warnings: just minor cursing!!
pairings: robyn rook ✘ black!fem!reader
genres: very clingy!robyn x very!clingy!reader, kinda naive!reader, smitten!robyn, wholesome fluff between robyn's family & reader, chaotic family goals, reader is considered a sister/daughter-in-law by robyn's close family, reader is indecisive (LIKE ME Y'ALL 🤞🏾😘), mentions of marrying, robyn is VERY DOWN for reader, overall sweet aching fluff
summary: in which, spending the christmas holiday with your girlfriend's family takes a surprising outcome.
word count: 2.8k+
tag list: sabiopeia Miles_WittbanePark hope_mikaelson_simp ohdiorrrr abramslovebot lar_Cam bballer98970 The_Dumbass_writer nanababy21 skylerwoods_100 wandaandnataremothet lanascherrycolabby deepalldaytalker h_lopez16 ratsarecute_13 hearts_4S LivieRodrighoeLover m3l4niiiiiiii stars4evangeline blackgirl_2222 valkyraesgf
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author's note: i didn't know which character to write it for so decided to do both alternate versions.
Song Playing - Margaret by Lana Del Rey (just the main chorus is used)
'Cause, baby, if your love is in trouble
Baby, if your love is in trouble
Baby, if your love is in trouble
Visiting your girlfriend's family for Christmas was an occasion you dearly anticipated. It was great reuniting with her family for the holidays and relaxing from the stress of school.
Robyn's parents were Imani and Leroy Rook, who were married for 30 years and wonderfully nurtured an all-girls family. Her parents had three younger daughters, assuming they were triplets, named Amelia, Cecilia, and Sheila, now 13 years old.
Right now, they had just gone errand shopping, leaving you and Robyn alone in the house, and wouldn't be back until a few hours later. Deciding to take advantage of your alone time, you two made it quite worthwhile, firstly unpacking your suitcases. Every moment spent together was precious and memorable so you made every time unforgettable.
When you know, you know
When you know, you know
Soon after, you two did each other's hair, wore matching clothes, horribly danced and sang, watched your favorite movies, cooked lunch together, and made out all in the span of five hours.
By evening, her family reached home, hands filled with Christmas-related supplies, some being groceries. Guess they also did some last-minute grocery shopping as well. While everyone was decorating the Christmas tree, all humming along to Christmas songs and dressed in matching Christmas pajamas, including you. Robyn's parents never singled you out, you were their eldest daughter's girlfriend, a huge reason why Robyn's smile brightened immensely for the past 2 years.
Besides being so invested in her academics, Robyn preferred spending quality time with you, mostly when you two have study dates which always ends up in making out sessions. Every time you get an answer correct, your girlfriend rewards you with a loving kiss on the lips, seemingly innocent at first but it transpires into something more passionate. Therefore your study session ends with stupid ways of hiding the noticeable hickeys and soothing your swollen lips. It is definitely Robyn's favorite moment shared with you, nothing else tops as she constantly prioritizes you.
You felt grateful to be a part of such a loving family, and they never let you forget it. Her siblings admired you, especially Sheila, the youngest one, she was very shy, unlike her older siblings who were all brazen and outgoing. Sheila loved the attention you gave her, aware she was your favorite sister.
Later that same day, the Rook family were arguing over which Christmas movie to watch, many voices overlapping with different opinions in mind.
"Y/N should choose, she's our guest." Leroy bargained with his daughters.
"Yeah, Dad, because all of our guests basically live here and are dating Robyn." Amelia sarcastically replies.
"Young lady, you better watch that tone!" Her dad, Leroy warns.
"Hey, don't be an asshole," Sheila shouts at Amelia.
"Language, Sheila!" Imani chastises her youngest daughter with a firm look.
"Did I lie?! Exactly, I never lie." Amelia taunts.
It kinda makes me laugh, runnin' down that path
When you're good as gold
"Y/N's basically our sister-in-law at this point, we don't have to sugarcoat it anymore." Cecilia points out. "Or did I only see Robyn's pinboard with all things wedding-related, alongside a picture of her and Y/N?"
"Shut up, you little snitch," Robyn flings the mixing spoon in Cecilia's direction, "What the hell were you even doing in my room?"
"Ummm we're siblings, I needed some jewelry and I politely took some without your knowledge, it's not a crime..."
"Yeah, it is a crime," Amelia chimes in, "It's called stealing,"
"And you're suddenly lacking jewelry?!"
"Ehh not really," Cecilia shrugged nonchalantly, "You weren't home so the opportunity kinda raised itself."
"But I locked the door!"
"And I opened the door with a bobby pin, it's not rocket science!" Cecilia explained, "You're supposed to be the smart sister, not me!"
"Mom!" Robyn yelled, resorting immediately to discipline, "Aren't you gonna say something to them? This is a complete invasion of my privacy!"
Imani looks at the triplets, "Girls it was very wrong to sneak and snoop through your sister's room."
"Me! I never participated in such activities," Amelia defends herself, "That was all Cecilia and Sheila."
"Sheila, you were in on too?"
