#before he got shot in the head by Benny pickles was a little asshole

[niightfiend]

I *finally* drew my Fallout New Vegas OC before they became a ghoul :)

[mudhorn-djarin19]

Camping Trip - Chp 3 (Frankie “Catfish” Morales x f!reader)

Summary: The boys take a couple retreat weekend and Frankie doesn’t want to be the only one going alone. So he invites you his best friend since high school to come along. Will the trip finally push you two who have had crushes on each other for years together? Warnings: mutual pining, language Rating: General. Will change in future chapters. AO3 Link Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 Masterlist Join my taglist via here! ______________________________________________________________ You awake to find you are alone in the bed. You frown wondering where Frankie went cause you wanted to ask him about the interaction last night. You recall quickly though today was the day the boys were going off for most of the day to do some shooting. So they were up early to eat and get their gear together probably. You crawled out of bed, got changed and ready for the day before heading down to meet the rest of the gang. You were just in time for the boys were just about to head out. Frankie walked up to you suited up in his usual attire with an added on tactical vest, rifle slung across his back and two pistol strapped to his hips. You’ve seen him suited up like this before but you’ve always found it hot. “Hey, you sure you’re okay with me going along? I feel bad for bringing you here and ditching you.” He says. “Fish I’ll be fine. I get to spend time with the girls. I’ve gotten to know them fairly well so far and I really like them. We’ll have our own fun. Go. Have your fun.” You chuckle. “Okay okay. We’ll be back later this evening.” He says before giving your head a pat and heading out to meet the others in the van. You and the girls decide to have a relaxing day and head down to the lake. You all had packed some food and drinks to enjoy. You were excited to get to know them even more and have just some girl time. It’s been a while since you’ve done such a thing. You guys get your picnic table set up and have already started to sip on the alcohol packed by the time you finally make it into the water to swim around. You were all having some good hearted chats about life, sharing more about what you all do for a living, how met the guys and etc when Will’s girl finally nails you with a question. “So what’s up with you and Frankie?” She asks. You look up at her a bit wide eyed. “Huh? What do you mean?” “Girl, please. I see how you two look at each other.” She chuckles. “Mhm hm. And he was very clingy to you last night at the hot tub with his arms wrapped around you.” Santiago’s girl said. You sit unsure what to say, trying to think. “I… I mean we’re best friends. We’ve known each other for half of our lives. Since high school.” You chuckle. “We’re just very close friends.” Benny’s girl chuckles. “You sure there’s nothing more going on? I see the way you look at him and I’ve only known you for two days.” “I mean…” You sigh. They all eye you, egging you to continue. “There isn’t anything going on. Honestly but I do wish there was.” You say. “So why don’t you make a move? He’s single right?” Will’s girl says. “Yes. I just… I’ve never said anything in fear of ruining what we have. Plus I don’t even know if he feels the same way back. I mean if he did wouldn’t he have made a move years ago? Only move he made was last night.” “Last night?” The girls all question. You bite you lip and sigh. “Yea. Last night after we all went back to our rooms he was complimenting me and pulled me in close to him. I think he was about to kiss me until Pope knocked.” “Fucking Santi….I told him to leave it be.” Santiago’s girl groans. “Sorry.” You chuckle. “It’s okay. I-I wanted to question him this morning about the interaction but he was already up when I awoke and I didn’t want to question him in front of everyone. I doubt it was anything real or meaningful. He was drunk so…” You trail off. “Even so I think those feelings were real hun. You may not notice the way he looks at you but I do. He looks at you like you're an angel.” Benny’s girl chimes in and the others nod in agreement. “Flirt with him! It can be subtle but out yourself out there more.” Santiago’s girl says. “Yes definitely! Tonight would be a perfect night to be a bit flirty too. We were planning to go watch the stars and a meteor shower.” Will’s girl smiles. “A perfect romantic