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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 08:32 PM
Idiots. People in this city should know better. When she's out and about, you better double up your security. Ashleigh always finds a way in, and already has a way out. She busted into a store from the back, gun wielded. She walked through and snuck up behind a cashier, wrapping them in a chokehold while a gun was pointed at their head. "Unload your register into a bag and hand it over, right now." Unfortunately with her previous experience from working in retail, she knew damn well where a panic button was. Ashleigh watched as a worker tried to press it while her hostage was unloading the register, and her gun quickly shifted aim. "Don't you press that fucking button, or I will blow your god damn brains out in front of everyone. No one FUCKING MOVE!" The hostage eventually handed her a grocery bag full of money tied off. She scanned the store, of course it was just one of her and dozens of them. Everyone afraid, but clearly someone was quick as the button had certainly been pushed. Because before long, police had been notified and were on the way. Sirens heard in the distance. "Bastards, you fucking assholes." She scolded the staff, pushing the hostage aside and began her run. She escaped out a different door, one less guarded as an emergency exit. This set off the alarm in the store, but she didn't care. Cops were already on the way. Ashleigh started her on foot escape, looking for her escape car. Where the fuck did he go? He must've dipped, the coward. Now she had to figure out a way to escape, knowing damn well who was going to chase after her. A smirk crossed her features as the thought lingered in her mind, she secretly couldn't wait for the chase.
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Livewire 10-Nov-21 08:42 PM
The thief was right, they should have doubled up on security. Lucky for them, all the backup they could ever need was waiting for her. When she'd finally arrive at her getaway car she would see him, sitting on the hood like he owned it, and for good measure he had his own car blocking hers. But this wasn't any rinky dink cop car. This was a pure black demon of a muscle car. Even its silhouette looked menacing, matching the man sitting on the hood of her car. "Now why did a gorgeous woman like you have to go and hold up a store like that? You probably could have got that cashier to empty the register by flirting a little. Poor bastard is starving for even a little female interaction. Unfortunately for you, I'm not." He slid off her hood and walked towards her, his combat boots echoing as he came into the light. He was dressed in all black, wearing body armour underneath his leather jacket. He had a gun drawn at her, finger on the trigger and a stone cold look on his face. He had electric yellow eyes, piercing straight into her violet coloured ones. A perfect contrast. A sharp contrast. "Now be a good little thief, drop the money, and put your hands behind your head. I would hate to ruin such a beauty, but I also love playing rough," he said in a voice that sounded almost like a growl.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 08:47 PM
And there he was. As expected. She smirked, her gun in one hand, and the money in the other. And her plaything in front of her. This cop and her, they had been back and forth for a time now. But she always got away, so much so that her confidence had risen alongside her ego. Ashleigh walked towards him, almost in a sultry manner, slinging the bag over her shoulder. Her stare didn't break from his, her chest eventually meeting the tip of the gun. "What a pleasant surprise. I was almost wondering when you'd show. A little late, though." She sighed, glancing to her car, and then his. Her driver was gone, a clear struggle was seen. Ashleigh rolled her eyes, seeing her comrade in the back of his car. "Damn, you should've just drove away, you idiot." She scolded him, then looking to the cop. "Okay, look. Maybe we split the cash? You can treat me to a nice dinner if you let me go this time, yeah?" @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Nov-21 08:56 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes. He expected this from her by now. Over the last few months she had been a thorn in the police's side, always getting away and often leaving a ton of cops snivelling with broken noses and other injuries. Until about a few weeks ago when he had been selected to finally bring her down. He was an urban legend both inside and out of the police department. "The Hellhound" they called him. Ravenous, relentless, and downright inhuman at times. The man had jumped out of windows and brought down entire gangs on his own. He was precise and tactical, ruthless and fearless. He had a checkered record, but sometimes you need a shadow to chase a shadow. "Tempting, but I don't eat with criminals. Unless it's in an interrogation room. So how about you come with me to the department and tell me where you've stashed away all your loot. I might even cook you a meal by hand if you're willing to play nice. Or I can cuff you and stuff you into the back of my car, along with that poor sap you call a getaway driver. Damn fool couldn't even run me over properly without pissing himself." Even though he'd never admit it, something about this woman piqued Hellek's interest. And that's why he never brought her in. He could have, but he wanted to understand how she worked. What made her tick. Why she would constantly hit places that he would be hanging around. "You said I was late. You expecting me or something? Or is it just luck you've been running into me over and over these last few weeks? Normally people from away from the Hellhound, but you seem to do the opposite. Why?" he demanded, putting the gun down but grabbing her hand so she couldn't fire at him.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 09:04 PM
Ashleigh looked over him and smirked. This cop...Hellek. The Hellhound, was just a puppy to her. She didn't flinch, hell, she had been shot before, what's a second time? She watched him talk, briefly biting her lip like she was trying to entice him. Break him down. She knew her power in her looks, it could make men beg for her. He gave her options. None that she really wanted, but she realized she couldn't get out of this unless she cooperated. Ashleigh sighed, rolling her eyes again. He grabbed her wrist with the gun, and she surrendered. The woman dropped the money bag, and rose that hand in surrender. "Fine. I'll fucking play nice. But it's been coincidence, I don't have the damn time to figure all that shit out. I have more important things to do then to be interested in a cops routine." She was lying, a little. This man had peaked her interest, and she truly just wanted to see him in action. Be close to him, play a little game even. But she was starting to get a bit irritated, it showed. She never really....gave up like this. "Just take the fucking money, alright? It wasn't much anyway."
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Loni 10-Nov-21 09:04 PM
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Livewire 10-Nov-21 09:10 PM
Hellek cuffed her, putting her hands behind her back, but instead of shoving her in the backseat he gently put her in the passenger seat of his car, getting into the driver's seat and reversing out. He called the cops and told them where to find the driver, and then hung up as the pair drove to the police department. "I'll give you benefit of the doubt for now. Besides, what good criminal would willingly chase the craziest cop in the city. As far as taking the money, you know it's not going to be that easy, sweetheart. I'm not interested in some pocket change from a corner store. I want to learn what makes you tick. What makes you do what you do. What makes you seem to enjoy it. And maybe even find the stash of loot you've hidden God knows where. But we can deal with that at the station. For now, tell me....what kind of food do you like? A deal is a deal after all." He smirked a little as he stared out the windshield, the car roaring down the road.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 09:17 PM
"Ugh." She grimaced at the cuffs, but she sat in the passenger seat easily. She was mad at herself for giving up so easily, it showed. She refused to look in his direction, her leg was shaking. Surely, she would fight if given the chance. Ashleigh listened to him talk. It felt like bullshit. She scoffed and shook her head, eventually turning her head to face him. "Why the hell do you care, huh? So you can put me in jail for even longer? Huh?" She spat at him, not literally, but with her words. They were filled with venom, irritation, anger. Something tipped her off, and she shook her head. "It's just how things ended up being. That's all you need to know, besides knowing I like Chinese food." She added, after taking a deep breath. Surely there was something far down deep that she could spill to him, but trust may need to be built. Afterall, she's in his car caught and cuffed. Like a cornered dog, rearing up to fight. @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Nov-21 09:25 PM
Hellek audibly sighed as they stopped at a red light a few blocks away from the police station. This was the fourth time he had tried this and got nothing. The police chief was putting fire under his ass to get some answers or just lock her ass up. Problem was it was easy to get out on bail or for petty crime, which is all they really had on Ashleigh. They didn't know where any of her big ticket items were. He himself was getting tired of playing by the book. None of that shit ever got results, and that's why he rarely used it. The rookies and sticklers could say whatever shit they liked. What they couldn't say was that he didn't get results. But how would he crack this case? How would he crack her.... Suddenly an idea formed in his head. An incredibly risky one, but it had a shot. As they waited at the red light he spoke. "Alright, here's the deal babe: you don't want to go to jail. And I owe you a meal. So let's kill two birds with one stone: I can take you back to my place, on the condition that you don't try anything funny. We'll eat, and talk. Simple. If you give me enough.....I might just let you slip away this time. So what do you say? Another cold night in a cell before you somehow post bail? Or a nice warm penthouse with the best goddamn chinese food your fine ass has ever tasted? You have until the light turns green. So about 15 seconds." (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 09:33 PM
Ashleigh let out a sigh of her own. 15...14... She had to figure this out. Obviously she didn't want to sit in a cold ass cell again, that sucked. But why did he want her back at his place? What kind of backwards idea was that? 11...10... Time was slipping fast, the more she thought the less time she had. His stupid tactic was going to work, especially since she did kinda want that Chinese food. 6...5...4.. "Ugh...fine." She finally answered. 2...1. The light turned green. "I'll go to your place. I won't try anything funny." She looked down at her lap, silently scolding herself. She lost her money and now her damn pride. Going to a cops place? I mean...it's him... Ashleigh snapped herself out of that thought. It didn't matter if it was him or someone else. She would get so much shit for this if someone caught her with him. But, it ensured a night out of jail, and she would be safe with food. A basic need. @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Nov-21 09:43 PM
For the first time ever in front of the woman, Hellek smiled widely, not a trace of a smirk at all. He pulled a hard right and started taking another road. His penthouse was right in front of the police station. He had pulled a lot of shit before but he would be a deadman in more ways than one if they saw him taking an infamous criminal back to his apartment. So they’d have to go around. Thankfully it wouldn’t take that much longer. “There we goooo. See? Isn’t this better? You get the meal of your dreams in a nice place, and all it costed you was a little conversation with your favourite cop. At least judging by how many times I’ve caught you. And the fact that you’ve never let anyone else get close.” They got back to the apartment in no time, sneaking in through the back door and a secondary elevator. Within minutes they were inside a nice penthouse, with dark brown hardwood floors in every room, warm orange lights bathing every wall, leather couches, entertainment rooms of all kinds, and a chefs kitchen. It was a place fit for a king. Or a dog. As the entered, Hellek walked her to the kitchen. She was still in handcuffs for now. He wasn’t that stupid, but he did move her gently onto a barstool near the counter or his black marble kitchen island. “Welcome to my humble abode. Now what would you like to eat? I’m thinking potstickers and sweet and sour soup. Anything special you want?” he asked, eyes locked on her for safety reasons as he sharpened some knives. Definitely not because he enjoyed looking at her or her tattoos. Definitely not.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Nov-21 09:49 PM
Ashleigh grumbled to herself as they had entered the penthouse. It was ridiculously nice, and she was still in handcuffs. She looked down to them, trying to see if she could slip out of them. But they were too tight for that. Otherwise....his place was nice. It almost felt...cozy. But she couldn't let her guard down. She sat down at the island, furrowing her eyebrows as his gaze met his. "It sounds fine, but aren't you gonna order? Why are you sharpening your knives? If you commit a crime, you're no better then me, you know." She totally wasn't ogling him in return. No way. Ashleigh had to look away after she spoke, not wanting him to get the idea that she was comfortable in his home. It had a nice feel! @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 06:13 AM
Hellek rolled his eyes playfully, going as far as laughing a bit. The sound was warm of full of life, not at all cold or threatening. “Relax lady, I told you I was going to cook you a meal. What, you thought I brought you here to show off?” As he talked he brought out the ingredients for some soup, quickly bringing a pot to a boil while stuffing some potstickers and putting them in a pan of their own. As he worked, he glanced at her cuffed hands. “So, start talking. Play nice and I’ll even take those cuffs off for a bit.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 07:36 AM
Ashleigh stared him down and huffed, of course he wasn't going to show off. But as he started to cook she felt her stomach growl. She was hungry, if anything. When he mentioned her to start talking, she shook her head. "I'd rather be tossed in a cell with a rabid dog then tell you anything I'm not supposed to."
