Who’s the Prettiest of Them All? Chapter 2: Resultion
This has been a long time coming. I wanted to write this right after the first chapter but of course life and (lack of) inspiration got in the way!
I hope you all enjoy a resolution to the drama that came before it.
Tags: Fellswap Paps (Mutt), Reader, Iris, forgiveness, mild sexual content
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The next morning was a little awkward as the three of you got up and went through your morning routines. Seeing the couch still made up for Mutt made your stomach churn. You wanted to sit down with him and talk, to explain why you had gotten so mad even if you still didn’t understand how you had managed to confuse yourself so badly.
Maybe it had been Iris’s wording. She’d called it a pageant. Did that really warrant you disregarding everything Mutt tried to say afterward?
No, it did not, and you made a promise to yourself that from this day forward, you would at least hear him out no matter what you thought of things. He’d proven himself time and time again, and you owed him that much.
You didn’t get a chance to talk to him before you had to leave for work. You made sure to give him the best kiss goodbye you could, to hopefully prove to him that you weren’t mad anymore. You were relieved to see his eye lights still form little hearts as you pulled back.
One thing you could say you appreciated about your job was that it kept you busy enough to get your mind off of personal dramas. Today was no exception, and by the time you clocked out for the day you were so ready to be back home with your little family.
Mutt wasn’t normally a chef, but every once in a while he’d have a simple dinner ready when you got home from work. You’d made sure to tell him he didn’t have to do that, that as long as he and Iris had decided what you were having you didn’t mind cooking with him.
But that didn’t mean you didn’t appreciate having it already done, and all you had to do was put your stuff down, take off your shoes, and enjoy a nice meal with your family.
It made you sad to see Iris picking at her dinner. You knew what was causing her sadness, and while you hoped you were wrong, you also knew you weren’t.
“Iris, honey, are you okay?” You asked, reaching out to gently rub at her little arm.
She shrugged, not looking up from her plate.
“she’s been a bit sad all day,” Mutt said softly. “we jus’ hung out, watched a coupla movies’n napped on the couch.”
You nodded. Somehow you had come to the conclusion that you and Mutt would talk later after Iris had gone to bed, but now you realized that she needed to hear what you had to say too. She needed to see that there was hope for you and Mutt.
“I think it was the word ‘pageant’ last night that got me,” you confessed, staring down at your plate. “I think somehow I let that word get bigger than it was, and I let these dark thoughts take over. Not just about pageants, but about my exes, about how you’ve been so good to me and Iris and how for a while now I’ve been so scared that one day you’re going to change your mind.”
You peeked over at Mutt to see him staring at you. You swallowed and kept going.
“It’s not fair. Not to you or to Iris. You’ve done nothing but prove how good a man you are, and I took one word and let it distort everything I know about you. You even tried to explain yourself, and again I was too scared to let history repeat itself that I forgot you’re not them. You’re not any of them, and I’m so sorry I couldn’t see that last night.”
Mutt reached out and took your hand, squeezed your fingers. “i know a li’l somethin’ ‘bout lettin’ dark thoughts take over,” he said softly.
Your vision was starting to blur from the tears building in your eyes. “I promise you, Mutt, I will hear you out from now on. I can do that for you, even if it does end up being something I disagree with.”
He nodded. “tha’s all i really ask’a ya, darlin’.” He lifted your hand and kissed your knuckles. “‘s far as me changin’ my mind? guess i jus’ gotta keep provin’ t’ya i ain’t goin’ nowhere.”
“Not ever?” Iris asked, her voice so small.
Mutt shook his head. “not ever, li’l flower. tha’s a promise.”
Iris slid down off her chair and held her arms out as she walked over to Mutt. He picked her up and held her tightly.
“i gotcha, little darlin’,” he said softly, leaning in to kiss her head. “papa puppy’s not leavin’ ya.”
Okay, that was too sweet.
“I love you, daddy,” she cried, sniffling.
Mutt’s jaw trembled. “love you too.”
You stood up, gesturing with a nod of your head for him to follow you to the living room. He did, carrying Iris in a tight embrace. The three of you sat together on the couch, cuddled up close enough to banish all the sadness and let only comfort and love in.
Dinner had only been half eaten and there were other chores that needed tending to, but you didn’t care. You would never give up a moment to soothe your daughter’s worries if you could help it.
The three of you stayed together on the couch for a few hours, talking quietly to each other. Iris told you a little bit about her day, about the movies she and Mutt had watched. Mutt confessed he actually liked Unicorn Parade, but that he’d been offended by the character of Mutt in The Last Guardian.
