Freddie never would’ve care if it were anyone else on that couch. But this was a kid, a kid who he could tell was scared. Freddie found it easy to pretend he didn’t care, he had loads of practice on the mere practice. But he did care, a kid was on the couch and he related too closely to it. Running away. Freddie was good at the part but it didn’t make it hard, he knew that. Freddie took a deep breath as he stared at the still body watching the television on the couch. The living room was dark, the TV being the only source of light other than the lights escaping his room.

“Kid.” (Y/N) leaned up from their place and stared at Freddie confused. This was the first time they were being acknowledged by Baxter and it was a simple word that held no malice towards them. It confused (Y/N). “Come here,” he said and turned into his room. (Y/N) hesitated but nonetheless stood up and stepped into Baxter’s room. Freddie had a place set up on his bed that had a pillow dividing the two halves of his bed. “Lay down and sleep. Talk if you need to and I’ll listen.” This was weird to Freddie and (Y/N). Freddie saw the kid as a person who needed guidance that he wanted to provide and (Y/N) needed guidance, support, and a better figure to look up to.

(Y/N) only nodded, remaining silent as they took the spot they knew Freddie didn’t frequent on his own bed. Freddie didn’t look at them as he unfolded and nice, soft blanket and draped it over (Y/N). He’s seen enough to know they needed it. Freddie knew enough to say if he ran he’d bring the kid with him. “Thank you,” croaked out of (Y/N)’s throat. Baxter froze, slowly turning his head down to (Y/N) and nodded. “Get sleep. We’ll go out tomorrow. You’re not going anywhere.”

//I’ve been waiting for a wilbur request!!

“YOU OWN MY HEART” WILBUR STRAUSS X GN! READER

Wilbur stared longingly as (Y/N) as they spoke to Mabel about a case they shared. (Y/N) welcomed the woman with open arms and it struck out to him in the best way possible. “Strauss, your staring. That’s not how you court in the slightest,” Rabbit said from his across from the man. “Oh I know but just look at them!” Wilbur had a stupid grin on his face as he stared at (Y/N). “Their beauty shines so brightly I can’t be the only one drawn to them,” Wilbur sighed dreamily. Wilbur saw (Y/N) as an angel.

“Is he looking?” (Y/N) turned around before Mabel could answer them, they grinned stupidly and offered Wilbur a small wave. “You fancy Strauss and its so so obvious (Y/N)!” Mabel complained. “Why haven’t you talked to him?” “You’re kidding? I have no chance! He’s so sweet and gentle, he could have anyone.” (Y/N) turned back to their work and Mabel scoffed. “He fancies you,” Mabel started.

(Y/N) scoffed as they looked through the file on their desk, “lies.” Part of (Y/N) wanted it to be true, the part of them that dreamed of pillow talk and early morning cuddles with Wilbur Strauss.Mabel stared at them, wondering if they were serious, “you- you’re a fucking moron.”

(Y/N)’s head shot up, “Mabel!” “Sorry! sorry!” (Y/N) scoffed and turned their head back to look at Wilbur longingly before turning back to their work.

Wilbur watched closely as (Y/N) danced beside Mabel, Gwen’s pub was lively that night, and the coppers were out to celebrate closing their newest case. It pained Rabbit to see Wilbur and (Y/N) pining for each other so obviously that the entire precinct knew how in love they were. Rabbit and Mabel had a plan, Gwen was in on it as well. Rabbit would lead Wilbur to a spare room and Mabel would do the same with (Y/N). It was flawless. 

Once inside the room (Y/N) tried in vain attempts to pry the door open without breaking Gwen’s property. (Y/N) groaned at their final attempt to escape before turning to Wilbur who just smiled. (Y/N) saw Wilbur as this ball of sunshine and sugar. Wilbur saw (Y/N) as this unmovable force while on the job and during the late nights working a case. Ever since (Y/N) joined the force both their lives became so bright, it rivaled the sun. 

“Well, now that we’re alone, I’d like to offer my... courtship,” Wilbur removed his hat and held it to his chest, slowly taking (Y/N)’s hand in his own. (Y/N) offered a grin to which Wilbur thought was stupidly cute. “I... would very much like that, Mr. Strauss,” Wilbur turned into the sun in that moment. With a bright, soft smile, Wilbur leaned forward and hesitantly kissed (Y/N)’s cheek. “You’ve unintentionally brightened my world, Mx. (L/N), and for that I have no reason but to thank you,” Wilbur spoke softly. 

(Y/N) smiled softly, but soon jumped from Mabel’s aggressive knocking on the door “Hurry up and shag!” she called. Rabbit ripped the door open as he gave Mabel a look. Wilbur’s face turn a light shade of pink as (Y/N) just smiled. “Perhaps after the first date, yeah?” (Y/N) offered. “Really?- Oh I mean of course!” Wilbur grinned stupidly as (Y/N) kissed his cheek. “See you then,” they smiled before moving past Rabbit and Mabel.

// Part 2?

//hope you enjoy!!

LIGHT IN THE DARK. JAMES LEIGHTON-MASTERS X F! READER

“James? It’s late-” (Y/N) sighed, sitting up. “Love? Oh thank god you answered...I need you.” That’s all it took for (Y/N) to rush out the door in just her pajamas. (Y/N) took a moment to remember which side of her car to get in on and remember what side of the road to stay on. The ride to James’s apartment was painfully slow, but it was definitely worth it. James hadn't changed out from his suit from the dinner, he looked like he had just gotten home too. “James? You look shaken up...” her arms wrapped around James’s shoulders. 

James softly wrapped his arms around (Y/N). “Alistair Ryle. He’s going to be a problem now. I can feel it. I have a possible assault charge on my record, (Y/N).” The girl knew what that meant to him, the possibility of having a career would go down the drain if cops tied him into the mix of the charge Ryle caused. James didn’t want to risk (Y/N)’s scholarship either, the stress it could cause her to lose track of schoolwork. (Y/N)’s hands ran through his messed hair. “Everything will be fine, everything will figure itself out, bubbas.”

James loved it when she called him that. He loved her temperaments, her attitude, and how she could range from being an actual angel to this lioness bitching out the boys when they dragged him for being cautious about their activities.“I love you,” James sighed out, nuzzling his nose into her shoulder. His life has become so bright since (Y/N) came into his life two years ago. James melted into her, “Oh what would I do without you?” he hummed. “Crash and burn,” she hummed, to which James laughed softly. “No matter what happens, I’ll be right here with you every step of the way if need be.”

James only hummed to her, “I know. Come lay down with me...” he sighed and stood, taking her hands and pulling her back to his room. (Y/N) laughed as she tossed her keys to the side, wallet landing on the couch. (Y/N)’s shoes were kicked to the side as James went to shower. 

“Tomorrow, when I see the boys about this situation, I want you there with me for moral support,” James took her cheeks in his hands from where she sat. James stood in just his dress pants and socks, the other articles of clothing were shed and tossed into his hamper. “Moral support? I’ll be there, Jamie...You’re leaving them, aren’t you?” (Y/N) asked, forehead against his. “Yeah, I am. It’s for the better for the both of us. Together. Now lay down, I’ll be out soon.” James kiss her lips softly, she hummed before pulling away to lay in his soft bed. James grinned and entered the bathroom fully. It wasn’t long before she felt pressure against her front. James wrapped his arms around (Y/N) as if to defend her from the world.