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Loni 11-Nov-21 07:36 AM
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 07:48 AM
“Alright let’s start there,” Hellek said, leaving the soup to simmer and the pot stickers to fry with a lid on. “You don’t look like the type to work for someone else but maybe I’m wrong. You running with a crew?” “Oh, and I doubt you’d want that. At the very least I won’t bite you….unless you want me to,” he said with a wink. Flirting with criminals was frowned upon, but it got information many times. He knew how to play the game after all. And if he was being honest, a part of him enjoyed every time he “interrogated” this woman. It was like a puzzle he couldn’t crack but always got close to doing.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 08:03 AM
Ashleigh figured he was likely trying anything he could to get information out of her. But, she did make somewhat of a deal, and she is in his home. Even Ashleigh knew better then to disrespect someone in their own space. She sighed, clearly ignoring his blatant flirt. But, maybe a piece of information will be enough. "The Raven's Wing. That tell you enough?" She answered with a smirk. All cops knew about that organization. There were so many intricacies within it, but the worst part is that they took people in young, for what seemed like manipulation of children to be young criminals. Was that her case?
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Loni 11-Nov-21 08:03 AM
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 08:11 AM
Hellek's charming demeanour went away as soon as she mentioned The Raven's Wing. So she was another one connected to that underworld organization. It seemed that they had their hands in everything, from drugs to dirty money to sex trafficking, and everything else in between. He could remember the cops talking about them the day he started. Even years ago they had been a threat, a constant thorn in his side. The problem was, even if the cops weren't scared of incurring their wrath they could never seem to get anything meaningful. The organization was incredibly hard to catch, they were like ghosts. But now he had one in his grasp. "Tells me alot, but not enough. Though it is enough to give you a little leeway," he said, walking over to her and taking off her cuffs, sitting down in front of her while he rubbed a bit of ointment on her wrists which were a little red from the metal. He tried not to savour the feeling while he talked. "So how did a lady like you fall in with them? You're quite the thief and smooth talker, but there's other legal ways you could make money with skills like that. You ever heard of being a banker?"
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 08:17 AM
Ashleigh felt the cuffs be released from her wrists, her instinct to rub her wrists was halted by him. He was rubbing them for her, with ointment. It felt nice, far better than her just rubbing them with her hands. She fell silent though as he tried to pry her open, that she could spill more information. She couldn't tell him everything, she would be discarded from the group. Or worse. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 08:22 AM
Hellek continued to rub her wrists, but she didn't say anything extra, which annoyed him. Another dead end. No, he couldn't let that slide. He had just got an opening! He would need to turn on the charm more. "What's the matter, darling? Hound got your tongue?" he asked teasingly, smirking at her while looking her in the eye. "C'mon....the food is almost done, and I hate talking with my mouthful. Tell me more about the Ravens. The sooner you help me, the sooner we can eat and you can walk free. You look a bit tense....maybe I'll even through in a nice massage if you keep playing nice. Your voice doesn't sound half bad either." Slowly he brought a hand to her chin, gently holding it. She was known for flustering and flirting with other cops before getting away, maybe he could turn the tables and charm her a bit into blurting something out.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 08:25 AM
Ashleigh gulped, he really was trying huh. She knew he was, this was his new approach to her. But what could she tell him? He kept rubbing her hands and wrists until one held her chin. Not in an aggressive manner as she had expected. One that almost coaxed her out of her shell. But...she had to be sure. "If I tell you, you need to fucking promise you won't rat me out. If they find out...I could be killed." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 08:32 AM
The man had a glint in his eyes. He was getting close to something. He could feel it. "I swear. I may be a dog to you, but I'm an honest one. I won't let anyone hurt you. Give me enough info and I could persuade the force to keep you here for personal witness protection." As soon as he said it, he thought twice. Should he really let a known criminal, and a damn good one, stay in his house? What if it was all an act? What if she tried to slit his throat in his sleep or ransack the place? She could possibly call the whole crew to ambush him. He was a super cop yes, but even superman could be brought down and made to bleed. But it was a risk he was willing to take. He was known for going to extreme measures to catch his mark. It was how he worked. The biggest risks always reaped the biggest rewards. "Tell me everything Ashleigh," he said, her name rolling off his tongue smoothly, his face moving in closer, reducing the distance between them to less than a foot.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 08:36 AM
Ashleigh eyed him over, hesitant. She was sworn to never talk about the inner workings of this group. They took her in like she was family. Her family got killed by them, but they adopted her. Was she willing to just betray them and tell this cop everything? Ashleigh's eyes diverted, were they...tearing up? "I'm sorry...I can't." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 09:11 AM
Hellek's flirting and smooth talk faltered when Ashleigh began to tear up. The sight took him aback. In all the times they'd met he'd never seen her ever not be flirty and confident, nor did anyone else according to her file. Just then the timer went off for the food. He sighed....and then gently let go of her face. "Hey, don't go all sobby on me lady. Let's just...eat for now." As he got up and starting pouring them bowls of soup he felt a bit of anger inside. Not for her though. For the Ravens. He had heard stories of them abducting children and training them from a young age, indoctrinating them into a life of crime. He had a heart himself after all. He hated criminals, but he knew they weren't always to blame. Life wasn't that black-and-white. After a few more seconds he put a plate of potstickers in front of her, as well as a bowl of soup. Both were piping hot and served with different sweet, salty, and spicy sauces. "Enjoy. Not many women get a hot meal out of me," he said, trying to lighten the mood as he handed her a pair of chopsticks, and also a fork if she preferred. "You want anything to drink?"
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 09:44 AM
Ashleigh quietly sniffled and gulped, why was she breaking down like that? She cleared her throat and smiled faintly, taking the chopsticks. "Some water is fine, please?" "...The Raven's Wing..." She started, after taking a deep breath. Was she going to tell him something? Did he actually crack her? "They...took me in after killing my family. Why I still don't know. But they took me in, and I was trained to be a criminal. It was all I knew. It's still really all I know. I don't know anyone else's origins but, I know what they do. I don't know why, I don't know how but I know what." Ashleigh shrugged, dipping a potsticker in a salty dip. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 10:07 AM
Hellek did not expect to feel bad for the woman that's been giving the police department hell, but here he was. He got up without a word, filling a glass with ice cold water, and another with passionfruit juice he made himself. He came back to the table as she talked, putting the water glass in front of her while keeping the golden-orange liquid to himself. As he took a sip he almost spat out his drink when she revealed her past. He swallowed hard, the liquid washing down his throat but leaving more of a sour taste in it than it normally did. Instantly he felt more hatred for the underworld organization. Taking a woman from her family when she was a kid, and raising her to do what she wanted. And she talked about it so casually.... "I'm...sorry. I had a hunch that was the case. Your file seems to not have existed until now. I couldn't find school records, public health information, nothing. Whoever these people are, they made yo a ghost. And they've hurt more people than you. That's why I want to break them down, bring them in. Get justice for all of you." He spoke with utter conviction as he ate a pot sticker, staring at her with fierce determination. There was warmth in his eyes, almost stifling. But also....kind.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 10:19 AM
Ashleigh was far too casual about it all. But in truth, he had a job to do, and she....was supposed to prevent him from achieving that. "I don't think you trying to break them down will go over very well." She spoke, eating her food carefully. "They know everything." She looked up to him, meeting his gaze with her own. It was almost icy, not glaring though. Her eyes showed pain, worry, but she masked it all with her confidence everyone knows too well. Ashleigh broke that eye contact and sipped her water, speaking afterward. "Food's good. So, thank you for that, at least." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 10:32 AM
"Well then they'll know they should be worried that I'm coming after them. I have no problem getting my hands dirty. I'll drag them out of the gutter if I have to." He continued to speak with absolute confidence, keeping his gaze locked on her until she finally pulled away. He then looked down and realized his food was just about all gone, save for a few spoonfuls of soup. "No problem, I honour my agreements to the letter. Can't be a complete scoundrel if I'm working for the police," he said with a small grin, glancing up at her with a more calm look, but still piercing gaze as he sipped his drink. While he did his eyes fell to her right arm, which was covered in an assortment of interesting tattoos. The sight made him smile as he put the glass down. "Nice ink. Want to see some of mine?" he asked, slowly taking off his leather jacket, exposing his tanktop. Without his body armour on she could see some of the artwork: a curled green dragon on his shoulder, and some fiery red scales on his forearm. [full sleeve for reference, cat and earrings not included lol] (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 10:41 AM
Ashleigh could tell he was lightening the mood. And it was working, she was feeling decently better then before. Thoughts of her past worried her, and it made her feel emotions that broke her down. When he complimented her tattoo, however, she looked to him with a small smile. Watching him undress to show her his own art pieces, admiring his sleeve. Something they had in common, not only sleeves, but they both had dragon tattoos. Hers was just....more hidden. "I'd show you my own dragon tattoo but...I think if I do that, I'll be getting into more trouble." Ashleigh commented, smirking. Eventually finishing up her food. After she did, she adjusted her own shirt so he could see her tattoo in full. "Well, that's something we share, I suppose." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 11:57 AM
Hellek smiled at her compliment of his ink, slightly bowing his head as a show of thanks. He then raised an eyebrow at her insinuation. The smirk on his face made him it was in an intimate area. "Oh? Well that's a shame. I don't make a point to sleep with the women I arrest, but I think this is the first time I've liked sharing something with one. You have a good artist. To be fair though, anything would look good with your body as the canvas," he said flirtatiously, matching her smirk. He knew it was wrong to be talking so boldly with a criminal, but something about her made her hard to resist.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 12:10 PM
She rolled her eyes and held her smirk, shaking her head some. His comment on her body made her chuckle, sighing as she leaned on the island a tad. "I could show you, afterall it's just on my back. You just can't see it currently, that's all I meant." She'd take a sip of her water after she spoke, polishing off her food and looking to him. "You have 15 seconds to decide. See it or not." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 12:40 PM
Hellek laughed at her using his own words against him. "I don't need that much time to decide. Let's see it. I promise not to stare at you too much...hopefully. You're not bad looking for a bad girl," he teased playfully, giving her his full attention while he waited to see her tattoo.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 12:43 PM
Ashleigh smirked and turned around in her stool, her back facing him. That way, her front could still be covered and secured, while he can have a full view of her art piece on her back. Whoever did it, did it well, and it seemed that she went to one tattoo artist. Same style, with a tiny initial hidden in both tattoos Hellek would have seen so far. She pulled her shirt up and exposed her back, of course her bra strap raced across her back and covered part of the tattoo. It is what it is. But there it was for him to see. "Well? Pretty sick, huh?"
