on with your life. Andy hasn’t returned, but he kept in touch with you every day or when he got the chance.  

You even went on dates, nothing special. You didn’t want to move on, but you knew that Ari wanted to live your life. Explore, see places, and just be happy. That’s all that he wanted from you.  

Chloe learned how to walk when she was a year and a half. It was caught on camera while face timing Andy and even learning mama and Papa, Grammy, and Pawpaw.  

You bent down and placed your hand on his gravestone and placed your head down. Even though it’s been long, you still feel his presence.  

“Oh, Ari Bear.” You said and kissed the top. 

You felt your tears fall, and you felt Chloe wipe them away with her tiny hands. You smiled and turned towards her. 

“Mommy don’t cry. Papa no want you sad. Papa makes you happy right?” 

Chloe said and turned towards her. You smiled and placed a hand on her cheek.  

“Yes, Papa made me very happy. Did Grammy or Pawpaw tell you that?” You asked. 

With pride, Chloe nodded, “Yup! And Pawpaw saids that he’s a big hero!” 

More tears slipped down your cheeks and you hugged your daughter.   

“Yes, baby bug. Your Papa was a hero. Now come on, Grammy and Pawpaw are waiting for us!” You said, getting up.  

“Bye Papa! I wue you!” You heard Chloe say. 

You laughed and let out a sigh, “Love you Mr. Levinson. I’ll see you next week.” 

You said, kissing his headstone one last time, taking your daughter's hand, and headed back down to your car.  

** 

Boston Logan International Airport 

After a long 8-hour flight from Germany newly promoted General Andy Barber entered US soil, after living in Frankfurt for 5 years. He meant to come home, but from the cases he took, it took longer than he expected.  But now that it is all over, he is happy to be home. But what drove him to come back was a letter that he received over 5 years ago, but only really had the heart to open it 4 months ago.  

4 months ago… 

Andy was in the process of closing a case with his team when a box he was looking through fell on the ground, and its contents spilled. Cursing, he bent down and began to pick them up. But as he did, he saw the familiar handwriting and he knew who it was from. He tried to put it to the side, but something in him had told him to now open it.  

He excused himself from his team and headed outside to his balcony. He closed the door behind him and stared at the envelope. He studied the familiar writing and how he writes in all caps. He took a seat for a moment, to collect his thoughts. 

Andy didn’t know why; he was afraid or feeling sad. Taking one last sigh, Andy began to slowly open the flaps.   

There were bits of sand inside meaning that he was in the desert as he wrote this. Andy placed the envelope down. And he opened the letter.  

Dear Lieutenant General Andrew Steven Barber,  

Wow, that sounds very professional. Anyways, I feel like I’m doing this the old-fashioned way, but this would be the best way. Before I end this letter Andy, I’m writing this before I call Y/N and I’m about to leave on a high-stakes mission.  

This mission is extremely dangerous, and there is a VERY slim chance that I would survive. It hurts to think about it, but this is what I signed up to do. I can’t give you All the information, because you know the rules. The reason I’m writing this to you is that I have something to ask of you.  

What I’m asking is to take care of my angel and my little munchkin. They mean the world to me, and you know that. I know that Y/N would be sad if I didn’t make home to her and Chloe. We took care of each other, but I have a feeling that I won’t make it. I know I’m hurting you and my family. But I know that it will be okay.  

All I ask, once again, is to take care of her. Be there for her, and just be the friend that you have always been. If you fall for her? Then I’m not stopping you, dude. But if you break her heart, then I’ll seriously punch you in your sleep.  

I’m sorry that it’s going to be this way, I’m sad that I won’t be able to see my baby girl grow up to be a wonderful sassy girl, and I’m heartbroken that I won’t be able to live for the rest of my life with my beautiful Y/N.  

Oh, and to see you grow old, Lieutenant General Andy Barber. Don’t fuck anything up sir. OKAY! 

I got to go. I need to make that phone call to my wife.  

Your best friend since 1st grade,  

Captain Ari David Levinson.  

Andy placed the letter back into its envelope and kept it close to him. He just wanted to pack up and go back home. But he can’t, not right at this moment. As he went back in, his friend Joanne looked up towards him and gave him a concerned look. He tried to brush it off, as he sat back down. But of course, she wouldn’t let it pass by.  

“Andy, what’s wrong?” Joanne asked him. Again, Andy brushed it off, and proceeded to go on. Joanne looked at Andy and sighed.  

