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Context: No one knew what to make of Rex when he showed up at your school. He's a cold, mean delinquent covered in tattoos. He has no issue laying anyone out who messes with him, and there is a running comment in school: Rex means King, and he is the King of being terrifying. Still, he's never hurt you. He's made you sit on his lap, he's flustered you, he's always got an insult or two but, tonight, he stood up to a wild animal for you after the school trip bus forgot you both. He took a blow to the head and now you are alone with him, praying for rescue while your bully slowly lost consciousness in your arms. He was saved, and told you to stay away... only to decide you're his, now. But... you can't be his forever... It's time.

Setting: The interstate/a forest trail

Tags:[M4A][Bully x Listener][Tsundere Bully Speaker][Protective Listener][Reverse Comfort][Comfort][Lost Love(?)][Cuddles][VERY Dominant][VERY Possessive][Protective][Hopeful][Supernatural][Confession][Letting Go][CW: Sad Implications]

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[Scene opens in Poppy’s car]

[SFX: The car moseying along/Rex obnoxiously sipping his drink]

[You perk your eyebrow at him and he waggles his eyebrow]

“What? The gas station was the one that sold me this massive bruiser of a soda cup! I’ve been sipping like a madman so that sweet, addictive carbonation doesn’t fade away. Want a sip? You might have to deal with my germs on the straw, but with how we kiss, it’s probably not that much of a change.”

[He cackles as you playfully push his arm]

“Hey! I’m just saying, our tongues aren’t strangers.”

[He sips again, glancing out the window]

“Man… My ass is asleep from being in the car for so long but… I can’t describe it, I just… I feel so free. Like a giant weight has been lifted. I told you that I always wanted to run away, but… you know, was scared no one would take me. I think you’re honestly the first person that ever cared about me.”

[He’s quiet for a moment but you can see him smiling to himself]

“...I’m glad you were the one that decided I was worth your time. God knows I was stubborn, grumpy, moody, and just… all-around difficult. You would’ve had any and every reason to give up on me, but you still stuck with me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you being you.”

[SFX: Gentle wind chimes]

“...Did you hear that just now?”

[Pause?]

“I thought I heard wind chimes, is all. Weird. We’re out here on the interstate in the dead of night, so, you know, not exactly what I expected to hear. Whatever, it’s fine. I’m focused on you.”

[SFX: Driving white noise for a bit]

“...Do you think college is going to be like in the movies? Because if I have to party that hard, I am going to be super grouchy. I… want to avoid alcohol, if I can. That doesn’t mean you can’t party, I’m not going to try and trample over your boundaries.”

[Pause]

“You’re OK with not drinking around me? Baby, c’mon, I can’t love you any harder than I already do.”

[...]

[You look away, trying to appear neutral. Like always, Rex can see right through you]

“Poppy? You good?”

[Pause]

“Tired? Do you want to pull over for a bit? We can stretch our legs and then I can take over driving for a bit.”

[...?]

“Huh? Why did you ask about the bear attack? Asking… if I regret trying to protect you?”

[Pause]

“Hell no. No, not for a second. If I died that night, I would have at least saved you, and your life is a thousand times more important than mine. I was… trash. You helped me become something better… I should find that dumb bear and shake his hand. Er, paw, hehe.”

[...?]

“What would I have done if our places were reversed in the scenario? What, like, you took the blow from the bear to protect me?”

[Pause]

“...I don’t know… I almost died that night and I’m pretty sure I only survived because I’m a 6’6” bruiser that’s used to boxing and fighting. Bastard still bitchskipped me hard enough that I think my brain turned to jello. I don’t think you could’ve tanked that hit, Baby. I don’t think you would have survived… and that scares me.”

[Pause]

“I know you would have done it, that’s part of what scares me. You always rush in to help me, even to your own detriment. Like… when that car nearly hit you, you were just going to get me fucking froyo or some shit. You nearly DIED trying to get me frozen yogurt. Just trying to do something sweet… Still terrifies me.”

[Pause?]

“...I… I know. I know you trust that I could stand on my own two feet, especially now. We’ve both come a long way. I have a future and it feels so weird. I thought I’d just drift the rest of my life, or… die young, eventually. Pick a fight with the wrong person. Die via cop. Maybe Dad, once he gets out of prison…”

[His voice turns dark]

“He can fucking try… I’ll kill him if I see him again.”