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Loni 11-Nov-21 12:43 PM
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 01:47 PM
Hellek had seen naked women before so a bra strap and a bare back wasn’t going to make him all horny. He did whistle at the art piece though. It was clearly well done. And it looked damn good. “Damn, that’s a hell of a piece. Must have taken a long time. What tattoo parlour did you go to? I might ask your artist to do some work for me. I got mine done by a former inmate who was falsely accused and I got out. Brother did a hell of a job. Has his own shop now.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 01:51 PM
Ashleigh chuckled to herself, pulling her shirt back down and facing him. "The Raven's Wing has everything, including licensed tattoo artists. He was pretty cool, had a tattoo that covered half his face. But...anywho." She sighed and slowly stood up, reaching above herself and stretching. "Am I in the clear to depart? Or did you have other plans?" She teased him, folding her arms and...that damned smirk once again. Ashleigh teased him far too much, but it was amusing. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 02:23 PM
Hellek nodded, making mental notes about the organization. He knew they had cover businesses to hide the dirty money. He might need to go over some records again. He stood up along with her, folding his arms over his chest as well, keeping a smirk on his face while he looked at her. "You've been a pretty good house guest. So I'll honour my deal...but you know that if you try anything again I'm going to have to come after you. Again. Don't think just because you were in my place and showed me your tattoos that you get a free pass. But you're not as bad as I thought. I'm sorry to hear about your folks. The Ravens won't be able to hide forever." He pointed to the door. "Take the back elevator and head out through the back exit of the building. Hopefully no one spots you. Hopefully I don't see you around, sunshine. But if we did have to bump into eachother again....well you know my address now. Don't do anything stupid," he finished, winking at her as he began clearing plates.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 02:35 PM
Ashleigh watched him speak, he was being genuine, that much she could tell. Part of her almost didn't want to head back out there, not like she had much to go back to anyhow. She watched him begin cleaning up, and it was evident she hadn't left yet. Did she...not want to leave? Her mind was telling to her to dip already, but her body wasn't listening, her feet weren't budging. Why? Then, well...her mouth moved on its own. "I...is it okay if I stay the night? I'll sleep on the couch if it's fine, I just...I don't want to head back just yet. Plus, it's rude to kick a girl out after you've fed her." She teased, trying to cover up her want to stay in a warm and safe home. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 02:55 PM
Hellek had just put the dishes in the sink when he heard Ashleigh's response. He would admit, he was a bit floored by it. He turned back around, a little more colour and warmth in his face. Definitely not a slight blush. He turned around and saw she was serious. He didn't know what to do. On one hand he knew he shouldn't keep a woman with her reputation here. But on the other he was drawn to her. He couldn't explain it. It was more than just wanting information on the Ravens. Maybe it had to do with her beauty. Maybe it was because he felt sorry for her. Maybe it was because he felt something else for her..... He kept a straight face though, blush dying down as he grinned. "Well normally I'd say no. But I am a gentleman. Besides, I'm sure you won't try to kill me in my sleep or rob me. But just to be safe, how about you take a room? You can sleep in the guestroom, or you can stay in the hound's room. But if you try anything you'll be pinned down and cuffed faster than you can blink."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 02:58 PM
"Is that a promise?" She retorted with a playful smile, smirking at his blush. Making men flustered was her thing, and she was good at it. "I don't have anything to kill with, unless I raid your kitchen. I bet you have a secret stash, a vault of weapons hidden in here somewhere. Maybe that will be my adventure tonight~" She sung out, plopping her butt down on the couch, removing her combat boots. "But on the real, thanks. I don't feel like sleeping on the floor tonight." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 04:10 PM
Hellek laughed at her playful smile, coming over as she sat down. He rubbed his arms, his black tank top showing off his toned upperbody as well as his tattoos. "Well we'll see won't we? If you would like, I can pin and cuff you anyways. Fair warning: a super cop that jumps out of windows like its his job is bound to have a freaky side. Don't come into the belly of the beast if you're not ready." He sat down next to her, folding one of his legs over the other on the couch. All the while he looked at her carefully. "It's all good lady. I may be a boogeyman to criminals, but I'm not heartless. Besides, you've been nice so far. And you showed me your tattoos. Least I can do is give you benefit of the doubt. Don't make me regret it though, okay?" He gave her a teasing smile, offering his outstretched palm to her. It was more of a symbolic thing, but if she wanted to actually take it, well he wouldn't complain.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 04:34 PM
She watched him sit and eyed him. She was still being a little cautious, but at least there was the comfort in knowing while they were both being kind, that nothing will happen. Bad, at least. "...I won't. I'm a woman of my word, I can tell you that. Just...please, if you do come across one of my own, please don't tell them what you know. I'm not joking in the slightest when I say they will kill me." She stated this rather sternly, but her words didn't match her actions. She placed her hand in his, shaking it firmly. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 05:15 PM
Hellek nodded. He then looked at her with a kind look on his face, much softer than how he normally looked. He held onto her hand when she placed it in his, gently holding it....and then in a bold move, raising it to his mouth and kissing the back of her hand. "I won't. Promise. Now come on, let's get you to bed lady. Safe to say, it'll be much nicer than sleeping on the street. No one will harm a hair on your pretty head as long as I'm around. Consider yourself under the hound's protection." He smiled brightly at her and stood up, waiting for her to follow him.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 05:19 PM
She was the one to blush now. Someone kissing the back of her hand was kind, gentle and...cute. Ashleigh looked to him and smiled, looking away with a gentle laugh. "Yeah, you can say that again." She teased, knowing that they would make her sleep out on concrete solely because she lost the money. Well, not lost but...they don't know that. Ashleigh watched him stand, doing the same. "Hound's protection? Does that mean you enjoy treats and belly rubs?" The girl teased, giggling a small bit afterward. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 05:28 PM
It was Hellek's turn to laugh, the sound crisp and clear and full of life. And he liked the sound of hers too. "Very funny, lady. I prefer nice dinners and massages. So close enough I guess. Why? You offering? Because you don't owe me anything for dinner, but I won't complain," he said, winking at her. He wasn't flirting on purpose, it was just who he was. Besides, there was no day she'd go for him. She was a criminal for the most notorious gang in the city, and he was the cop chasing them. This was nice, but he didn't expect anything to further from it. So he had no problem flirting with her. It was just some fun, right?
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 05:40 PM
"Only if you bark." She taunted, grinning at him. The issue with their dynamic currently is that it definitely isn't supposed to be happening. A criminal and the cop that's supposed to catch them and throw their ass in jail, are getting along somewhat and even flirting? That's...no. But she couldn't help it with him. Sure she messes with other guys to, that's her thing. Ashleigh just does that. But with him, with Hellek, it felt a little different. She couldn't pinpoint how or why, but she liked it. "So, where am I sleeping, exactly? Guest room?" @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 06:00 PM
"Thats a pretty steep request darling. I only bark for a select few. Maybe you'll get there one day. For now, there's a guest room right down the hall and across from my room. Make yourself at home. If you need anything from me, feel free to knock. I probably won't be sleeping until late. Always busy with something." With that he let go of her hand, a part of him already missing her warmth but ignoring it as he walked down the hall to his room, leading her to hers as well.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 06:08 PM
Ashleigh nodded to him and herself, walking into the guest room. She started undressing herself after she had shut the door, her mind running rampant. What the hell was she doing? She should've gotten out of her a long while ago, yet here she was. To be sleeping in his home, in a spare room. She shook her head with a sigh, removing her bra from underneath her shirt, and removing her pants. She crawled into the bed and laid there, staring up at the ceiling. She didn't even have a phone to entertain herself with until slumber took her. Ashleigh scolded herself for that, she had to get one eventually. @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Nov-21 06:15 PM
Meanwhile, Hellek had gone to his room that for the most part looked similar to the rest of his penthouse: rich brown hardwood, warm orange lights, nice furniture that felt as good as it looked, a personal bathroom, and of course his king-sized bed. The hound slept well to say the least. And he had some nice windows out into the city. He could hear the police station underneath him, see the various lights of other buildings and the street, and he could hear everything even up here. As he walked in he stripped off his shirt, socks, pants, and boots, leaving him in a pair of form fitting boxers. He put on some bouncy jazz music while he prepared for bed. A part of him knew this was risky, but he had security out the ass in this place for obvious reasons. He'd be safe. He was more concerned with the feelings he had felt for her out there. Again, he knew that she could be lying and playing him like a fiddle. But she sounded so genuine. Which brought up more problems. Like him getting too personally invested in her. He couldn't afford to be blinded by feelings in case she committed more crimes. He'd have to bring her in. But he still didn't have all the answers he wanted, and that drove him mad. He wanted to bring down the Ravens, and also figure her out. Why would a woman that seemed as kind as she did still work for the Ravens? Was she being forced to? Why? All these questions spun in his head as he paced around his room, music streaming out from under his door to the room across from his.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Nov-21 06:20 PM
Ashleigh laid in bed with her own questions, listening to the faint music from across the way. She laughed to herself, jazz? Well, if it helps. She wondered why she felt this way towards him. Why she wanted to be closer, and yet she wanted to toy with him more and more. Ashleigh wanted to get under his skin, but at the same time under hi-... "Ugh, stop." She quietly scolded herself, sitting upright in the bed. She couldn't allow herself to think like this, and yet...a part of her wanted to. Ashleigh wanted to explore this new territory. It was invigorating, exciting, and dangerous. Smiling to herself, she picked up a pillow and hugged it close to her chest. One question taunted her though...should she take this time to mess with him more? Tease him, even? Push him to his limits? @Livewire
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Livewire 12-Nov-21 03:19 PM
The next morning… The sound of an alarm broke through the silence. Only to be silenced itself seconds later as the Hound awoke. It was 9am. Normally the man worked later in the night, prowling during the night shift. Usually he’d sleep in because of that but he enjoyed seeing the sun in the early hours. Besides, he had a guest to attend to. He slipped on a pair of jeans but left his shirt off as he walked out of his room and knocked on her door. “Rise and shine, Cat Burglar! I’m making breakfast, but I ain’t gonna heat it up if it gets cold! You’ll find toothbrushes and paste and combs and shit in the bathroom in your room. You got ten minutes before I come in there, and I ain’t gonna wait until you’re decent!”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 12-Nov-21 06:41 PM
Ashleigh groaned to herself as he knocked on her door. She was still sleeping, and she certainly didn't feel great. But, she sat up in bed and yawned, running a hand through her messed up hair. Listening to him made her roll her eyes, sighing to herself. "Yeah yeah.." Her response was a bit lack luster, but in reality she was grateful that he was to make breakfast. Ashleigh pulled herself from the comfort of the bed, heading into the bathroom to clean herself up, and get herself together. Unfortunately, she was definitely taking longer then she anticipated. @Livewire
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Livewire 12-Nov-21 07:44 PM
Hellek got ready for the day in a few minutes, brushing his teeth and washing his face. He elected to leave his hair messy for now, not really needing to come it yet. He walked out into the kitchen still shirtless and began making a pot of coffee and an omelet, enough for two. He honestly had half-expected Ashleigh to leave in the night or something. But as long as she was here, they might as well eat right? Wasn't like he was doing anything urgent right now. Besides, it had been nice to have someone else in the penthouse with him..... He shook the thought from his head and continued cooking, the sounds of sizzling pans and bubbling kettles filling the air, along with tasty scents.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 12-Nov-21 07:55 PM
Ashleigh quickly got herself dressed after fixing her appearance, heading downstairs to see him cooking. She sat down at the island and rested her head in her arms. She was clearly still tired. "Morning."