“Andy Barber, I know you. What’s wrong?” Joanne asked once more. Andy sighed and placed the envelope down. 

“I finally opened it.” Andy said, rubbing his eyes.  

“Oh, that one. How are you feeling?” Joanne asked. Andy laid his head into his hands.  

“Home, I need to get back home,” Andy said.  

** 

Andy was asked to take over the Washington DC office, but he politely declined and asked to take over the office in Boston and it’s close to home for him. As he walked out of the terminal, Y/N’s cousin pulled up and parked to the side. Andy smiled and hugged him. 

“Welcome home bro!” Mark said. Andy let go and patted him on his back and then placed his luggage into the back seat. He got in and Mark drove off.  

“My mom called and Y/N just pulled up.” Andy smiled and let out a giggle. 

“She has no clue does she?” Andy asked and Mark chuckled as he drove onto the highway.  

“No clue at all. It’s why Ari was good at hiding surprises from her.” Mark said, smiling, making Andy laugh even more. 

It wasn’t long before Mark pulled up into Y/N's family home. He told Andy to stay outside the door so he could make sure that you were busy. Andy leaned back against the wall and Mark went inside the house. A few minutes later, the door opened, and Mark gave him the clear.  

Once he walked in, Andy could hear her laughter from the kitchen. That familiar laugh that always brought Ari and him such joy. Especially Ari. It was too long, and the nerves were getting to him, but he quickly brushed them away, letting out a breath, and made his way in. As he made his way in, your mom looked up and he quickly hushed her. Your mom just winked and continued the conversation with the others around her. It was then Andy who gave Mark a signal and he nodded.  

“You know Y/N I got a surprise for you,” Mark said. 

You tilted your head and asked, “What?” 

Your cousin smirked, “Close your eyes and turn around three times.” 

“I’m not doing that, the last time you did that…a fucking spider was involved! Just tell me.” 

Mark laughed, “Just close your eyes.” 

“Fine,” you huffed, “but it better not be anything disgusting.” 

Mark grew quiet and Andy stepped into the spot he previously occupied and spoke, “It’s not.” 

You were confused, “Mark, what happened to your voice? That sounded like-” 

Y/N opened her eyes and they widened, “ANDY!” 

You yelled as you turned around to face your best friend. You stared at Andy for a moment, thinking that it was a dream. The last time you saw him was 5 years ago. FaceTime doesn’t count. You kept thinking to yourself that it was all a dream and that you would wake up, and he was not there in front of you.  

“Y/N?” Andy asked, laughing.  

“NO, this isn’t. No, I can't-” you stuttered, trying to comprehend what is going on.  

“Y/N, it’s true,” Andy said, smiling at you. 

And that’s what gave it away. That genuine smile that he’s known for. The smile that brings joy to you.  

“Oh my god- “You yelled and jumped onto him. Andy caught you and you held onto him tight. You felt your tears, as Andy held onto you.  

“I can’t believe you are here.” You said, jumping off him and giving him a look over. He still looks the same, apart from having a thick beard.  

“Christ, Andy!” You said, giving him a friendly shove. 

Andy laughed and you hugged him once more.  

“Are you here for good? No leaving for long periods?” You asked with hope.  

“No, I’m here for good this time,” Andy told you.  

“You know who else would be happy to see you?” You asked. 

Andy knew and smiled. You then took his hand and dragged him outside, where Chloe was with her cousins playing. You then spotted her at the mini playground playing in the sand. You then turned to Andy and smiled. 

“Stay here and I’ll bring her to you.” You said and walked over to the playground.  

“Chloe!” You yelled for her, as you got there. Chloe then sat up from the sand, and who was covered in moist dusty dirt. You laughed and bent down to her as she ran to you.  

“Mommy! I made a pretty castle!” Chloe proclaimed with excitement. You smiled and cleaned off the sand off her hair, hands, and her dress.  

“That’s an amazing baby! But there’s something that I need to tell you.” You said tucking strands of her hair behind her ear.  

“Okay. Are you okay mommy?” Chloe asked, with concern. 

You smiled again and marveled at how much your daughter takes after Ari. Always concerned, always knows if something is wrong. But this time, there wasn’t anything wrong. 

“Mommy is okay, baby. But there is something that I need to tell you. You remember Uncle Andy, right? Papa’s best friend?” You asked. 

Her little green eyes lit up and she smiled. 

“Umcle DeeDee?” Chloe asked and you laughed. 