[Pause]

[He sighs and smiles weakly]

“Yeah. I think I’m going to be OK if that’s what you’re asking. My therapist is great, even though I’m pretty sure she’s getting sick of my sass, hehe. Mom wants to do a session or two together, and I’m hoping I can convince her to go to rehab. I can pay for it, now…”

[He sighs again]

“...As much as I loathe her, I understand her. She got gaslit by a hotshot boxer who cheated on her repeatedly, beat her senseless, and then gave her a son that nearly killed her during childbirth. Whenever Dad would yell at me, she’d be forced to join in just so he wouldn’t beat her again. It was… the only bonding they did, sick as it is. I can’t imagine the pain she goes through, and I honestly think her lashing out is just her trying to survive the ghosts that haunt her. Sometimes she talks like Dad is still there, and it kills me to hear her plead for his affection… He ruined her, just like he tried to ruin me… but, at the very least, I had you. I have you, and I know you love me. I trust in that.”

[...]

“Baby, you look tired. C’mon, pull over. Let’s stretch our legs and then I can take over. There, looks like there’s a forest trail off that exit. How’s about a super late-night walk?”

[Pause]

[You dutifully pull over and park on the side of the road]

[SFX: The car pulling over, parking, and turning off]

“Wow… the stars are really bright here. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them shine so brightly back in that crappy city.”

[Pause]

[He smiles and takes your hand]

“Yeah… I’m fine just stargazing with you for a bit. We’re almost to Vermont. I… I’ve never been this hopeful. This… excited to be with someone. It feels like I have a future now… and I hope it’s with you, until the very end.”

[...]

“You’re proud of me…? Heh, you say that a lot, Poppy. It’s nice, though. Just don’t say it in front of your new, cool college friends, yeah?”

[SFX: Footsteps crunching over dirt]

[The two of you walk for a bit into the calm forest before you settle on a space and sit]

“Yeah, this clearing looks good. It… looks a lot like the clearing where that bear attacked you. Maybe it’s the PTSD talking, I don’t know…”

[Pause?]

“No… It’s OK. I’m fine. If I start getting… fuck, what’s the word…? Triggered? Yeah, that. If I start getting triggered, I promise I’ll tell you. C’mon, sit with me for a bit.”

[SFX: The two of them sitting in the clearing/forest ambiance]

“...Poppy?”

[Pause]

[He kisses you gently as you turn to look at him]

“Mmh… I love you… I love you so much, it… it almost hurts to think about you not being here. I can’t tell you how scared I got thinking you’d be leaving for Vermont without me. All those nightmares of you getting hurt, that… fucking horrifying vision of the bear killing you… It’s just cemented how lost I’d be without you.”

[...]

“I know… I know I’m strong enough to stand on my own, now. I know I’m doing way better. I know therapy has done a ton of good for me, and this engineering program is probably going to be exactly what we need to start our business, you know? I was thinking… Maybe we can do prosthetics, you know? Maybe 3D print them and adjust them to be sturdy but lightweight at the same time for mobility. I have SO many ideas! What about you?”

[...]

“...Poppy? You’re being awfully quiet…”

[...]

“OK… I’m lying my head in your lap. That good?”

[SFX: Gentle wind chimes]

“...Poppy… you’re scaring me being this vague… W-What’s happening?”

[...]

“Huh…? I… I’m glad you’re proud of me, sweetheart, but…?”

[Pause]

[SFX: More gentle wind chimes]

“... The stars are beautiful, yeah… Baby, please talk to me. What’s wrong? Why… Why are you talking like this?”

[Pause]

[You smile serenely as the cool breeze washes over you]

“...It’s… time for you to go? I don’t… Baby, you’re scaring me!”

[You run your fingers through his hair gently as he stares up at you, confused]

[SFX: Wings unfurling gently]

[Rex looks up at you in stunned silence as you finally allow him to see your true form. Soft white wings expand from your back]

“...Poppy… You… You have wings?”

[It takes him a moment before it dawns on him]

“You’re… an angel…?”

[To be continued]

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