Happy Birthday, Rosemary

Happy Birthday, Rosemary

Rosemary Short Story

Rating: Mature (smut at the end) 

Summary: When MC comes back from being out on their own after taking a dangerous mission, Rosemary can't help but think her whole world could fall apart with a single misstep. 

Your teeth clenched as you followed Rosemary back to your room. The congratulations from the others downstairs were drowned out by the pending doom that awaited you with each click of Rosemary's expensive heels. 

You reached the door to your room and held in a flinch when Rosemary closed it behind you softly, and somehow, that was worse than her slamming it. You decided because you knew the anger was hiding under the elegant posture. 

The anxiety in your stomach worsened when all Rosemary did was just stand there, her brown eyes that you came to love baring into your own with such intensity that you could hardly stand it. 

"Rosie..." You started using a pet name to soften whatever words came out of you next. "I-" 

But that seemed to be a mistake. At the mention of the nickname, Rosemary blinked as if coming out of a daze, and desperation crossed over her face. 

"Are you a complete sap?! What in the six hells were you thinking?" Rosemary said, the words coming out in a rush, her New York accent coming out thick with the old-timey slang. It wasn't hard to figure out that the word "sap" wasn't the nicest word to call someone in the 1920s; maybe you would give in and look it up if you remembered or survived whatever Rosemary was going to do to you. 

"Don't worry, Rosemary; I hardly did anything. Aunt Zinnia made sure I was safe." 

"Safe?" Rosemary asked, slowly putting more distance between you two than there already was. "You think—Oh my—" You were surprised to see Rosemary lost for words; that didn't happen, but as she put her hands up to yank on her hair in frustration, she seemed to be battling with herself. "You have no idea what I'm angry about, do you?" 

"Of course I do, Rosemary!" You felt your anger flare up inside, but you pushed it down as you got closer to the distressed woman. "I know you don't like me fighting, but I needed to." 

"No, you don't! Why does it have to be you?" Rosemary asked, her voice cracking only for a moment. "Why can't it be Marcel, your aunt, or fucking Tai? Why can't it be any of them? Mhm?" 

Rosemary knew the answer...she knew it was because it was you in the middle. You were at the center of it all, and there were no more shadows to hide in. You had to be the one to clean up whatever mess was coming. 

You were at a loss for words as you stared into Rosemary's lost expression. She couldn't stop it. No amount of favors or fighting could stop you. Or stop whatever foes were before you; it scared her. You knew it scared her because she had already lost herself once. 

Rosemary would break if she lost you, completely shattered, and there would be no you to pick up the pieces again. Rosemary knew how death worked: one moment you are waking up to the sun, and the next your last breath catches. She knew how quickly life went by and how one single bad decision could put you in a grave. 

"What if you didn't come back to me?" Rosemary asked in a whisper. "What if your aunt couldn't keep you safe?!" Her voice was strong and tense, against the party music downstairs. "Do you know what it is like to sit here and wait for you to get back?! To watch you walk out that door with no idea if that is the last time I will see you?! Do you have any idea of the thoughts that go through my mind while you are away? The nightmares?!" 

Your breath caught as you looked into Rosemary's eyes, a dark blue as her powers pulsed through her, her resolve breaking as tears ran down her face. 

"I have experienced everything. I have lost. I have been betrayed." Rosemary's fingers traced her neck. "And I have died, but there is no coming back for you. You will be gone. There is no afterlife. There is an uncertainty in our lives that leaves me with the most horrible fear that I will lose you." 

The words sank into the bottom of your stomach like a weight. "Rosie..." You croaked out, your arms wrapping around your girlfriend. In an embrace that kept you both from falling apart. "I had to, Rosemary. I can't avoid this. I can't sleep at night knowing that I am putting you and everyone else I love in danger. I couldn't stand it if you got hurt." You whispered into her hair, letting her tears wet your shirt. 

"I can't lose you." 

You squeezed tighter before pulling back to look at her, your tears falling as you stared at Rosemary. She looked so vulnerable. Like a wilted flower, she still held so much beauty that it almost took your breath away. 

You gently caressed Rosemary, wiping away the tears, only to shiver when you felt the hot, flushed skin. 

"You look breathtaking." You mumbled, gently grabbing her hands. 

Rosemary shook her head, letting a small smile grace her lips. "If this is your way of getting out of the dog house, then you better close your yap." 

"Is flattery not enough anymore?" You teased, your hand running through Rosemary's hair, the need to be touching far greater than ever before. 

"Not unless I'm the one spitting the line, Dollface/Angelface/Handsome." 

You didn't need to comment as you kissed Rosemary, your teeth biting down on her bottom lip. 

"That won't work either," Rosemary spoke, her voice low in your ear, but the tough act was ruined by the red cheeks. Your only response was a coy smile as you started to pull away, only to be brought back in with a strong tug by the shirt. 