"Like I said I got bored and called Sheila," Cecilia grinned.
"Sheila!" Robyn shouts betrayed at her youngest sister.
"Sorry, Cecilia was very convincing." Sheila murmurs, too ashamed, avoiding making eye contact with her eldest sister, "Besides, I think the pinboard was very lovely. Are you guys really getting married to each other or is Robyn just manifesting?"
"The truth comes out once and for all," Amelia laughs, eating the spare marshmallows.
'Cause when you know, you know
When you're old, you're old
"Shut up Amelia!" Your girlfriend yells at her sister.
"There needs to be a mute button for you," Sheila shakes her head.
"Don't tell Amelia to shut up!" Cecilia exclaims.
"You can't tell me what to do!"
"But Y/N can!" Cecilia concluded and turned to you, "Y/N shut Robyn up! She's puppy-dog whipped for you, we all know it!"
"See the kind of family you're marrying into, Y/N, enjoy it while it lasts." Amelia teases you, nudging your side slightly.
You paid no attention to Amelia's comment, eyes glued on Robyn as she consistently argued with her sisters. Everything was hectic right now, and your reaction towards it certainly wasn't helping anyone, especially your girlfriend.
"What is she talking about?" You turned to your girlfriend, watching her shoulders tense up as she awkwardly shuffled on her feet.
"Nothing important," Robyn dismissed with a wave of her hand.
"Nothing important," Cecilia mocks her eldest sister, "You basically planned the rest of your lives together, I wouldn't classify that as nothing."
"I'm gonna literally kill you," Robyn fiercely glares at Cecilia, "Mark my words!"
"Wow, I'm so scared," Cecilia rolls her eyes.
"Imma show you scared, alright," Robyn began to venture towards Cecilia but her father's reflexes were quicker, and grabbed his daughter. Leroy keeps his grip strong, stopping Robyn's actions of attacking her younger sister.
"How about we all go bake some cookies to settle down?" Leroy suggested, still holding his eldest daughter, waiting for her to calm down. Cecilia stuck her tongue out, spurring Robyn's annoyance, who struggled to escape her father's strong grip.
"That's a good idea!" Imani agrees, clapping her hands.
Robyn's parents made all of you settle into the kitchen, tasking each sibling with various tasks of baking gingerbread cookies. Luckily, you were given the easiest job, icing them after they cooled down whilst Robyn made the hot cocoa. For the rest of the night, Robyn and Cecilia were distanced furthest away from each other, hesitant if another sibling fight was to break out.
Your girlfriend's irritation at her sister simmered down at the sight of you. Keeping her close to you made her mind hazy, forgetting all about the earlier argument and focusing all her affection on you. Being clingy with each other, Robyn hugged you from behind, kissing your neck as you giggled at her actions, miserably failing to put the icing on the gingerbread cookies.
Like Hollywood and me, the diamond on your ring
The soul that you bring to the table
"Stop doing that, babe." You squirm from her kisses, an easygoing smile evident on your lips. "I don't wanna mess up the gingerbread cookies,"
"Why should I? You clearly love it."
Her hands wander onto the inside of your pajama shirt, lingering her soft touch across your stomach, kneading at the flesh. Your girlfriend stares at you, viewing your side profile, observing your cute mimics, and admiring your beautiful melanin skin.
"I do, but the gingerbread cookies-"
"Will be fine besides everything you do is perfect,"
"So will you let me focus?!"
You thought so; it was worth a try.
"Nope." she squeezed your waist tighter, resting her head against the back of your shirt, "Just pretend that I'm not here."
"That's quite impossible, I could never fathom you not being here." She presses light kisses on your shoulders as her curly hair tickles your neck, giving you tiny goosebumps.
"Stop being sappy, that's my job!"
"Never!"
One that makes me sing
In a minor key
She gently pecks your lips, and feeds you a marshmallow, both smiling in contentment at each other's presence.
To end the night off, her parents stuck to their created tradition. It was a tradition in the Rook Household to watch Christmas movies every night in December, to keep the winter season alive. You thought it was cute, and instantly adored the little family tactic. Robyn didn't mind her family's tradition, quite accustomed to it from a toddler, and now since you were dating, no complaints left her mouth. As long as you were beside her, or holding her, she slept like a baby, comforted in your arms.
Eventually, on Christmas Day, extended family is invited over and that hassle is settled down again with the same method.
After hours of incoherent curses and overlapping yelling, the classical 'Home Alone' movie was finalized and everyone was huddled up on couches in the living room. Her siblings took the bigger couch, sitting directly in front of the television whilst you and Robyn sat on the right couch, partially facing the television and her parents sat opposite.
The lights were dim, giving the room a much cooler vibe to drift asleep in. Munching down on cookies and drinking hot chocolate as you snuggled up with Robyn with a fuzzy blanket wrapped around you two.
"I wish we could be like this forever," she whispers in your ear.
"Me too."
There were some beats of silence, canceling out the movie sound effects as you remembered the huge sibling dispute, regarding the topic of marriage, and Robyn wanting to be your future wife.