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Livewire 12-Nov-21 08:03 PM
Hellek meanwhile was feeling all sorts of rested, turning around with a sizzling frying pan and a six-pack of abs in clear view of the woman. "Morning. Sleep well?" he asked while pushing her omelet and cup of coffee in front of her. "I dunno if you drink coffee but I made it for you. There's cream and sugar and stuff if you want, go crazy. I'll join you in a sec," he said, turning around to finish his own omelet, a few beads of sweat running down his body from the heat of the stove. It was nice though. He glanced back at the woman with a small grin. "You look nice by the way. Shocker I know," he joked, turning back around while he cooked. Last thing he wanted to do was burn himself.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 12-Nov-21 08:17 PM
Ashleigh looked up to see food, coffee, and a pretty good view. She smiled and got up to fix up her coffee, adding creamer and sugar. She kept stealing glances though as he cooked. "Oh, you think I look nice? Wow. Someone is being generous." She teased back, chuckling to herself. @Livewire
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Livewire 12-Nov-21 08:25 PM
Hellek finished cooking his omelet and turned around with his plate just in time to see her looking him up and down, which did wonders for his ego. "Yeah I had a figure you'd enjoy the view. Looks like you think I'm not half bad looking either, so thanks. I'm just telling the truth though. To be fair though, girls with dark hair, tattoos, and smart ass mouths are my type. I can put on a shirt if you want, but I'd hate to ruin your morning. You're lucky I like sleeping shirtless," he said with a wink, sitting down across from her at the kitchen island, enjoying his work. "So, what's the plan with you? You gonna leave after breakfast? Linger a bit longer? Try to fight me or ransack the place? Not going to lie, I like em feisty so I'd be game for that. I'd hate to hurt you though."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 12-Nov-21 08:56 PM
Ashleigh smirked at him and took a bite of her food, enjoying the food he had made for them. When he spoke she eyed him over again, smiling. "I must be lucky, yeah." She smirked and sipped her coffee, not saying much else. "Well, I suppose I've been in your hair enough." Ashleigh commented, after a bit. "I'll leave after eating, I know you likely have work to get to. And I likely have something on my agenda today." @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Nov-21 08:24 AM
Hellek shrugged. “There’s been much worse things in my hair. You’ve been pretty good all things considered. If I was a simp like the other cops you’ve gotten away from, I might even be sad to see you go.” He was joking but his glance at her would cast doubt on if he meant it or not. “Anyways, you’re probably looking forward to getting away from this cop. Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll run into each other again.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 13-Nov-21 12:30 PM
Ashleigh smirked and got up, stretching above herself and cracking her back. "Damn right. Well, I suppose I'll see you...mmh." She tapped her chin, smirking to herself now. There was a plan, it's evident. "Perhaps around Tuesday." She waved and began her departure, heading towards the exit he had mentioned about last night. @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Nov-21 05:06 PM
Hellek felt a mix of emotions at what she said. Annoyance, surprise, flattery? It was hard to pinpoint exactly how he felt. But he let her leave peacefully. “Ay, remember! Back door exit, don’t ruin either of our reps ya hear? And don’t do anything too stupid. I’m not gonna be able to bring you in for dinner if you murder someone. See you around though, dragon lady,” he said, giving a wave himself. (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 13-Nov-21 05:32 PM
She smirked to herself and headed out, walking towards the back door exit after going down the elevator. Ashleigh continued her little escape, but her mind was in a different place. She couldn't stop thinking about him and his hair...tattoos...arms... Ashleigh silently scolded herself and shook her head, but she was smirking. She would let him catch her again on her next crime... She laughed to herself, she couldn't stop thinking about him all of a sudden. @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Nov-21 05:55 PM
Tuesday night, 3 days later It had been a mostly quiet few days for the hound, but sure enough he was out on the prowl again. It was Tuesday, but oddly enough he hadn't heard anything from Ashleigh. That was good. But he also did miss seeing her....it was a strange feeling. But he pushed that thought aside as he walked into the Holy Hell Tattoo Parlour and unofficial strip club. He had done some recon on the building and ran some background checks. The tattoo parlour was legal enough, but it was a cover for the club and lounge underground. The people who worked here were less than reputable, but this place had connections to the Raven's Wing. And that's why he was here. He remembered that night Ashleigh told him about where she got her ink. It couldn't be a coincidence. He walked into the parlour and began to blend in. No one noticed him for the most part, as even though he was an infamous cop he made sure his work wasn't talked about by the media. He brushed past a few tough looking men, and a few flirty women. "Hey there handsome...." one of them flirted, winking at the man while shamelessly looking him up and down. Hellek winked back and kissed her hand in a romantic move that had her all flustered but he kept moving, looking around at the various tattoo artists. And also for a way downstairs to the underground club.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 13-Nov-21 06:11 PM
Ashleigh was in the depths of this hideout. A plan was being made to break into some people's homes that are known to have some pretty decent finds. She could take them and sell them. She smirked, looking over the plan and leaning back in her chair. "Hey, this is pretty solid. But, I better get a sick new tattoo out of this. I'm itching for something new." Ashleigh nodded, leaning back forward onto the table. "But first, let's get some drinks upstairs. And I'm hungry, someone needs to make me some bomb ass food." @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Nov-21 06:49 PM
After a few minutes of poking around, Hellek managed to make his way down to the underground club. It had taken a hefty bribe but as far as he was concerned, it was worth it. Besides, it wasn't his money anyway. It was a portion of some funds that he had seized from a smuggling ring bust months ago. If any of those goons came looking for their dirty money, they would find it here and raise hell with some other low lifes. Two birds downed with one stone, and the stone had been one they had thrown. The cop smirked at how poetic it was. He made his way downstairs and surveyed the scene. It was exactly what he expected: money flying, women on poles, a bunch of smoking and drinking, and some backrooms for tattoo work or other activities. As he walked in, a few pairs of eyes would land on him but wouldn't stick. Except for the eyes of a certain woman who had been preparing to leave....
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 13-Nov-21 07:00 PM
Ashleigh happily walked through the club and had landed herself a free drink. She owed him something later, that he would probably find out he would never get. As she leaned her back on the bar, her eyes surveying the atmosphere and sipping her drink...she spotted a familiar face. Ashleigh froze up and her eyes went wide, while the entire club still was bustling. No one batted an eye, everything was smooth but her world was frozen. She felt a panic surge through her body. He had found one of their bases of operation, and she couldn't deny it. Ashleigh slowly set her half finished drink on the bar, and began her escape by walking through the club, weaving in and out of people. @Livewire
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Livewire 14-Nov-21 05:01 PM
As he silently stalked through the lively club, Hellek saw a figure moving towards the exit quickly. He turned and locked eyes on them...and immediately turned to cut them off. He had a small smirk on the face. Looks like he had gotten his wish. By the time Ashleigh would be about to reach the exit, Hellek would suddenly appear in front of her, eyes narrowed and staring right at her, possibly right through her. "Boo," he said in a steely, resonating tone. He asked no questions, but his gaze would demand answers: why was she here, and why was she leaving like she was trying to escape?