“jus’ cuz he’s a dog don’t mean he deserves tha name.”
Iris looked up at him. “He was a bad guy, too.”
You should your head in mock disgust. “How dare they tarnish such a name.”
A while later, after you and Iris started yawning, you figured it was probably time to start getting her ready for bed.
After bath and jammies, Mutt went in to read to her. You folded the sheets and blanket out on the couch as he did and got stuff put away so he’d know without any shadow of doubt where you wanted him to sleep tonight.
Mutt came out and smiled when he saw what you’d done, came up to you and took your hand.
“ready fer bed?” He asked.
“Something like that,” you said with a grin.
Making love with Mutt was never a dull experience, never had been, and this time was no exception. He always made your pleasure a priority, but this time you wanted to show him how much his meant to you, too. As you rode him, you hoped he could feel how much you loved him in every movement of your body.
Afterward, you laid next to him with his arms curled around you, and held on to his ribs as if he might try to leave if you didn’t.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” you asked.
He looked down at you. “what? ya didn’ hurt me darlin’. it’d take a lot more’n yer sexy ass on me ta hurt me.”
You snorted. “No, I meant…I meant are you sure you’re okay after last night.”
“ah. yeah, ‘m okay.” He rubbed your back and kissed your forehead. “i’ve been through a lotta shit’n my life, darlin’, both underground’n above it. yeah, it was rough seein’ ya get that upset, but you ain’t nothin’ like tha monsters in snowdin, back where i grew up. you don’ let someone sit’n wonder what they did wrong’r how ta fix it, ‘n’ ya sure don’ try ta get revenge even when yer wrong. might take a minute ta convince m’self yer really okay, but tha’s a me problem.”
You hummed and kissed his ribs. “Tell me if I can do anything to help.”
“you got it.” He kissed you again.
Satisfied that you’d made some good headway in fixing the damage you’d caused, you snuggled into Mutt once again to get some sleep.
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It's a Rerun. But a damn good one
Billy Washington X (Ex Girlfriend Reader)
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Word Count: 2,543
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Warnings: Near death experience (I saved Billy, and I won't apologize for it🤣), (P In V Unprotected)
Billy was a sweet guy. You couldn't deny that. It's probably the only reason you lasted as long as you did. But eventually, you just had to be realistic. This guy was going nowhere quickly. He had barely any drive and took no self responsibility. He was a slob and always found ways to blame the world, his family, or even you for his problems.
You had attempted to leave him multiple times, but every time, his tears and evident heartbreak were able to keep you stuck in place until finally, it wasn't enough.
The scene of those final moments still played through your head anytime you let your mind wander. Billy down on his knees in front of you, holding your hips lightly kissing your stomach, begging you not to leave. Promising that he would change, get better. Promises he had made a thousand times before but never could live up to. You still remember that final look back when you took that final step out of the door. Billy still on his knees arms hanging limply by his side head hanging down towards the floor sobbing. Outright sobbing. The memories of that scene are so painful that you try your best to avoid them at all costs.
Although you tried to ignore the nagging feeling in your chest over the following weeks, you couldn't help but wonder. Was he ok? Is he taking care of himself?
Then you heard about Cranstead and what almost happened to him there, and it took everything in your being not to reach out to him. To make sure he was ok, you were haunted by what you imagined to be something so terrifying and what it could have done to his already frail psyche. But you knew in your heart that reaching out to him now would not be helpful. The breakup was difficult, and you couldn't come in and out of his life. You were out of his life now, and it needed to stay that way.
Well, that was the plan anyway until a few months later, you end up on a night out with a few friends at the pub, and there he is with Lana. Smiling and clean cut, he hardly looks like that fragile messy man you had left behind.
You try to keep your head down so he doesn't see you, but your eyes are drawn to him repeatedly throughout the night. He seems to be having a good time with Lana and her coworkers. He has this sparkle to his eyes that had been long gone last you were with him.
You had become so enthralled with him at this point that your friend Sarah picks up on the fact that you are distracted and starts to look around until she spots Billy.
"Oh, im sorry, sweets, do you want us to go to a different pub?" She says quietly while reaching out to rub your hand.
This pulls you out of your trancelike state.
"Huh? What? No, it's fine. I'm fine. " You smile weakly at her.
She gives you a look that is plainly calling you on your bullshit but decides not to press you on it.
You pretend to engage in the conversation being held at your table. Your head angled towards your friends, nodding periodically as they tell some story. About something that isn't registering in your mind. While your eyes flit between Billy and the table, trying not to gain his attention.