That innuendo Cecilia had teased you about clawed at your mind and made you anything but curious. Since it stemmed from a whole argument from Robyn, this discussion wasn't a light topic to handle, but you wanted answers! You wanted answers and you wanted them now. Hopefully, there aren't limited answers to the questions you desire to ask, which will leave you irritated. You want the whole truth, not the half or a quarter, you just want the full truth and if your girlfriend knows what's best for her, she'll be completely honest with you.
'Cause when you know, you know
When you know, you know
Certainly, you misheard what your girlfriend's sister had so brazenly said to you. Robyn wanted to marry you, sure it was a little stretch, you've been dating for 2 years now, so you didn't think that thought would cross her mind. It didn't even cross your mind. Never mind, that was a fucking lie, seeing as your Pinterest board is mostly dedicated to wedding-related content but you kept that private. Well, you couldn't have been more wrong, apparently, that thought had crossed her mind, and it remained there.
So asking the question couldn't hurt, right? Not that it was a complicated question which depends on your girlfriend's response. Or maybe confirming your assumptions would end your overthinking once and for all.
"Hey, babe." you look up at her.
And when you're old, you're old
Like Hollywood and me, that diamond on your ring
"Mhmmm..." her attention no longer directed on the movie, peers down at you.
"About Cecilia's earlier statement, is that true?"
At first, she stayed silent, contemplating her upcoming words. She exhaled slowly, nodding gently, and whispered back, "Yeah, it's true."
Your eyes sparkle in astonishment, "Really? You want to marry me?"
"I'd be crazy not to...and I know that might be moving too fast but I've never been so certain about anything else in my life..well besides dating you. You're my absolute dream girl and someday I wanna make you my wife."
You giggle, hiding away your flustered face, "But I don't understand, why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I was kinda embarrassed," she sheepishly admits, "Scared kinda."
"Scared?!" You shake your head. "You?! The most confident girl I know was too scared to tell me this?!"
That soul that you bring to the table
One that makes me sing
"I was scared of your reaction; that you'd possibly freak out thinking I'm moving too fast in this relationship and end it all."
"You'd really think I would break up with you over a future reference?" You inquired, raising an eyebrow, "It's not a crime to think about those things, even I thought about our marriage from time to time."
Robyn stared at you, shell-shocked as she stammered on her words, "You thought about it too?" Like she couldn't believe the words coming out of your mouth.
"Of course, I did." You reassured her, bringing your interlocked hands to your chest, and squeezing her hands tightly.
"No bullshitting, right?"
"No bullshitting whatsoever."
All Robyn did was flash you a toothy grin and briefly peck your lips.
"Guess what, then?"
"What?" She bites her lower lip, brown eyes glowering at you.
"I wanna marry you too." You stated.
"Why not we get-"
"Ehh Hey!! Lovebirds!" Cecilia whisper-shouts interrupt your lovey-dovey bubble.
"What?" Robyn grew agitated by her sister's interruption.
"Keep it down! Some of us are trying to watch the movie."
"Mind your own business then!" she rolls her eyes at her sister, throwing a pillow towards Cecilia.
"You're really a fool in love," You chuckle.
"Only a fool for you, I promise you that."
"You're a lovesick fool regardless."
In a minor key
Diamond on your ring
This time she shifts her full attention onto you, eyes sparkling in admiration as a warm smile appears on her face, "Now, my darling wife, where were we?"
"Oh, so we're starting the names early then?"
"Well, I definitely intend to make you my future wife, why not get a headstart?" She winks, gazing at her beloved girlfriend.
You pressed her lips against yours softly, seemingly making the kiss sweet and innocent. Tugging one of Robyn's loose curls that dangled in her face, you pulled it behind her ear as your lips moved as one. You adored Robyn's hair, thick voluminous curls flowing down to her neck and you couldn't resist playing it in when she was close.
"I think that's a great idea, my love." You sigh, finally pulling away from the kiss, your thumb gliding across her soft cheeks as she smiles lovingly at you. Every day you wake up, guessing how truly lucky you are to be dating her, to be her forever girl, to be her future wife. Instead, she always reassures you that she's the only lucky one to be dating such a unique woman as yourself. You two made each other complete, like pieces of a puzzle, longing to be together, destined to stay together forever, to overcome any obstacle thrown your way made to test your love.
Robyn didn't know what it was like to be truly in love and to experience severe heartbreak whenever you're not around, and now she understands why couples are so clingy with each other. Now she fully comprehends why love languages are important to express, if not some, maybe all of them. Love is deemed too powerful, and the stability depends on both partners' perseverance to keep their relationship thriving for the better. Robyn knew love changes a person, whether it is for better or for worse, weighing on the aspects of a healthy or unhealthy relationship. Without a doubt, Robyn knew you were her soulmate, from the moment everything connected with you two, and how perfect your kisses were, she couldn't find a more perfect girl anywhere. You were her girl, her only girl, her perfect girl, and hopefully her forever girl.
Either way, you two were utterly obsessed with each other, and nothing or nobody could ruin it, not if both of you had anything to say.
'Cause when you know, you know
When you know, you know
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