Work was going as if it was normal. I did my work and went home. I had to be careful with my supervisor breathing down my neck about getting shit done. I finally was able to take lunch. I straightened my papers and stood only for Hawks to be standing at my cubicle doorway.
"Hey baby bird, I was wondering if you were free tonight?"
"Oh uh. We are scheduled to do the gym tomorrow so I'll see you then"
"I know but I want to see my girlfriend more than once a week" he emphasized the word girlfriend
I had nearly forgotten about this whole girlfriend deal. It's not like I would have to see him often. Just need to say I did, "Ok. I can do tonight after work"
"Sounds great. You going for lunch?"
"No, I brought my own"
"Great. Meet me in my office with it" he turned on his heel and left for his office.
I huff going to the break room to grab my food from the fridge before hopping in the elevator to get to Hawks office. Once there I walked in seeing Hawks unpacking his own lunch on his desk.
"So, Pat told me we need to get our story straight about our relationship"
"Ok? Well, what do we need to figure out?"
"We started dating recently. Say we met at the office. I didn't hire you"
"Sounds good, that it"
"Well it would probably be good to know my girlfriend" he chuckled.
"Suits our story. We are still new in the relationship. I don't open up very fast" I start eating starving since skipping breakfast
"Fine, but here" he slid a long thin box towards me.
"What's this?" I open it curiously to see one of his feathers attached to a necklace
"Since everyone will think you are my girlfriend you will most likely be targeted by villains trying to get to me. So here is one of my feathers so if you're ever in trouble I'll know"
"Wait. How can you do that through a feather?"
"I thought you didn't want to get to know me?" He smirked
"Whatever" I pulled the necklace on rolling my eyes going back to my food.
"So have we had sex yet in our story?"
I just about did a spit take, "What!? No"
"Just trying to get our story straight. Now how are your wings?"
"Fine. Getting in the way as usual"
"Don't be so mean to yourself dove. I don't get how you can choose not to use them"
"Shit happens ok? Being a hero just wasn't an option for me anymore"
"You should eat more protein. You need it for the work is we'll be don't tomorrow" he forked off some of his lunch into mine
"Hawks I can't eat all that"
"Yes, you can. Eat up. You need your strength"
It was no use arguing with him. I ate everything before leaning back in my chair.
"Hey, Dove?"
"Hm?" I peek a look at him as he stands
"I just" he kneeled in front of me between my legs making my eyes snap open grabbing my attention, "Wanna sit here" his arms wrapped around my waist and he rested his head on my side nuzzling into place
"What are you doing?"
"Please run your fingers through my hair again? I swear it just melts all my stress away" he gave a pitiful expression.
I gave in running my fingers through his hair. He seemed so undeniably happy just laying in my lap. I could feel his breathing slow again making me shake him lightly.
"You can't fall asleep. I need to get back to work"
"Just a little longer?"
"No"
I hear him mumble something but I don't catch it. He finally stands up and goes back to his chair glaring at his paperwork.
"Fine... back to work. But I'll see you after work"
"What are we going to do after work?"
"It's a surprise" he winks sending me off.
Work went by quickly and I was finally able to relax as I clocked out only to tense back up hearing Hawks voice.
"Ready to go?"
"Go where? I turned to him"
"Either your place or mine. Don't care which" he shrugged
"Can't we go somewhere more... public? Since this relationship kinda, you know, relies on the public seeing?"
"This is a much more private activity" he smirked
My mind suddenly raced at the implications of his words. I tried to stammer out an excuse or rejection but he interrupted me
"Whatcha thinking about baby bird? Surely you know I'm not thinking what you're thinking based on you flush on your face. You gonna try to seduce me again?"
"No... what are we doing?"
"You'll see. Let's get to my place"
He pulled me outside grabbing my hips before shooting in the air. I grasped his jacket scared of falling not wanting to look down.
"Baby bird no need to be scared. I gotcha. You have wings too. The skies are supposed to be our domain"
I let my wings flutter lightly in the air before pulling them back flush with my back, "I can't"
"We'll work on it" he sighed.
We landed on a balcony which Hawks opened into his home. It was very open and spacious. Hawks took the opportunity to stretch his wings to their full length.
"Sit tight, I want to change before we do this" he scampered down a hallway
What the hell did he have planned? I sat on his couch trying to relax. It's funny to me how a pro hero earns so much but ops of a futon for a couch.
Hawk's came back in a plain shirt and sweats, "Ok baby bird, I'm gonna introduce you to a little piece of heaven" he pulled a bottle out from his pocket showing it off proudly
I looked at him confused until he finally continued.
"This is feather oil. Now don't get me wrong. You don't need it. We naturally produce oils for our feathers and Yada Yada. BUT! Feather oil has one perk! It feels amazing. Don't pay attention to the better shine crap and feather rejuvenation cause that's all bull shit. But someone rubbing the oil into your feathers is pure bliss"
"How often do you use this stuff?" I chuckle at his excitement
"Actually... it's been a long time. I think I picked up a bottle when I established my agency? And I remember my father getting some for me a few times when I was a kid. It's kinda a special thing" he smiled at the bottle
"Then why get some now?" I look confused
"Cause I wanna share it with you" he seemed to get more embarrassed now, "here just, lay down" he popped the futon flat and patted the center of it.