"Don't back out of the game now, Dollface/Angelface/Handsome." The words came out on a purr, and you went to touch her face only to yell in surprise when she was pinned to the bed with an inhuman strength. 

"I don't like losing," Rosemary whispered into your ear, not even having to look as she undid the buttons on your clothes. 

Your breathing became heavy when you felt her fingers on your thighs, thanking the universe in your head that you were lying in bed because you were certain that your legs would have given out. 

"Aren't I winning if you're doing this to me?" You asked, cheeky, and then bit back a moan when Rosemary squeezed your thigh, her fingers ever so gently leading a path to the ache inside of you. 

"I'm not doing anything to you yet," Rosemary said, kissing the nape of your neck. The hickeys were placed in a pattern of Rosemary's design, but you couldn't find it in yourself to care as all your attention was on her fingers and what they seemed to refuse to touch. 

With gritted teeth, you leaned your head back, not wanting to lose whatever game Rosemary was playing and making the rules as she went along. It was already on the cards for you to lose, but at least you could put up a fight. 

Your legs spread wider as you felt Rosemary's finger trace your flushed flesh, and you moaned at the slow circles that she massaged into your skin. 

It was torture. Slow and amazing torture. 

Your breath quickens as the need to be touched becomes greater than pride. "Touch me..." You whispered, your eyes looking at the ceiling. 

Rosemary smiled, the water lines where her tears felt only moments ago still on her face that paired well with her smug tone. "Sorry, I didn't quite catch that." 

You jolted when you felt her lips on your thigh. Her mouth is so close to where you needed her to be, and yet so far. 

"Please..." You whispered, your eyes catching Rosemary's, who stopped short, and you knew she was as close to losing the game as you were. 

You moaned as your hips bucked up when Rosemary finally used her mouth, and you decided right there in pure bliss that you both won the game. 

All the blood rushed lower, and you knew it was only a matter of time before you were done, especially now that Rosemary's other hand was tracing herself. 

Another vulnerability. Another wall that Rosemary let you see, and you pulled Rosemary up, towards your mouth, as the pleasure came crashing down on top of you. 

The messy kiss lasted for what felt like hours as you rolled on top of her, the need to be close being too much as your fingers traced Rosemary's skin. 

Although the subject was still on your mind, you couldn't shake it. You couldn't let Rosemary think about this later tonight as you both lay in bed. 

"You won't lose me." 

Rosemary's body tensed as she looked up at you, her eyes looking for any amount of lying. 

You both knew you couldn't promise her that. Death hung over you like a sword on a thin string, but you would be damned if you didn't make sure that string lasted for as long as it could. 

Rosemary sat up and kissed you, deep and gentle, letting her words fill the room. 

"I'm holding you to that." 

Happy Thanksgiving if you are American! I saw this ask on another blog and I thought it was cute; What would the ROs bring to a Thanks/Friendsgiving dinner and what would Aunt Zinnia cook?

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. As for your ask.....

Zinnia: Zinnia would definitely be the one hosting Thanksgiving and would bake all kinds of sweets, from her famous lemon bars to apple pie; however, she is horrible at cooking, like very bad, so you would have to order in or get it precooked. I have imagined you, the MC, just being surrounded by sweets and like one thing of Chinese takeout on Thanksgiving.

💛 Marcel: Marcel would bring Concia di zucchine, his favorite dish when he was younger, which would bring back so many complicated memories, and he would have to leave the room for a little bit but would come back a little happier.

🧡 Margaret: a burned pie. Only charcoal remains.

❤️ Owen: Nothing? I really can't see him bringing anything, but if he had to, he would bring just some unsalted green beans. No effort. 

💙 Rosemary: Wine

🩵 Tai: The most beautiful and well-cooked turkey you have ever seen

💚 Zane: The blood of his enemies. Mac and cheese.

Ebeuwjjdhdi AHHHH I love your IF! If you are doing RO questions, what would their reaction be if they forgot the MC's B Day in the relationship stage?

💛 Marcel

Marcel would never forgive himself; he would feel so guilty and do everything in his power to make it right. I could see him surprising you with something you really loved, like a night out at your favorite restaurant or watching your favorite movie, and trying to make it as special for you as possible. 

💙 Rosemary

Rosemary would test the waters; she is very good at reading people, so if you were upset, she would know. If you weren't upset, she would apologize to you, of course, over dinner or in private. If she could tell that you were upset, then that would be a whole other story. She knows how it feels to be disappointed, especially with a partner, and would try to fix it the best way she knew how with....romance. She is romantic at heart, so she would get all your friends and family to help set up a private moment between just the two of you. So you would be surprised when she drove you up to a romantic spot with fairy lights in the trees and a picnic basket that your aunt packed with all your favorite deserts. 