“Yes, baby.” You replied. 

You placed her in front of you and pointed straight ahead. Chloe's eyes widened and ran towards Andy. 

“Umcle DeeDee!” Chloe shouted running towards Andy. 

Andy smiled and scooped her into his arms.  

“Oh, my Chloe!” Andy said as he held on to her. 

Chloe wrapped her tiny arms around his neck, and she burst into tears. Andy hugged her softly and rubbed her back, “Chloe, what’s wrong?” 

She lifted her head and wiped her tears, and started to hiccup from crying, “Umcle you went away. Please don’t go away?” 

Andy wiped away her tears and kissed her cheek. You then stood by his side as your daughter cried.  

“Don’t worry, Chloe bug. Uncle Andy isn’t leaving. I’ll be here forever,” Andy whispered and Chloe looked at him again. 

You wiped away her tears and tucked some of her hair behind her ears. 

“You prowmis?” Chloe asked, still hiccupping. 

Andy smiled and kissed her cheek again, “I promise Chloe Bug. Uncle Andy isn’t leaving anymore.” 

Andy put her down. You and Andy watched as she ran back to the playground and continued with her sandcastle. 

** 

It was late in the night when you arrived home. Andy went home with you so that you wouldn’t have to drive home by yourself. Even if you have done so before. Chloe fell asleep in the back the moment you buckled her in her car seat. The drive home was spent in a comfortable silence. Except for the music playing in the background. As Andy pulled up, you got out and took your sleeping daughter into your arms.  

“Andy, I’m going to put her to bed, and I’ll show you your bedroom.” You said, heading towards the front doorway. As you opened the door, you headed upstairs and went to Chloe's bedroom. With her moaning in protest, you laughed as you placed her in her Hello Kitty tee-shirt and her pink Pj pants.  

Normally, you would read her a story before bed, but it was late, and your daughter was tired. So you tucked her in and kissed her forehead. 

“Good night baby. Sleep tight, Mommy loves you and Papa too.” You said and sat up. 

As you did, you looked at her nightstand to see a picture of Ari in his combat uniform and with his dog tags hanging on the edge of the frame. You smiled and headed out of her bedroom. Once you closed the door, you headed back downstairs and saw the kitchen lights on. You headed towards there, to see that he had a glass of water in his hands.  

“I hope you don’t mind,” Andy said, feeling rather embarrassed. 

You giggled and leaned against the island table. 

“Oh Andy, you should know you can take anything. Your family.” 

Andy laughed, “I know, but you know I just had to ask anyway.” 

He chugged down the rest of the water. He placed the glass into the sink, and you went to show him his room. With his luggage in his hands, Andy followed you and led him down the hallway.  

“Looks like nothing has changed,” Andy said. 

You sighed and opened the door at the end of the hallway. You turned on the lights and Andy walked in. You were about to show him where the towels and other things were, but Andy had beaten you to it.  

“Y/N, I know where the towels are. Unless you put them in another place.” Andy said. 

Again, you laughed. “Sorry Andy, it's just been a long time since I had company here.”  

Silence filled in and you cleared your throat. It was then you suddenly remembered something, and you knew that your neighbor and your parents were going to be busy.  

“Andy, I know that you just got here. But I was just wondering if you could watch Chloe tomorrow night?” You asked. Andy looked up from where he was sitting on the bed.  

“Uh, sure. Was there a reason?” Andy asked. 

You felt your cheeks blush and you sighed, “Yea, I um-I have a date with someone.”

Andy looked at you for a moment and raised an eyebrow.  

“A date? Do I know this person?” Andy asked and you sighed.  

“No, but he is from the Army. He’s a sergeant general.” You spoke and Andy continued to look at you.  

“His name is Jake Jensen.” You spoke. Andy sat up and placed his hands on his hips. 

“What is it with you and the army men?” Andy asked and you laughed.  

“Hey, shut up, okay? I met him at a party that one of my coworkers held, okay? It’s just a date Andy, nothing too serious. I’m not ready for that commitment,” you said. Andy sighed and pulled you into a hug. 

“I know, idiot, and I want you to be happy and I can see that.” 

You smiled and held Andy tight, “I know and I thank you for that. So can you watch Chloe?” You asked. Andy laughed, pulled away from you and looked down at you.  

“Yes, I can. It gives me the chance to catch up with her and to spoil her too!” Andy said. 

You laughed and playfully pushed him, “God, you are the worst.” 

You walked out of the bedroom.