His excitement was childlike and cute. I decided to trust him and lay down letting my wings lay down against the mattress.
The sound of the bottle opening was followed by the feeling of Hawks sitting on my lower back. I was about to say something when his hand met my wing and started working in the oil. It was soothing like a massage. His hands were warm as they raked through my feathers making me want to just melt into the mattress.
Hawk's hummed absentmindedly as he straightened each feather. I never realized how uncomfortable my wings were until now. I couldn't help but let a satisfied hum escape as I relaxed completely.
"Feels good doesn't it?"
"Yeah. Thanks for this"
"No problem. It's the least I could do. Do you want to turn over so I can get the front?"
"Mhm"
I felt him lift himself up. I took the opportunity to flip myself around and lay on my back. My eyes fluttered open only for a second to see him up on his knees in front of me. I screwed my eyes back shut suddenly embarrassed having him so close. A few inches and his crotch would be at my mouth.
The futon creaked as he sat back now on my stomach. I peeked an eye open to see him getting more oil on his hands before meeting my gaze.
"What?" He tilted his head slightly
"Don't worry about it" I set my forearm across my eyes closing them again so I couldn't get as embarrassed.
The soothing feeling of him straightening my feathers and massaging in the oil returned making me relax again. He pulled his hand away seeming satisfied but didn't move from where he sat.
I moved my arm looking at him, "Everything OK?"
"Yeah I'm all done but...shit... can I ask a selfish favor?"
"Do you want me to do your wings?"
"Huh? Uh, no. Not that" he rubbed the back of his neck with an awkward chuckle, "Can we...cuddle?"
"Wh... what?" I looked at him confused
"I know it's dumb" he covered his face rubbing it, "Forget about it"
It wasn't an impossible request. Plus he was the one who helped your wings so it's the least I can do. It's not like it's a super romantic gesture. Friends cuddle too, "No, come here. Let's cuddle" I pulled his hands from his face.
He wasted no time in laying his head down on my chest and snuggling into me. His arms forced themselves under my waist as he pulled me as close as he could seeming to relax. His wings went limp over mine curling inward slightly to incase us more.
I hesitantly placed a hand down on his shoulder letting the other one once again pet his hair since he seemed to enjoy it so much. He nuzzled his cheek against my hand on his shoulder before laying his head back down gently.
"I like hearing your heartbeat. It's soothing. Same thing with your hand in my hair. All of your touches... just so soothing" he mumbled
This wasn't awkward or weird. It was strangely comfortable. He was so touch-starved and seemed to just crave the feeling of being held. It made more sense now as to his previous behavior.
He seemed to fall asleep so quickly. His breathing slowed and he seemed more than content. I followed soon after feeling the tiredness wash over me.
"Dove? What are you still doing here" I woke up hearing his lazy voice
"Hm? What time is it?" I fished my phone out being blinded by the light before recognizing the time being 3 AM, "I should head home. Sorry, I didn't plan on falling asleep"
"Don't worry about it. You can stay here tonight but you shouldn't sleep in jeans" he slowly rubbed his eye after freeing a hand from under me.
"Can I borrow something then?"
"Yeah" he sat up as a few feathers carried some folded clothes to me, "Bathroom is the first door on the right, the bed is the second door on the left"
We both slowly got up and I went to the bathroom to change. Going into the bedroom I saw Hawks toss a second pillow onto his bed. I started to flush at the thought.
"Um...Hawks. Don't you have a spare room?"
He didn't respond but he didn't need to. I could see the sad look in his eyes as he turned to me.
"You know what, never mind. It's fine" I crawled into the bed getting comfortable.
Hawk's quickly joined me seeming happy.
"Why are there no blankets?"
"You don't need a blanket with wings? Plus I live a pretty stressful life so my body temperature is pretty high"
I nod awkwardly covering myself with a wing causing him to laugh.
"Come here" his hand caught my hip dragging me to him and slightly under his arm while one of his wings draped over me, "Better?"
Hawks POV
"I'm telling you she's the one, I can feel it"
"Whatever you say bird boy" Rumi laughed
"I'm not kidding. The other night she even slept over"
"You guys slept together!?" She finally gave me her attention
"Well yes... and no" I stop her, "We shared a bed and cuddled all night"
"How did that happen? I'm surprised you didn't scare her off"
"I asked and she agreed of course. She is destined to be my mate. I can feel it" I smile to myself.
I wanted her so bad. She was perfect for me. I have so much trouble holding back though. Last night I remember my hardest challenge to keep composed.
Halfway through the night, I took off my shirt because it was so hot. I usually don't sleep with the one on and laid back down. She was so close and snuggled up to me. She woke up a little.
Her eyes were tired and she looked so cute. Then it happened. She whispered in my ear 'Can you put your wing back over me? It's cold without it' I obliged happily as she snuggled falling back to sleep but something about that turned me on. Her whispering so softly not to disturb the silence turned me on and I couldn't take it.
I eventually fell asleep but I knew I wanted her as my mate now. If I wasn't sure before I am now.