❤️ Owen

On the outside, it would seem that he didn't care at all that he missed your birthday, but on the inside, he would be so full of guilt. So anything you wanted, you got for a week. You need the trash taken out. Owen has it handled. You need to babysit Jezebel? Owen will help you get her to bed. You might not even notice it at first how Owen is buzzing around you like a bee. 

🧡 Margaret

Break down and cry. How could she do this to you? Her family always went big on birthdays and holidays, and this was no different, and she ruined yours. As soon as Margaret found out what she had done, she would jump into your arms and ask you to forgive her. I could see her buying you flowers and chocolates, even if you said you were fine. She would continue to do it until you finally had a sit-down conversation with her and told her that you had forgiven her. 

🩵 Tai

Tai would mentally kick himself. How could he forget your birthday? What kind of partner was he? Honestly, he would have a dramatic monologue in his head about how he was the worst partner ever until someone, whether it be Rosemary or Owen, told him to stop having a pity party. So to make it up to you, he made a romantic dinner. Food is something he has a passion for, and you are someone he loves dearly, so why not treat you to your favorite dish, no matter if it is junk food or unhealthy? Hell, it could be greasy hamburgers from the dinner up the street, and he would still serve them. 

💚 Zane

Zane would try to play it off that he didn't forget at all and try to plan something big for you, like a party with all your family and friends, even going as far as to help Marcel invite people since he isn't good in a social setting, which he would never speak of that he asked for help.

I LOVED the update! If you are taking asks, I have one. How would the ROs deal with a pouty MC giving them silent treatment from a fight?

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed My Inner Sins! I am imagining this as a not really serious fight, like maybe the RO ate the last slice of pizza, but anyway, here is their reaction.....

ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP STAGE:

💛 Marcel

Would low-key find MC's pout adorable and be amused by the MC's behavior, but would try to fix it the best way they can by buying something the MC enjoys—food, games, et cetera—to turn that pout back into a smile. 

🧡 Margaret

Using her puppy eyes a little to get you to tell her what she did, then, like Marcel, she would try to make up for her actions, but I don't think it would be from a place of amusement like Marcel but from a place of guilt. This relationship is important to her and her first one so she would be very nervous about this "fight."

❤️ Owen

He would raise an eyebrow at the pout and ask the MC what was wrong. Owen doesn't play games, especially when it comes to arguments, no matter how small, so he would ask outright what he could do to make the MC feel better or forgive him, but that doesn't mean he doesn't think that MC's little pout is adorable. Once the argument was all done and over, I could see him teasing the MC about it. 

💙 Rosemary

Rosemary would say sorry, and if the MC was still pouting, she would roll her eyes and be unbothered, even if it was kind of cute that the MC pouted around her in a dramatic fashion. Rosemary knows the MC will come back around to her eventually, especially if they are in a deep relationship. She fully trusts the MC, and when the MC does come back, she will make sure to smother them with kisses. 

🩵 Tai

Tai would be frustrated by it, as he does not like to be ignored, especially if he sees the argument as not that big of a deal. However, the moment he sees that pout, all his resolve breaks, and he would apologize to the MC in a gentle manner—well, gentle for Tai at least. 

💚 Zane

Mmmm, I want to say he would feel guilty even more so when he saw the pout, but knowing Zane, he wouldn't see it as guilt and more as anger because what did he have to be sorry for? than he would think that anger was pointed at MC and not himself. 😮‍💨MC and Zane would have a pout standoff, and in the end, it would have to be the MC who has to approach Zane. 

How would the ros react to finding out mc is hiding their injuries? Thank you!

💛 Marcel 

Since Marcel is the leader, he would stay calm, not wanting to freak you out as he carried you over to Tai so you could get checked out, but his heart would be pounding. The thought of losing you weighed heavy on his heart. 

The next few days will be spent relaxing with Marcel. He wouldn't want to leave you, and no amount of paperwork could get him away from your side. 

🧡 Margaret

Margaret would be in total healer mode. She would order you to take it easy and to let her or Tai look at it. She wouldn't take no for an answer. Margaret had to deal with plenty of stubborn souls, so she was used to people denying help. 

When you were taken care of, she would be your nurse, taking care of you until you healed. 

❤️ Owen

Owen would keep the worry off his face, telling you that everything was going to be alright. Even though he felt anger burning inside of him, he would bury it. No. The people who did this to you would pay another day. 

Owen would carry you to Tai and pat you on the back when you were promised a full recovery. If you got an injury in a fight, he would honor it like a battle scar, telling everyone who passed, even if he made you promise to never hide anything like that from him again. 

💙 Rosemary 

Much like Owen, she would try to keep her emotions off her face, but they would slip every so often. She didn't like not being in control, and she couldn't control this. You were hurt, and she couldn't stop it. 

