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through the storm | jake lockley
a/n: i'm squeaking i loved this. seeing jake be so rough on himself and finally giving himself what he needs; you. ugh, it's a trope I'm all here for every second of every day đ thank you to the beautiful nonnie who requested this âșïž
pairing: jake lockley x fem!reader
warnings: established relationship, marc and steven are only mentioned,
summary: steven loves to cuddle through a storm, marc too. but jake can't give himself the pleasure of falling asleep in your arms, until finally you convince him.
w/c: 0.8k
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The rain poured against the top of the apartment, bringing you out of your book. You were cozied up in bed, watching as flashes of lightning illuminated the nook-like space.Â
You yawned, feeling tiredness sweep through your body like a tidal wave. Stretching your limbs, your eyes follow the line leading to the door which was twisting open to reveal him.Â
With a cap on his head, he shimmied out of his jacket in silence, droplets of rain meeting the floor beneath him.
âYouâre home?â You call out, earning the manâs brown orbs to lift.
Jake. You knew exactly who was fronting.Â
âFinished early,â Jake responds. âWeâre in for some crazy weather,â He informs you.
You nod your head. âWhich is the perfect nap weather, am I right?â You giggle, bookmarking your spot. Every time the rain came and a thunderstorm ensued, Marc and Steven would adoringly cuddle with you. Steven wanted to be as close as possible, while Marc enjoyed the sleep he got while wrapped in your arms.Â
Jake deserved the same.Â
He rarely gave himself over to a side of affection. Swearing to himself that his sole purpose was to protect Marc and Steven, he tried not to come around as much because he didnât want you to suffer. He knew he could be bitter at times, but he had the best intentions.Â
âYeah,â Jake mumbles, fishing his belongings out of his pocket and placing them in the bowl. He walks through the room after removing his shoes, never once beelining for the spot beside you.Â
âJake?â You call his name.
âYes, cariño?â Jake responds, the pet name making your face soften as your lips part.Â
Another roar of thunder sounded outside, making you sigh. You really wanted him to let go for a bitâ to know what it was like to relax.Â
âWhy donât we take a nap together? We can be nap buddies.â You inform him just as he turns the corner. Jakeâs eyes soften as he stares a hole through the side of the mattress that was currently vacant.Â
âIâm fine, sweetness. Go on without me.â He deters.Â
âJake Lockley,â You clear your throat. âThere is a persistent thunderstorm outside, and I want to cuddle. Itâs the perfect nap weather! Come on, donât be so grumpy.â You cross your arms.Â
Jake glances to the side, certainly hearing as the rain pelted against the rooftop.Â
Deep down, he wanted to. Oh, he wanted nothing more than to fall into your embrace, but he knew better. He couldnât risk it.Â
âHermosa,â He says, but stops when he sees your bottom lip push forward. ââDonât do that.âÂ
You shake your head. âI know you donât want toââ
âThatâs not it. I promise.â He stops. âMarc and Stevenâ they can. Iâll see ifââ
âI donât want Marc or Steven. No offense if they can hear me. I want you, Jake.âÂ
Jake was having a bitter internal fight. He could hear the voices of his alters chuckling and both persuading him.
Steven said you were like a physical form of honey.Â
Marc said he wouldnât regret it, it would be the best sleep of his life.Â
Even the two boys wanted the best for their grumpy alter.Â
Another ferocious roar of thunder seals the deal for Jake. He can visually see the room growing darker from the clouds overhead, and strikes of lightning slipping through the window panes. He takes a few cautious steps forward, watching as you eagerly move the sheets back.
Jake falls into them nervously and the moment he feels your hand caress his arm, he knew what Steven meant. You looked at him with such an adorable expression, your limbs tangling through his. He was stiff, and you were trying your hardest to coax him to relax.
âCome on, wrap your arms around me, Lockley. I know you can do it.â You tease him.Â
Jake sighs and wraps his arms around your waist, pulling you closer.
The moment his nose brushes yours, his eyes fall immediately to your lips. His mouth parts slightly and he feels a sudden rush consume him. Cautiously, Jake journeys his hand up the trail of your arm until he ghosts an index finger across your collarbone, soon delivering a feather touch to your jaw. He sees as your eyes dilate with pure adoration, pupils blowing wide as you gazed at him with a sense of longing.Â
âMi Vida,â He whispers. He cups your soft cheek, brushing his thumb underneath your eye. You melt into his touch and nuzzle your cheek against his palm.Â
âGive into it, Jake⊠Youâre safe here.â You reassure him.Â
Jake closes his eyes, soon finding the softness of your lips. He brushes his fingers through your hair before he pulls you closer, the thunder rolling more repetitively now.Â
He gives into the feeling, the way he feels safe. He lets it consume him, and soon, heâs fast asleep in your embrace. Youâre cuddled to his chest as strong arms engulf you, crushing you to his body, but keeping you safe.Â
The rain continued to pour and nothing could take this moment away from Jake.
Matthew better get a happy ending or so help me I will riot please my boy has already suffered so much