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 14-Nov-21 11:41 PM
Ashleigh froze up when she saw him. The hound. Hellek. She gulped and gave an awkward wave. "Heeeeeeeey...what a coincidence seeing you here!" She exclaimed, rubbing the back of her neck. @Livewire
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Livewire 15-Nov-21 03:26 PM
Hellek smirked. Whether he admitted it or not, he enjoyed being known as a boogeyman to the underworld. "You look nervous, babe. Relax, I'm not here for you. Hell, I didn't even know you'd be here. But as long as you are...what's say we grab a drink or something. My treat for spooking you. Though I'm guessing you're not exactly in a bad mood at seeing me." He was projecting a bit here, but she didn't need to know that.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 15-Nov-21 03:28 PM
She looked over him slowly...god he was attractive. Ashleigh smiled, resting a hand on his shoulder, even though she brought herself decently close already. "Let's grab a drink, sure. But you need to blend in a little better." She grinned, leaning forward teasingly. Mere inches from his face. "Unless you can't handle it?" @Livewire
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Livewire 15-Nov-21 05:03 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes playfully, taking her hand off his shoulder gently but then wrapping his arm around her waist while they stood there, only a few inches separating them. The man wasn’t known for blushing, but his skin did warm up. “I’d say I blend in pretty well. Dangerous looking, tattoos, what else could I need? Maybe a femme fatale as my date for the evening?”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 16-Nov-21 02:18 PM
Ashleigh's eyes focused on his, playfully staring into his irises. The desire to look at his lips had her in a chokehold, but she couldn't do something so risky. "A date...well, you better be buying." She added with a smirk. @Livewire
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Livewire 16-Nov-21 03:03 PM
Not one to back down, Hellek leaned in. It looked like he was about to kiss her, but at the last second he adjusted course so his mouth was near her ear while he whispered into it. "First dinner, then breakfast, and now drinks? You're an expensive lady to wine and dine, you know that? You're lucky I don't mind. But you owe me. Now come on. You can stare at me all you want while we take a seat in a booth with our drinks." With that he pulled away with a nonchalant look on his face and started walking, letting go of her waist so she'd need to follow after him.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 16-Nov-21 07:30 PM
Ashleigh froze up as he got closer, and she almost wanted to close her eyes as he whispered. It was hot, she was smiling, maybe even smirking. When he pulled away, she watched him depart. Ashleigh immediately followed him, she knew if he didn't stick by her in here he could get into serious trouble. "I owe you? Pshh...for what? You totally don't have to be doing this, or even be here. I think you just missed me." @Livewire
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Livewire 17-Nov-21 02:45 PM
As expected, Ashleigh followed after him while continuing to go back and forth with him verbally. He was really liking their banter....almost too much. But in the lively club, Hellek felt his oath as a cop take a backseat to enjoying the night. "You tell yourself whatever you want sweetheart. I'm here for my own reasons. Maybe you're one of them, maybe you're not. For now though, take a seat. I'll get us some drinks. In the meantime, why don't you tell me where you were going, and who's that guy?" Hellek didn't intend for that last part to come out as jealous, but it may have came out that way.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 17-Nov-21 03:22 PM
Ashleigh smirked at him while they shared banter. Deep down she really missed messing with him, it was her entertainment really. And well...the obvious, he was pretty cute for a cop. "There's no guy. You're the only guy in my life." She teased, smirking as she sat down in a booth near the bar. "I wasn't going anywhere important, if that's what you mean." @Livewire
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Livewire 17-Nov-21 04:25 PM
He would never admit it, but a part of Hellek felt good when she said he was the only man in her life. Still, he had to make sure he didn't fall for her any more than he already had. As they got their drinks he passed her one. He didn't know what she liked so he went with a classic cosmopolitan for her and a Negroni for himself since he liked stronger drink mixes. "Aww, I'm flattered," he teased, turning to face her while sitting on the stool next to her. "A part of me doubts it, but I'll let myself dream for now. It's good to know that you weren't leaving just yet. I was planning on talking to the tattoo artists down here. Not many friendly faces down here, and they'll get meaner if anyone starts poking around me long enough to guess that I'm the boogeyman. Seeing you though almost makes sticking my neck out worth it." He paused, raising the glass to his mouth. "Oh, and you're the only woman in my life too. Not many brave enough to hang around for very long," he said with a wink, before tipping the liquid down his throat.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 17-Nov-21 04:33 PM
And Ashleigh would never admit that it felt good hearing she was the only woman in his. It made her smile, hidden behind a sip of her drink that he had gotten her. She wasn't too picky with her alcohol, most days whatever was cheapest worked for her. "Dreaming is believing, didn't you know?" She grinned, setting the glass down. Her elbow rested on that counter as her hand held her head. She was gazing at him, a confident smirk on her face. She wanted to mess with him. "The artists down here are pretty good actually. It's where I get mine." She let that secret slip just for him, maybe it would encourage him to keep coming back. But...that could also be risky, she would have to not be here as often then. "They might not even bat an eye at you as long as you pay them well." Ashleigh added, before taking another sip of her beverage. @Livewire
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Livewire 17-Nov-21 05:07 PM
Hellek raised a silent eyebrow at her response about dreaming. He wasn’t just going to tell her what he dreamed about. No one on this earth knew that but him. But something about that look on her face made him almost want to spill all his secrets. That damn smile was intoxicating. “Hmm, good to know. I’ll try to not rough him up too bad while we talk. Hopefully he’s as nice to me as you are.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 17-Nov-21 05:10 PM
"I might need to be there." She added a bit quickly, clearing her throat. She wanted to be there. There was no need. As long as the artists down here get paid well, they won't name drop their clients. "Ah...for safety. You can't handle them on your own, you need someone tough like me." She chuckled, giving him a small wink before sipping her drink again. She really really needed that sip. For some reason she felt like her throat was getting tight. @Livewire
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Livewire 17-Nov-21 05:26 PM
Hellek’s ears perked up like the canine he was nicknamed for when Ashleigh rushed out the claim that he’d need her. Normally the prideful part of him would think he needed no one. But this time his brain hesitated. Maybe he did need her. And if not need. Then definitely want… He shook his head and took a long drink, draining the glass before setting it down and wiping his mouth. He felt warmer, and it wasn’t just the alcohol. “You know, I think you’re right. I’m just a sweet boy in a dangerous place. I think I need a tough, strong girl like you to protect me,” he said, words dripping with charisma as he slipped an arm around her waist. It was involuntary but he didn’t pull away. He just gazed at her, taking in every detail of her face. She was cute and hot in equal measure. That wink confirmed it. “So how about it babe? Mind tagging along while I see the tattooist? I’d be really grateful if you did….”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 17-Nov-21 05:34 PM
Ashleigh felt herself warm up quite a bit when his arm slinked round her waist. Butterflies was an understatement. The alcohol certainly altered her thinking, as she wanted to just devour him there.. She blinked a few times before answering him. He was admiring her, holy shit. Ashleigh looked up at him, almost leaning forward some before she stopped herself. A smirk grew back on her face, the confidence resided there. They had each other wrapped around their fingers, it was just a matter of time really. At least, she thought so. "Hammer is here, I'll bring you to him. Don't ask why that's his name, I'm certain it's an alias. Just don't question it." Ashleigh noted, grabbing her drink but not breaking eye contact. She brought the drink to her lips and finished it off in one go. God...calling her babe will be the death of her if he kept doing that. @Livewire
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Livewire 17-Nov-21 05:42 PM
Hellek had never been jealous of a glass before, but that’s exactly what he felt when he watched Ashleigh finish off her drink. He wasn’t drunk, but it was definitely affecting him. Still, he had a job to do. As much as he’d like to stare at her all night, he got up off the stool and waited for her to stand up as well. “Good to know. Normally I’d question it, but for you I’ll leave it alone. How about a friendly wager though: if this doesn’t end in a fight somehow and I get some good information I’ll treat you dinner AND dessert at my place. If I end up having to fight or get nothing, you owe me the same at your place. Wherever that is. Deal?” If he was being honest, he had rigged this bet from the start. Either way he’d be getting to share a meal with this woman again if she agreed. He had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 17-Nov-21 05:46 PM
Ashleigh wanted to drag his arm back around her so badly. The tension was immense, there was no denying it. She watched him stand, shortly following after. Most of the patrons and staff haven't really bothered to notice the two, especially the hound. As long as he wasn't causing an issue being around her, they didn't care. Wasn't their business. She folded her arms as he proposed this deal to her. Making her chuckle quietly. "Alright, puppy. Sounds like a deal." The woman answered, then gesturing him to follow her. She would begin her trek to head into a different part of this large operation. Ending up in a long hallway that had stairs at the end of them, going up one side and down the other. She was going up. @Livewire
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Livewire 18-Nov-21 03:53 PM
This was wrong. Hellek knew that. He also knew that playing 'bad cop' was fun as hell. Sometimes too fun. Over the years he had found himself dancing that line very recklessly. Out of necessity, out of pride, and out of enjoyment. But this was getting very close to the point of no return. He had done some questionable things in the past, but get intimate with a known criminal who had ties to the most notorious crime syndicate in the city? He pushed those thoughts aside as they walked towards the tattoo artists room. As they walked he looked over at the woman by his side, unable to remove the smile from his face at the sight of her. "You might need to stand in between us. I have a tendency to play rough during interrogations. Especially if he is a stubborn ass. I'll play nice if you ask me too though. And if he looks at you the wrong way...he's dead." He spoke with a warmth but also a deadly fierceness. The loyalty of the Hellhound was clearly visible here.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 18-Nov-21 04:34 PM
After their encounter with Hammer, Ashleigh was practically dragging him out by his ear. Zhe apologized and also thanked Hammer for the inconvenience, helping him exit the place. "You're ridiculous. If I hadn't had stepped in, he wouldn't hesitate to smash your skull against that concrete wall! Then we would have gotten nothing! And now I owe him!" Ashleigh sighed, rubbing her forehead. "We're going to your place again. And we're gonna eat, and have dessert. I want fucking brownies or something." She muttered, pinching the bridge of her nose. But, it was amusing to see her like this. Frustrated, but also a little adorable. @Livewire
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Livewire 18-Nov-21 04:52 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes. He couldn't believe he was letting her drag him by the ear. Not even his mother did that to him! "Pfft, let him try. I've taken guys down that were twice his size. And besides, I was defending you! He was overstepping with that tattoo question. He's lucky that he apologized. Dick head..." Hellek grumbled as they walked out of the club. A few people turned to watch as they left, but not many. By the time they had reached the outside where Hellek's car was, she had let of his ear which felt warm but not too bad. Honestly he didn't know why he got so worked up. He had heard shit like that before. But he didn't like hearing it about her for some reason. "Yeah yeah, no worries babe. Now get your fine ass in the car." That last bit slipped out, but he clearly meant it and he wasn't going to take it back, shooting her a wink as he got into the driver's seat of his all black muscle car.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 18-Nov-21 04:57 PM