With determination, she would bring you to Tai, pacing until she was told that you were fine. 

Rosemary would bring you close, foreheads touching. 

"Tell me when you're hurting, and I'll help. I don't want you to go through it alone." 

🩵 Tai

Angry. Tai would not take no for an answer as he started to help your injury. His jaw clenched because you tried to hide this from him. He was a doctor! What on earth would possess you to do this? The injury could have gotten worse. 

Tai wouldn't get onto you until he was certain you were okay, then he would tell you, in a louder-than-normal voice, how dangerous that could have been. 

He would later feel bad about yelling and apologize for the nice meal. Don't expect to lift a finger for the next month. Would be in total coddle mode. 

💚 Zane

Panic. Zane would feel his heartbeat quicken. He was scared. You were hurt, and he couldn't stop the pain. Zane wouldn't waste time; he would throw you over his shoulder and carry you to Tai himself, not leaving your side until the brooding doctor told him you were going to be alright. 

Zane would cuddle you against the couch; not that the adrenaline had worn off, he would bring up why you hid it from him in the first place. 

Say that Mc get pregnant how would the Ro's act, the Aunt, and maybe Dad (Devil Daddy)?

Thank you so much for the ask! Devil Daddy omg I LOVE THAT. To be clear, the fem MCs, or female ROs, are able to get pregnant. I have to say that it would depend on the relationship stage of all the characters. If the MC and the male RO's were in the deep relationship stage (and the pregnancy wasn't planned) , it would end up like this:

🏹 Zinnia

I honestly think that it would matter who MC's partner was—Zane and Owen—she would probably try to kill before the MC stopped it. Although, in the long run, she would be so excited to be a great auntie, she would be scared of the MC's health. Aster had a hard and tough pregnancy, so that worry would be there until the birth. MC would get handed small vials of weird things to help with the baby's development. She would buy the baby clothes and toys. Zinnia would plan a party and make sure that the MC relaxed. 

🦁 Lazuli

If the MC had a good relationship with him (which you can decide in the IF), he would tear up with happiness. He was getting a second chance at being there for a child who had his blood. A second chance to make it up to the MC for not being there for Aster and them when they needed it. Laz would constantly ask if there was anything that the MC needed or wanted, and he would get it for them with a snap of their fingers. He would also have a talk with the RO's separately and give them a talk about being there for you, or he would rip their heads off their would be consequences.

💛 Marcel

Ecstatic! Marcel loves children; he has experience raising them, so he would make sure to tell the MC everything there was to expect and to not worry because he'll be there every step of the way. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't educate himself. Marcel would buy every parenting book on the planet since medicine has come a long way from when he was alive, even bothering Tai with questions. 

❤️ Owen

He would think the MC was joking at first until he realized it wasn't a joke and was going to be a father, and he would get excited and spin the MC around in the air before sitting them down in a hurry because he thought he had hurt the baby. Although he does get more protective of the MC, I think he is better at hiding it than Tai. He would just always stay close to MC, just where he could see them, to make sure they were okay.

He would have a battle plan in place for probably every scenario. A lot of soft touches towards the MC and laying a hand on the curve of the belly on instinct. He would build his own crib and toys out of wood so that his child would have everything crafted just for them. 

🩵 Tai

For the first time in his life, Tai wouldn't know what to say. Honestly, his brain would stop working for at least an hour after the MC told him until he snapped out of it. Tai would be worried all the time when the MC isn't by him that he probably gets a few gray hairs. He would be a total helicopter parent towards the MC, always by their side in case they needed anything or didn't. He would check the MC's vitals every day to make sure the baby was healthy. Make a list of the foods that the MC can't eat, and honestly, try to put the MC on a healthier diet for the baby's sake if the MC is prone to shove junk food in their mouth. 

💚 Zane

God, I feel so bad for the MC because the first words out of Zane's mouth would be, "Can we still have sex?" He really doesn't have his priorities straight 😅, but he would be accepting of the pregnancy if this was something that MC wanted. I think that he would be smug throughout the whole pregnancy, especially as the MC's stomach grows, practically saying to everyone, "I did that." However, don't expect him to do anything on his own. Zane would get stuff done if the MC told him to do something like right away during the pregnancy, but if the MC doesn't speak up, he will continue to be out of the loop about what the MC is feeling.

I think that it finally sets in when he feels the baby kick or goes to see an ultrasound, and the doctor points out the baby. It would be right then that Zane realized that he was about to be a father. He was having a baby with the MC. Zane would have this feeling that he has never felt before that he freaks out and would have to leave for a day or two to get his mind around it, promising the MC he would be right back. And he is. It might seem like nothing has changed, but the MC would tell. Little things around the house start getting done (without asking him to do it). Maybe a pile of laundry or MC's pregnancy craving snack is on the table. Just little things to help MC.