Can I Get 9 With Barba??

Can I get 9 with Barba??

9. A kiss…in public

“I need your help,” he hissed, snaking a careful arm around your waist, blinking twice when he hit bare skin, but realizing it was the way your dress was cut, “play along,” he said, “please.”

“So is this the girl you’ve been hiding from us, Raf?” Came a smooth voice, and you saw Alex Munoz, candidate for state senator, smiling, his hand intertwined with his wife. She smiled at you, but her gaze was hard, even as she held out her hand to you. You weren’t sure if you should shake it or bow and kiss her ring.

“Woman,” you corrected him, shaking his wife’s hand, “I’m Y/N, I work with Rafael as an ADA.”

He raised a curious brow, smile still on his lips, “Isn’t there a no-fraternization rule in your office? Or does Jack McCoy let it slide in fear of looking like a hypocrite?”

His tone was kind, voice with a hint of laughter - but it was akin to the sweetness in children’s medicine - anything to make the bitter taste go down easy, “We don’t work in the same department, Alex. We met through a collaboration on a recent case, but she handles Major Crimes cases. Not SVU.”

“You don’t have to worry about me,” you gave a smile, placing your chin on Rafael’s shoulder, “but I will be watching the election, along with the rest of New York. It should be…interesting. Best of luck.”

They said their goodbyes and left, Rafael’s shoulders sagging, “Thank you,” he murmured, and you pulled him aside, feeling their gaze still on you, and you pressed a hand to his cheek, keeping him from looking, “are they still watching?”

“Yes, and I want to know why you are so friendly with the person you are investigating,” you pretended to be busy fixing his bow tie.

“Should you really be asking me that?”

“Should you have really asked me to get involved?” He sighed, brow wrinkled.

“He’s an old friend. But it was a long time ago,” Rafael said bitterly, “they both have proven that.”

You frowned, “Well, you have better friends now, and they can eat their hearts out.”

He scoffed, “Like who?”

You raised a brow, “like me. And you know what would really get under their skins?” He didn’t get a chance to reply, as you leaned close, feeling his breath stop, and saw his eyes darken, and you asked a silent question. He answered by pressing your lips to his. His hands raked up your sides, pulling you closer, while your own settled around his neck, toying with the ends of his hair. And you parted with a smile, “they do not look pleased.”

“I don’t think I care about them right now,” he breathed, and you paused, looking at him. And you saw his genuineness in his gentle gaze and parted lips.

“Good,” you pressed another kiss to his lips, before taking his hand and beginning to lead him out, “neither do I.”

One of the best Barba fics I’ve ever read. I thought I’d fallen in love after the first few chapters, but by the epilogue there’s such a fulfilling completeness to the tale... As much as I hate to see it end, it ends so perfectly that I can’t help but be happy with it at the same time.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with next @tropes-and-tales

Common Courtesy, Epilogue

Rafael Barba x reader

Warning(s):  If you prefer clear-cut happy endings, don’t read this - let your final chapter be the engagement one.

There were so many stories about your life together.  Millions, billions.  An infinite amount.

There were stories about your wedding.

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I don’t think I’ve gotten through one of your series without sobbing at some point and I love you for it @tropes-and-tales

Rafael Barba Prompt:  “You’re overthinking – I’m yours...”

From the “Soft Sentence Starters” list, found here!

A splendid anon sent in this ask a very long time ago:  "“You’re overthinking– I’m yours. That’s all I want to be.” with Barba please? xx”

Part of the prompt mini-series:  Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10

You didn’t see Barba for a while after that morning, and as time passed, the more your anger at him mellowed.  And when you finally caught a glimpse of him at the courthouse, he gave you a sad smile and a nod, and any lingering resentment disappeared completely.

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The Mandalorian - Reference Guide for Writers

Despite not writing fanfic since a severe bout of depression a few years ago, I still soak up research in my favorite fandoms just in case my muse returns. 

In honor of all of my fellow Mandalorian fans I figured I’d share the notes I took during the season two opener “Chapter 9: The Marshal” (2x01)

SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT  (and apologizes for my handwriting!!)

Note - Peli’s pit droid “names” are my own creation, it’s just how I refer to them in my head :P 

A hero in more ways than one

Are there WandaVision spoilers in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?

I’m woefully behind on the former but dying to start the latter!! Pretty-please, I’m counting on you all to help a fangirl out!