Ashleigh rolled her eyes in turn. She knew Hammer was kidding...right? Plus, a tattoo on her chest or butt probably wouldn't even look that bad. She was even considering it now. "Look, he's a tattoo artist. He just had...a weird question. I guess." She let off his ear and sighed, if she didn't do that it was dragging him by his arm, which could've been less effective. When he told her to get in the car, her face showed surprise. "Fine ass, huh? Maybe I should get a tattoo there for you. I already have an idea." She joked, stepping into his car and shutting the door. "So, since that happened, what's the plan for dinner then, hmm?" Ashleigh teased him, reaching over to poke his cheek. "Better not be driving to turn me in somewhere, or I'll have to fight you myself." @Livewire
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Livewire 18-Nov-21 05:05 PM
Hellek scoffed as they drove off, cruising down the road. "Yeah well it was a stupidass question. If a lady wants a tattoo on her ass or in between her cleavage, that's her call." He smirked at her surprise though. He liked it. "Do whatever you like sweetheart. I'm pretty sure any art would look good on that canvas of yours," he said slyly. "Well we're going back to my place for one. I could cook for you again, or we could grab takeout if you have a place you like." The mention of a fight did excite him though, in more ways than one. "Oh? That would be something I'd love to see. Fair warning, I don't take it easy no matter who I fight. I'll put you on your back anytime you like darling," he said seductively, putting a hand on her thigh while they drove.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 18-Nov-21 05:10 PM
She was enjoying what this hound was saying...and doing to her. A lot. He was making it really hard to keep her composure. A man that was defensive, complimenting her, messing with her playfully. And now...the hand on her thigh. It killed her, she wanted so much more, like a switch flipped in her brain. Ashleigh did her best to keep it together. "I'd rather you cook for me. It's sexy to see a man on the kitchen cooking." She smirked, looking over to him. That fucking hand... When he spoke last, that seduction dripping off his tongue made her want to go wild. She bit her lip before she spoke this time. "Well, I'll never say no to something that sounds as great as that, now can I, Hellek?" @Livewire
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Livewire 18-Nov-21 05:27 PM
It had only truly dawned on him how far this was going when Ashleigh called him by his name. He had been called sexy before. He had been complimented and flirted with before by beautiful woman. But that last bit about her not saying no....well he knew where that was going. And for the first time in his life, Hellek was a little hesitant. Not because he didn't want to. If anything he was hesitant because of how much he wanted to. "Well good. But hey, let's not take things too fast. For now let's focus on the food. I'll be happy to cook and look sexy for you in the kitchen. You're welcome to help, or just sit close by and look sexy yourself. That outfit of yours is pretty damn hot on its own. And for such a sharp lady, your curves are pretty soft," he said flirtatiously, rubbing her thigh some more as they neared his home.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 18-Nov-21 05:34 PM
Ashleigh didn't have anything to worry about, personally. Unless it was a trap, but he wouldn't go that far. Right?.. She wanted this, also feeling hesitant though in her own ways. A criminal being with a cop was likely the dumbest thing either party could do. But...with titles aside. Hellek was a man she would bed over...and over...and over. "I'd love to help, if you'll let me. I can't distract you too much, I don't want you to get hurt." Ashleigh teased, reaching a hand over to ruffle his hair. His hand being on her thigh was a terrible tease, making her thoughts wander to what could be potential for them. Hopefully. @Livewire
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Livewire 18-Nov-21 05:49 PM
The pair arrived at the apartment in record time, with Hellek parking the car in the underground parking garage before turning to face the woman with a grin. "Awww. That's cute. I appreciate the concern but don't worry about me. I'd love to have you in the kitchen with me. I think a woman who knows her way around one is pretty sexy too. Not that you need any help in that department. Now, if we're done here and you want to go somewhere more comfortable than a backseat, follow me," he said, winking at her and getting out of the car, coming over to her side and opening the door for her like any self respecting gentleman would. While he waited for her to get out of the car he took the time to enjoy the sight of her. She looked damn good in streetwear. Ripped jeans, high top sneakers, and a crop top. Stylish but understated, showing off her tattoos, and sexy in all the right places. All things he liked. (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 06:38 PM
Ashleigh felt like she wanted to lean over the center console and just do what she wanted so badly. When he opened the door for her she smiled up at him, amused. "How cute." She would notice him oogling her, making her smirk. Ashliegh would return the favor and almost do the same, her gaze shooting back up to him. She liked his style, how he carried himself was attractive too. It was getting harder and harder to resist him. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 06:44 PM
After staring at eachother for a little longer than they probably should have, Hellek and Ashleigh eventually found themselves upstairs in the main area of Hellek's penthouse apartment once again... "Ahhh, home sweet home," the man said, taking his jacket off and hanging it on the coat pillar by the door. He had dressed fairly lowkey, wearing sandy brown boots, dark blue jeans, and a concrete grey t-shirt that showed off the lower half of the tattoo sleeve on his right arm. "So," he said, turning to Ashleigh, "I'll get the brownies started and you can tell me how you like em. In the meantime, what are you in the mood for as far as dinner goes? Feel free to start working up any kind of meal you like. My kitchen is pretty well stocked and yours to play around in. 'Mi Casa es tu Casa, bueno?'" He'd never admit it, but Hellek had learned many of the languages he knew for selfish, flirting reasons. The fact that they helped with his work was a nice bonus. Whether or not Ashleigh knew spanish or not, he had learned it because of how warm and sexy it sounded when spoken well. His past escapades with women more than backed that theory up.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 06:55 PM
Ashleigh chuckled once they were inside. But her eyes told something else, she couldn't stop admiring his attire choice. And how his sleeve was showing, she just wanted to see more. When he mentions brownies she snapped back to attention, making her way into the kitchen. Her mind started to run, what to make? So many ideas....taco salad...chicken enchiladas...stew...quinoa... Mi Casa es tu Casa, bueno? That resided in her mind for a second, an eyebrow being raised and looking to him. It was impressive, but also...so sexy sounding. It was like warm maple syrup to her. She smirked and responded casually, "Si esta es también mi casa, ¿quizás debería mudarme?" Ashleigh knew a couple languages herself, Spanish, French and a little bit of Japanese. But, she looked to Hellek to get his reaction, while she pulled ingredients for her final meal idea. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 07:04 PM
As if it were possible for her to get any more attractive, Ashleigh found a way by speaking spanish even more fluently and sexier than even Hellek did. To be fair she had a distinct advantage in that last category. It was times like these that the cop understood why so many men were seduced by women like this, even when they knew the feelings they presented weren't real. He turned back around and raised an eyebrow, showing how impressed he was, couple with a whistle. "Well colour this dog thoroughly impressed. As far as your question goes, 'No creo que puedas quedarte más en la habitación de invitados,'" he said coyly. He had started prepping the brownie tray, but he made sure to give her a grin over his shoulder while he worked. While he was all for safety in the kitchen, he couldn't help but want to look at her every few seconds. But he didn't because he was cool, calm, and collected. He was a hound, not a puppy. At least not yet...
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 07:10 PM
Ashleigh blushed at his response, smiling widely at that. She wasn't opposed to that, but she wanted to test him. "¿No te meterás en problemas por eso?" She responded, wondering how much he really knew. While she started cooking, she couldn't help but feel more attracted to him. This man was just getting hotter each time they met, saw each other, interacted. It was so much to handle, but she wanted all of it. Even when she realized he was peeking at her then and again, it made her flustered each time. "Idiota.." She playfully muttered, looking to him with a bright smile she couldn't bear to hide anymore. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 07:20 PM
Hellek laughed at her question, and not just laughed. But he did so in a genuine, lighthearted way. So much of his job relied on his persona, always hiding his true feelings and thoughts. Sometimes even pretending to be the very thing he swore to stop in order to do just that. But here he had no reason or need to do so. So screw it, why not let loose and laugh? He had already had this woman in his home a few times, she had helped him, and she'd been mostly staying out of trouble. He turned around to face her for a minute, putting the liquid brownie batter bowl down but dipping his index finger in it, before walking over to her and stopping about a foot away from her. The warmth between them was palpable, and it would only get hotter as he replied. "Me voy a meter en problemas sin importar cariño. Bien podría divertirme," he said playfully, booping her nose with his index finger that had the brownie batter on it, leaving a little brown dot on the tip of her nose which made him laugh some more. "Tu idiota," he corrected while also shooting his shot. They had gotten this far, so might as well go all the way. If she rejected him, eh it would sting. But he'd rather live without that 'what if' haunting him for the rest of his life.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 07:28 PM
God his laugh. That laugh just charmed her more, it was so cute to hear. Being able to be herself with him was a relief in itself, a nice break from all the chaos that she usually stirs up. The crimes, the chases, the risks. It was a lot to carry on her back, and she felt like that weight was lifted, even if temporarily. When he faced her, she watched him while cooking, not really being careful. Him getting closer was only making her slightly nervous, but she still smiled to him. He booped her with brownie batter, making her blush and laugh. A finger was raised to swipe it off to taste, nodding in approval. Upon him correcting her Spanish, she playfully rolled her eyes and sighed. "You know what I meant. But..." Ashleigh smiled, eyeing him over. "The guest room is pretty lonely." And she left it at that. A slight answer only to tease him, but she didn't deny him. It seemed her meal plan was going to be taco salad afterall, starting to prepare some veggies that can be tossed into it. But she didn't tell him, wanting it to be a "surprise." "I'm impressed you know Spanish as well. Any other languages you've picked up?" @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 07:39 PM
"Of course I know what you meant, but where's the fun in that?" Hellek said, giving her one more glance before turning around and going back to working on the brownies. He had to admit: a part of him always a imagined a life like this. A woman with him, cooking and laughing and going back and forth. A nice quiet life. He had always doubted it though. He wasn't made for this. He needed the adrenaline, the chases, the sleepless nights, the constant threat of danger. He needed it to feel alive. He needed it to stay sane. And no woman he had met had ever been able to add themselves to that life. Until now. Suddenly that pipedream was a lot more clear. Sure it was still a longshot, but he could actually imagine a future with this woman. Sure there would be changes that they'd both need to make. But he was willing if she was. "I know a few. Italian, French, Turkish, and a decent bit of sign language. Helps with the job, or whatever I want to use it for. How about you? Got any other tongues on that silver tongue of yours?" he asked, not looking at her this time as much as he wanted to, pouring the batter into the tray smoothly and evenly. While he did it, a mischievous smirk appeared on his face hidden from her view. He was getting a fun idea....