Sarah is telling a story about how one of her coworkers is clearly into her but is annoying and short when Billy finally catches you staring at him. Your breath catches, and you immediately look back at Sarah pretending you didn't see him. Now you feel eyes on you. You want to look back up at him, but you're afraid that if you do, it will be his eyes staring back at you. But to your surprise, when you finally look up nearly 25 minutes later, he's gone.
You let out a breath you didn't even realize you were holding in, your head a mix of relief and disappointment.
You lose interest quickly after that and bid your friends a goodnight feigning exhaustion. Or maybe it was true. Mentally and emotionally, you were drained. You step outside the pub, quickly placing an order for a rideshare.
"I was wondering how much longer it was gonna take before you came out ere," Billy says with a smirk leaning up against the wall outside the pub.
The sudden noise makes you jump.
"Oh!" You grab your chest attempting to bring down your heart rate.
"Oh cmon love. I'm not scary" he is still smiling taking a drag off his cigarette.
"Just surprised me is all," you say, slightly flustered.
He takes another deep drag off his smoke. " You waiting for your bloke to come pick ya up?"
"Rideshare," you say, slightly lifting up your phone.
" Don't take one of those things. Beautiful girl like you getting in a car with a random stranger..... lemme give you a ride"
"Oh..... no, that's ok they're already on the way.
"I insist. I'll be worried the rest of the night if I see you get into a strangers car. Come on. I got a new car. " he chuckles as he waves you over
You have an internal battle with yourself. This is a bad idea. Your rational brain knows that. But that smile he gives you does you in, and you follow him quickly, canceling your rideshare.
He walks ahead of you, taking a final drag of his cigarette and flicking it to the side.
"Isn't she beautiful?" He says gesturing toward a dark Grey Ford Focus.
"Yeah, looks brand new!" You say admiring the vehicle.
"She is" he looks back at you giving you a cheeky grin. "Got my life together, I have" he says this with a sense of pride.
"Oh?" You say while sliding into the passengers seat.
" Yeah" he plops into the driver's seat. "Almost getting blown up will do that to a man, puts things in perspective"
You inwardly cringe at the mention of what happened at cranstead.
"I'm really sorry I didn't call after-" he cuts you off
"Don't worry, love, I didn't expect you to. Loser ex-boyfriend turns terrorist patsy doesn't exactly have a lot of appeal" he chuckles.
"Ha" you fake laugh awkwardly.
"So where are you living now?" He asks, starting the car.
You look at him frozen
"I'm gonna need to know.... since I'm driving you home?" He looks at you with a half smile.
"Oh yeah, obviously," you press two fingers against your forehead. "I live with Ana, you remember where she lives?"
"Yeah. Your sister still hate my face?" He asks, still smiling
"She never hated your face. She's just... a little prickly. Like a thorn"
"Like a bloody cactus"
You laugh out loud at this. Your sister really was a hard person to get along with if you weren't already in her inner circle.
"How is it living with Ana? I can't imagine she's a morning person" he says laughing
"She's barely ever there. She got a boyfriend, and she's mostly at his place"
"Must be one tough lad" he says with a smirk as he taps his fingertips on the steering wheel.
"Must be." You can't help but watch his fingers tap tap tap on the steering wheel. You focus so intently on his fingers that his voice basically becomes background noise
"Love? Hello?"
"Huh?"
"This is your sister's building right?"
You look up and notice you are outside your building, you couldn't believe you were there already.
"Uhh yeah this is it"
"You ok? How much did you have to drink?" he asks one eyebrow raised
"Oh I'm fine not that much"
"Hmmm, nah, you seem out of it. I'm walking you up. Make sure you make it to your flat. " he turns the car off and starts to remove his seat belt.
"That's not necessary," you said, unbuckling your own seat belt and opening the door.
"Ahhhh, but I insist," he gives you another cheeky smile.
You can't help but blush at this new Billy. He looks the same, but he is different. There is no denying that.
"Oh alright," you walk into the building with him trailing behind.
"Second floor right?" He says from behind you
"Yep," you get to the stairs and start to walk up. You can feel him climbing the stairs directly behind you.
When you reach the door to your flat, the tension is thick as he leans against the doorframe, watching you put your key into the lock.
When you finally get the door open you step through and turn around. He's standing in the doorway hands in his pockets.
"Well ummm.... thank you for the ride" you say to him stumbling over your words.
"Uhhh yeah... yeah, no problem. " he looks at you with adoration in his eyes. "You take care darling" he turns to walk down the hallway
"Wait!" You say involuntarily. He stops and turns back to look at you.
"Would you like to come in for a cuppa?" You ask feeling stupid as soon as you say it.