setting.” “Yes definitely!” Santiago’s girl replies. You sigh and nod. “O-okay. Yea that sounds like a good idea. I um… I’ll try. God I hope he feels the same back and I don’t ruin anything.” “Everything will be fine! I am sure of it.” Santiago’s girl smiles. You girls spent the rest of the day swimming and chatting. Them successfully convincing you to make a move on your crush with Frankie. Little did you know the guys were giving Frankie the same torture on their day out. “So when are you gonna finally ask out Y/N?” Santiago asked as he lined up his shot. “What?” Frankie whipped his head around to look at him. “Fish… We all know it. You’ve told us before and we can see it just through your actions and the way you look at her.” Santiago said, firing his shot. Benny fired a shot too. “Yup. You’re an open book man.” Frankie sighed and fired his shot next. “Look yes. I do like her. I have for years.” “So then why the hell haven’t you done anything about it man?” Will questioned. “I don’t want to ruin what we have. What if she doesn’t feel the same back?” Frankie replied. “For fucks sake Fish… She wouldn’t have come along on this trip with you, be sharing a bed with you and let you hang all over her like you did last night if she didn’t feel the same.” Santiago groaned, lining up his next shot. “I don’t know man. She’s used to all that shit. We’ve known each other for years so none of that is really out of the ordinary.” Frankie says. “Plus, I was drunk last night. So anything I did she probably just thinks was from that.“ “My point still stands.” Santiago said. “Give it a shot man. I don’t think you’ll scare her off. There’s far worse you’ve done and she’s put up with out of you over the years.” Benny says. Frankie groans and rubs a hand down his face.  He’s in his mid early forties, asked out plenty of women, and done so much too. Why is he so afraid to do anything with you. Benny’s right. You’ve put up with so much worse out of him that should have scared you off but it hasn’t. “So what the hell should I do?” Frankie groans. “It’s been fucking years since I asked anyone out.” “Just flirt with her more openly. Make some movies man. You’re fucking you man. You’re a slick motherfucker who knows how to pick up the ladies. I’ve seen it first hand. Just apply those moves but … maybe less of a cocky asshole since she’s a friend and not some chick at the bar. Maybe be just more your normal self.” Will chuckles. The other boys nod in agreement causing Frankie to sigh. “Fine. I’ll give it a shot. Don’t give me any shit though.” Frankie jokes, pointing a finger at them. “You got this man.” Santiago gives him a pat on the back. “Now let’s continue our day so we can get you back, he chuckles. You girls had returned to the cabin in the early evening having arrived back just a few minutes before the boys. All of you were starving from your adventurous day so once the boys got all their gear off and put away Benny worked on starting up the grill to cook some burgers for everyone. “So what did you girls do today?” Santiago asked. “We took a trip down to the lake. Had a nice relaxing day swimming and chatting.” His girl replies. “You guys have fun on your day out?” You asked. “Great. Good to be behind a gun again with my boys.” Will says, patting Frankie who passes by him on the back. “Right guys?” They all nod in agreement. Frankie plops down on the bench next to you. “Hey. Have fun today?” He asks. “Yes, we had a great day. I think I have some new friends.” You smile. “See I told you not to worry.” He smiles back and nods. Will calls that burgers are done and to come get them. You start to get up to go grab yours but Frankie protests against telling you to stay put he’ll grab yours. He returns with 2 burgers and chips for himself and a burger and chips for you as well. He sets the plate down for you and sits himself down next to you. “You remembered how I like my burgers.” You smiled. Happy that he recalled you like ketchup, mayo and pickles on yours. “Well of course.” He smiles back. “The girls said they heard about a meteor shower tonight. They were going to go watch it and the stars with the guys. I thought it sounded really cool. Want to go?” You asked him. Frankie finishes his one burger and looks at you nodding. “Yea! That sounds really cool. We can take the truck and make a cot in the back to watch it.” He smiles. “Oh that sounds fun!” You perk up. “Let’s do it!” He nods. “Alright. We definitely will. It’s a d- uh… it’s a plan.” He quickly corrects himself to not say date.