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 07:45 PM
She giggled and started adding the chopped veggies into separate bowls, going to the fridge to grab some ground beef. She shared that same dream, a life away from crime just so she could survive. So she could live day to day. And lately is was getting harder, a stress she didn't want to acknowledge. "Ah, sign language is something I should've learned. I know French and some Japanese, I'm currently learning that, actually." She added, smiling a bit. "Ah, le clair de lune brille de mille feux, illuminant mes cheveux noirs." Ashleigh spoke, laughing after and shaking her head. Dismissing what she had said. "Just something lame I thought of. But yeah, and uh...Japanese..." "Arigatō!" @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 07:54 PM
Her giggle was very cute. Much too cute to belong to a femme fatale like her in Hellek's opinion, but he liked that. There was more than meets the eye to her. A puzzle in front of him to solve and understand more of. He nodded as he worked, indicating she had his ears' full attention. He chuckled at her bit of french, the romantic words being pretty good honestly. "Ah, mais je pense tu parles assez bien le langage de l'amour. Pas étonnant. Je pourrais t'apprendre si tu veux." Even though she couldn't see his face she would probably be able to hear the smile on his face and the brightness in his tone. "By the way, just letting you know that the brownies are just about ready to go into the oven. You don't have any nut allergies or shit like that, right? I'd hate to accidentally poison my favourite dinner guest. But just you know, if anything happens to you I'll take care of you. I'm well versed in field medicine, and especially CPR." What she chose to do with that last bit of information was up to her. He left it open ended on purpose. A little something for her to think about.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 08:01 PM
Ashleigh really couldn't stop smiling now, something was clicking between them that she couldn't ignore. When he wasn't looking, she certainly was. Her eyes watched him while he spoke, making her fall a smidgen harder. Him offering to teach her was another reason they could spend more time together. It sounded great on paper, but she wasn't sure how she could find ways to see him often. Especially with her money situation now. "Ah, no allergies. Just to bullshit and pollen." Ashleigh joked, turning back to the food, putting the ground beef in the pan. It was going to cook pretty quickly, may as well start now while brownies bake. But...that last tidbit lingered. CPR certified. Ashleigh snickered, her attitude kicked back in to mess with him. "As much as I'm sure you'd love to have an excuse to kiss me, I actually know how to Hiemlich myself." She smirked, leaning against the counter while the meat sizzled. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 08:07 PM
Hellek chuckled, putitng the brownie tray in the oven after tossing in some pecans for a nice crunch, before turning to face her with his hands held up. Copying her posture, he leaned against his part of the kitchen, the two of them only separated by a few feet. "You got me. For the record though, if I really wanted to kiss you I could come up with a hundred different reasons. I'm a quick thinker. But despite being quite the notorious cop, I don't force myself on a woman. I only kiss her if she wants me to. So if she ever wants me to make a move, all she has to do is say so. I'm pretty well trained in all respects. Comes with being a dog I suppose," he said jokingly but also having an undertone in his voice that was clearly understood. As was his gaze that locked with hers. "We got a little time to kill while things cook I think? Are you into dancing? I can go slow or fast, depending on if you have your dancing shoes on." (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 08:12 PM
Ashleigh smirked once more, eyeing him over in a not so subtle way as he was leaning against a counter too. She looked over her shoulder, the meat was pretty much done. She reached back and turned it off, moving the pan back so the meat didn't burn and covered it. Ashleigh then faced forward again. "Well what a good boy." She lightly responded, grinning. When he offered a dance, she kicked off her shoes and pushed herself upright. "Well hell yeah I'll dance. I'll go at any pace, as long as we have music." Dancing seemed...intimate to her though. Was he making a move?...Not like she was against it, she knew she wasn't being exactly clear on her intentions, but she also won't deny him. Something is there, just...not sure how to spark it. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 08:19 PM
Hellek on the other hand wasn't wasting any time beating around the bush. He'd always believed in a direct approach, unless he needed to be subtle. But this lady had proven he didn't need to be, so he'd play to his strengths and be bold. He pulled his phone out of his pocket and raised the phone to his lips. "Alexa, put on my 'two to tango' playlist," he ordered before tossing his phone on the counter. In response, the bluetooth speakers in his house came to life, filling the room with bouncy jazz music that would suit both fast and slow dancing. Having done that, Hellek took Ashleigh by the hand and led her to an open area in his living room, surrounded by sofas that made a little dancefloor for them. "I'll start slow for now, but if you want to pick it up as we go along, feel free to let me know babe," he said smoothly, kicking off his boots as well, leaving them both in socks as they began to slowdance. He kept it respectful for now, lacing the fingers of one of his hands through hers, while the other sat on her waist, gripping it snugly but not too hard as they did a few simple moves. Two steps forward, two steps back, and a little turn every so often for some razzle dazzle.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 08:27 PM
She watched him use Alexa to turn the music on, smiling a bit. The mood was certainly changing, she felt the tension between them. That and just the pure romance brewing. He led her to his living room, smiling and observing said room. Before she could really gather her thoughts, he had pulled her in. God, he called her babe again. She smiled after a small lip bite, following his lead. Slower dances weren't her forte, but she was doing her best. Her eyes occasionally dipping down at their feet to ensure she wouldn't step on him. Even though it would be funny to her. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 08:32 PM
Hellek was a happy dog indeed. He had a beautiful woman in his arms, dancing in his place, she was biting her lip, and they had food to look forward to. What more could a man want? "You seem a little worried. Don't be tense darling, I won't bite if you step on my toes....unless you want me to," he said with a smirk, not even hiding his flirty side anymore. "If you want to get closer and move a little faster, just say the word. I'll have you feeling like you're flying in no time. All you have to do is enjoy yourself. I know I am," he said, leaning in towards her left ear, close enough that his lips brushed against the lobe. He didn't kiss her just yet, but he was setting the stage for more later on. For now he would tease her so by the time the timer on the food interrupted them she'd be all hot and bothered and in need of a break. (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 08:38 PM
Ashleigh began to get flustered, it was clear. She had to match his level, there was no way she was going to let him have the upper hand. "Oh yeah? Let's pick it up then." She smirked once more, leaning close to just brush past him, torturing him in the same fashion. "You'll need to keep up, dog~" Ashleigh murmured, ensuring her lips just touched his ear, smiling. When she pulled back, she started to lead and dance faster, using the same steps as before. Allowing him to change it up, she would follow. But she swayed more, feeling more confident in the increased tempo. But her mind was even faster, it took so much to not skip some steps and just do it. @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 08:44 PM
The music would begin to speed up, almost in response to the change in pace of the dancers. "Don't threaten me with a good time," Hellek replied, a part of him aching as soon as her lips brushed his ear the same way he had done. She was a hell of a partner, and a rival. That was one of the things he'd become hooked on ever since he'd first read her file. And through their interactions it had only grown. But he kept his composure for now, even though every fiber of him wanted to start getting more risque. He lead as she followed, stepping perfectly in rhythm with her, letting his whole arm wrap around her waist and not just his hand while the other kept interlaced with hers as they danced. Their movements became more latin. More fluid and smooth, and definitely more involved. "And here I was thinking you were a bit stiff. Those hips don't lie, and I'll believe anything they say," Hellek spoke, his eyes locked on her face while occasionally slipping away to look at her body or her tattoos. She really was a work of art, and he had no problem admiring her.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 08:49 PM
Ashleigh certainly improved in her dancing as the music became faster. What caught her off guard is that his arm slinked around her, causing her to be a bit closer. She knew this man could be risky to get involved with, but...so many things just told her it could be okay. Right? She followed his lead, he was doing amazingly for what her expectations were of him. Her experience of dance popped in, and it was like she was professional almost. Hellek complimented and flirted once more, making her smile in a way she couldn't contain. Ashleigh was ecstatic at this point, everything was so perfect! His eyes slipping away here and there to admire her, she took it upon herself to do the same. His eyes...his lips....his arms, body...lips...tattoos...eyes...and lips. She couldn't help it... @Livewire
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Livewire 19-Nov-21 09:00 PM
The dancing got faster and the air got hotter, but Hellek had never felt so good before. He had danced with beautiful women yes but mostly it was part of being undercover. The women he danced with were the same ones he arrested later. He was able to ignore their curses on his name and tears because he was just doing his job. But as he danced with Ashleigh, he could never imagine doing that to her. But would she be able to trust him? Would she think he was being genuine, or would she be paranoid? Would she be willing to give up her life for him? Maybe he was the one being played? What did she really want? All these questions swirled in his head but promptly disappeared as the pair danced and looked each other up and down. He liked that she was open about it like he was though. “What’s say we take it up a notch? You’re looking a little warm, so let’s take your fine ass for a dip,” he said seductively before acting. He moved his arm from her waist to her thigh, grabbing it and lifting it so only one of her feet was on the ground and her other leg was resting against the side of his body. He then pitched forward and stopped, suspending her in mid air with her back perfectly parallel to the ground. He leaned in so his lips were almost touching hers. A few warm breaths that smelled of citrus and alcohol would touch her face as he spoke. “Enjoying yourself?” he whispered seductively, teasing a kiss but not doing so just yet a she held her body close, her chest inches away from pressing against his.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 19-Nov-21 09:07 PM
Ashleigh couldn't stop admiring him. Her gave flushed as he dipped her, her leg up in his grip. One of her hands instinctively clutched onto his shoulder, but he had her. Her body tensed, her eyes wide in surprise. When he leaned in, she was sure it was the moment. Something she had been eager for the past few minutes at least. But it wasn't time, he was teasing her. Her eyes became half lidded, like she was in the middle of leaning in, to initiate such. But she didn't move, he was right there. She wanted to mess with him once more. Her lips curled into a mischievous smile, that hand that was holding onto him slinked down his shoulder, around to cup his cheek. He was warm, resisiting wanting to rub his cheek with her thumb. She just held it, speaking to him. "Je m'éclate. Mais je pense que tu as quelque chose à moi." @Livewire
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Livewire 20-Nov-21 07:41 AM
A part of Hellek wanted to just melt into her warm grasp and just kiss her already. Everything felt right. The music, the dancing, the teasing they had been doing all night. It would be perfect. Just then the timer for the oven went off and while Hellek was a bit annoyed at his plan, he was thankful he was saved by the bell. The teasing would be able to continue. “Well if I have something of yours, feel free to go ahead and take it. But for now, let’s get to the food before it gets cold.” With that he gently pulled her back so she was standing upright, the two of them so close together. He was about to let go but then he decided to give in a little bit, leaning in and giving her a warm kiss on the cheek. A little appetizer for later. Her skin was so soft and warm he wanted to keep doing it. He was really feeling hot under the collar, but he held the dog back as he pulled away and walked back towards the kitchen.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 20-Nov-21 07:57 AM
Ashleigh secretly was annoyed herself as she heard the timer. She looked up at him, the hesitation was there. She could tell. As he pulled her up, she couldn't help but feel warm again herself. They were so close, it was such a good time to do what she claimed he had. But he went ahead and gave her a taste, his lips pressed against her cheek. Ashleigh blushed heavily, when he pulled away her hand covered her mouth. Hoping he wouldn't turn around and see that she melted from that alone. When she pulled herself together, Ashleigh ran a hand through her hair and walked to the kitchen. Her heart started to race, and she gulped to compose herself further. Making her way to what she had prepared, she started to make their bowls with the base ingredients. The meat, cheese and chips. @Livewire
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Livewire 20-Nov-21 02:59 PM
The open-concept style of the kitchen/living room meant that it was a short walk from one area into the next. You could see one from the other, so Hellek was able to see Ashleigh following behind him playing with her hair. She already looked flustered. Good. That made what came after this easier. But before they had fun, they would need to share a little conversation over dinner. And that's what had the man a bit nervous himself. "Smells great Ash," he said, getting them a pair of glasses while she made their bowls. "I'm not even gonna ask how you knew I liked taco salad. But I will ask you what you want to drink: fresh juice? Soda? Something alcoholic? Or just straight ice water?"