He, however, was elated. "Yeah! Absolutely brilliant" He walks into the flat glancing around. "Been ages since I've been in here"
You move to the kitchen putting the kettle on.
"Do you have a new bloke?" He asks suddenly."You don't have to tell me, of course." He rubs the back of his neck
"No, I do not." You keep your eyes glued to the kettle.
"Knew it" Billy nearly whispers. He walks into the kitchen coming up behind you and wraps his arms around you.
"What are you doing?" You ask, lifting your arms up but not pushing him away.
"Taking back what's mine" he starts to bite and suck on your neck.
"Billy.... we can't"
"Cept we can." He continues biting your neck while simultaneously running his hands, palms flat down your waist & stomach and stopping at your hips. He grips your hips tight, fingernails pressing into the fabric of your dress. "You took care of me for so long. Let me take care of you"
You lean your head back against him, giving him more access to your neck, and he takes full advantage. Biting and sucking at your neck while his arm is wrapped tightly around your ribs.
He pushes himself up against you from behind, breathing heavily into your neck. "Do you even realize what you do to me?"
Your heart starts racing, and you squeeze your thighs together, attempting to ease some of the tension you feel building in your heat.
Billys hand slips from your hip down to the bottom of your dress. He grabs your thigh and starts rubbing his hand up and down. "Always with the God damned thigh highs. Enough to drive me mad. " he nearly growls in your ear. Sending a tingling sensation straight to your core.
He trails his hand up your thigh and over your heat covered by just the thin material of your thong. "Mmmm" he bites your neck while he starts to rub circles around your clit through your panties.
"Ahh" you breathe out.
Billy chuckles. "Yeah?" He moves your panties to the side, running his fingers through your folds and shutters. "Fuck." With his other hand he grabs your hips and pulls your ass tight against his groin and he starts to rut up against you. You can feel his hardness through his trousers up against your bum.
"So wet," he snarls into your ear as he slides a finger inside you.
You start to pant "fuck billy"
"Yeah, we'll get to that," he chuckles as he starts sliding his finger in and out at a quickening pace. "You have no idea how much I missed this pussy"
His words make you even more excited, and you start moving your hips against his hand and groin. He nibbles at your earlobe as he quickens his pace with his hand rutting up harshly against your bum.
He pushes you toward the kitchen counter and bends you over it, removing his hand. You whimper at the loss of sensation.
He chuckles. "Don't worry, baby, i got you," he says as he pushes your dress up over your ass and pulls your thong down to your knees. He stands back and looks at you in this position for a second "marvelous"
You can hear him unbuckle his belt, and your anticipation grows. It's been so long, and of all the things he was failing at when you were together, this was not one of them.
He grabs your hip with one hand and pumps himself 2 times with the other before rubbing the head of his cock between your folds "fuckin beautiful" he breaths out before slamming into you to the hilt grasping your hip tightly.
You gasp as he stills. "Fuck baby" he nearly whispers
you push against him, urging him to move. He snakes his arm around you bringing his fingers to your clit and rubbing it in circles as he starts to slide in and out of you
You mewl as your eyes roll back. He pounds into you at a punishing pace while rubbing your clit furiously. "Ahhhh fuck!" You yell as you feel your climax hurdling toward you.
"Yeah? You gonna cum for me? Come on, " Billy says between heavy pants.
Your entire body tenses as you are hit with a mind-blowing orgasm.
"Fuck! Baby, that's perfect" Billy says while fucking you through your climax.
You feel your body melt as you come down from your high and put all your weight against the counter.
Billy now grabs both of your hips and really starts to go fast and hard.
" fuck. This pussy's so good" he keeps one hand on your hip and runs his other hand up your spine until he reaches the back of your neck and grasps it holding you in place as he fucks you without mercy.
His breathing gets erratic and his pace fast and sloppy as your core begins to tighten again.
"You gonna give me another one?" He snakes his hand back to your clit rubbing in quick circles. "Fuck, fuck, fuck!" You screech as you hurtle through another climax this time taking billy with you.
You feel that familiar warmth spread inside you and collapse, laying your face on the counter.
"Your still on your pills I hope?" Billy says breathlessly
You just give him a thumbs up unable to speak at the moment.
"I'm sorry, I know I wasn't good enough for you before"
You turn and look at him as he's tucking himself back into his pants. "Billy...."
"No, it's true. But I am now. I have a job I have purpose. The only thing I don't have is you. " he looks at you with pleading eyes.
"You have me. You've always had me, " you say, placing your hands on either side of his face
He hugs you tightly and kisses you on the top of your head.
"I finally have it all"
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