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 20-Nov-21 03:15 PM
Ashleigh fixed up the bowls and slid one over to him with a smile. When he offered a drink, she hummed in thought. "Uhhh...alcohol and ice water, please." After speaking she started to fix up her bowl with some additions. Even adding in some salsa afterward. Mainly trying to keep herself distracted from just moments ago. @Livewire
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Livewire 20-Nov-21 03:32 PM
"Sounds good. Make sure to douse mine in hot sauce by the way. I like my food the way I like my women," he teased, pouring Ashleigh a glass of ice water, and then a separate glass of red wine. He also poured a glass of water and red wine for himself, taking all four drinks to the rectangular wooden table, putting her drinks on one side and his on the other along the length of it. That way they weren't on opposite sides of it, leaving her in reach of him. "Need any help?" he asked as he walked back over to her, stopping right next to her and eyeing the bowls of food.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 20-Nov-21 03:34 PM
Ashleigh shook her head with a soft laugh, smiling some. She fixed up his bowl and added in the hot sauce, quite a decent amount. His flirting certainly was getting to her now, making her smile and crumble her hard persona. When he came back she had just finished up prepping their bowls, picking up his bowl and handing it to him. "Nope, here you go." @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 05:03 AM
Hellek took the bowl with a slight bow of his head to show his thanks, and then walked over to his seat. He didn’t sit though. Not until Ash was in hers. “Brownies are out of the oven and just cooling now. By the time we’re done eating they should be ready. In the meantime I wanted to talk to you about some things. If you don’t mind.” He spoke straightly and calmly, but internally he was on fire. Hopefully this went well.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 05:52 AM
Ashleigh furrowed her eyebrows as he spoke, picking up her bowl. What could he talk to her about? She went ahead and moved to sit down. "Yeah yeah, no that's fine. What's going on? Got a lead on something now?" She sipped her wine and took a bite from her food. She was nervous. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 06:10 AM
Normally Hellek wasn’t the type to need alcohol to embolden himself. But on this occasion he did take a swig of ‘liquid courage’ before he began speaking, making sure to look her in the eye. “Before when we were dancing and I said this place is yours….I wasn’t just flirting. If it wasn’t obvious, I like being around you. And I think the feeling is mutual. We gel pretty well, but it’s going to take some changes for a cop and a criminal to get together. I’m open if you are.” Once he finished he took another sip of wine and started digging into his food, finding comfort in the warm taco salad as he waited for an answer.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 06:13 AM
Ashleigh almost choked on her food. After all the messing around, playful flirting, that dance...she kept thinking maybe it was just her. That she was just imagining things. But he...wanted to try it? Them being together? She took a sip from her wine again, clearing her throat. She wasn't good with real emotions like this, at all. She was flustered, and nervous. That he could tell. "I-I uh...um, I'd like to." She murmured quietly and quickly, before digging into her own food. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 07:41 AM
Hellek had to force himself to hold back his smile and laughter at her response. She was definitely too cute for an infamous criminal. He was glad she was willing to give it a shot too. “Great. So now we’re going to need to talk details. Obviously my job wouldn’t let me, and I don’t think yours would either. So we’d need to make some changes. Now I’m not saying you become a goody goody or I become a criminal. But maybe we can find a middle ground. Think vigilantes. We do good but we play by our own rules. Steal from other thieves and look after people who need it. What do you think babe? Is that something you could get behind?”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 07:44 AM
She looked up to Hellek in surprise, furrowing her gaze once more. Was he really willing to just give up his job just to try this? "No, no. I can't ask you to just...drop your job just so you can date me. I'm not going to let that happen." Ashleigh looked up at him with some seriousness in her gaze. The last thing she wanted was for him to become a stray. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 09:26 AM
Hellek smiled warmly at her refusal. "I appreciate the care, but I don't mind it lady. I wouldn't say no to early retirement. I have plenty of ways to make sure we're not living on the streets." He took another bite of his taco salad and sipped his water. "You could always become a cop too if you want. Maybe work as an undercover Op. I could get you a spot if you want. And I'll make sure no one looks at you funny if you do. You'd be safe. Promise."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 09:31 AM
She sighed under her breath and rubbed her forehead. Then running that hand through her hair, her brows furrowed. On one hand it could work, on the other, she could seriously be in danger. "I...would, but those guys I'm under? They'll try to kill me. How am I going to be safe from that?" @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 09:41 AM
Hellek nodded, swirling the wine in his glass while looking at her, his mind running at a hundred miles an hour. "Which is why you'd be under witness protection for a while. We can get you a new name, new id, everything you could need while we bust them. Based on the leads I have, the info from the tattoo guy, and anything else you can tell me we could run a mission on the supposed leader's home very soon. If we bring him in the whole organization will come crashing down. They won't be able to hurt you or anyone else." Hellek paused, his face taking on a softer, calmer look as he spoke again. "I know this is a lot, and that you might be scared. But I promise I won't let anything happen to you. If you want, I could arrange for you to stay at a safehouse in a different country. Just say the word."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 09:47 AM
Ashleigh rubbed her face some. It was clear she was getting worried and thinking a lot. She hadn't touched her food since that one bite. "Hellek I...how are we supposed to work if I'm in a different country? If we really wanted to try this?" She sniffled, growing more worried now about those she called family. Would this be considered betraying them? Would she be a traitor? Ashleigh hung her head some and wiped her face, sniffling again. "I am scared..." She weakly confirmed to him. Being vulnerable wasn't...common, for her. And there she was, crumbling and letting more of her natural self shine through. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 09:57 AM
Over the years Hellek had learned to dull his emotions. To not be affected by tears or things like that. But when he heard the quiver in Ashleigh's voice and her sniffling, he felt a pang in his heart. He felt especially bad when she wiped her eyes, and he reacted immediately. Without a word he got up, pushing his food and drinks to beside her before walking over and sitting down next to her in another chair. "Hey, look at me," he ordered softly, cupping her face with both hands and gently moving her face so she was looking right into his eyes. While they were normally stormy grey, now they seemed....calm. Like clouds after the rain had finished falling. "I know you're scared. I get it. You don't have to work until the Ravens are gone. That's why I suggested staying at the safehouse. You would be protected until you could come back and live here comfortably. You don't have to work right away. But if you did we could set you up with something easy. Files or something." He paused for a moment, swallowing the lump slowly forming in his throat before speaking again. "I want to help you Ash. I know it's hard leaving all that behind. But I hope you trust me when I say no one will hurt you. You don't need to keep running anymore. If you want to stop....I'm here."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 10:05 AM
Ashleigh looked into his eyes, hers were watery and seemingly lost. She easily looked into his eyes though, nothing bothered her doing that. She didn't want to be in another country though, far from him. Especially with his proposal... When he finished speaking, she scooted forward and tightly pulled him into a hug. She didn't say anything for once, and this approach was...new. But she needed it, her face buried down into his shoulder, sniffling more. "I dunno what to do.." @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 10:14 AM
Hellek stayed quiet as the woman buried her face into him, wrapping his arms around her as well. The warmth from his body would transfer to hers, making the man's embrace snug and secure feeling. After about a minute of silence, Hellek would speak again. "You don't have to make a decision right away then. Take your time. You can stay here as long as you want while I work this case. Even the underworld knows not to come near this place. Bulletproof windows, hidden security system, and a bunch of neighbours who are also black-operatives armed to the teeth. There ain't a damn thing they can do to you here Ash." His words were soothing and confident and fiercely protective. Just like the man himself.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 10:44 AM
"Okay...can I stay here? I just need to grab things but...being in a different country scares me itself." She murmured, eventually pulling away. She fixed herself and ran a hand through her hair once more, taking a deep breath. "Yeah...I'm sorry I did that. Breaking down and shit." @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 11:29 AM
Hellek nodded at her request. “Of course you can. Didn’t I say this was your house? Idiota….” he teased gently as she pulled away. He shook his head at her apology though, turning his chair to face her body fully. “Don’t apologize for that. You’re human, shit like that is gonna happen. And there’s gonna be a lot of that now that we’re a thing.” As he said that, Hellek put a hand on her thigh and warmly squeezed it again, grinning at her. “Now, how about we finish eating and then enjoy a movie or something? The couch is pretty nice for cuddling you know.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 11:56 AM
Ashleigh laughed weakly and smiled up at him. "You're the idiot." She returned playfully at him. When he consoled her and he put his hand on her thigh. "You're sweet, you dog." Ashleigh grinned and sighed some, leaning forward to return a kiss on his cheek. "Food sounds good. I don't want it to get cold, I worked hard on this you know." Ashleigh teased, smiling. "Cuddling sounds amazing, though. I...thank you, Hellek. Really. I know things have been crazy the past months. With our encounters and stuff. It's been very exciting. I...yeah." She blushed weakly, looking away from him. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 12:34 PM
"Well naturally. It's part of my charm sweetheart," Hellek admitted with a laugh. "Dogs are man's best friend for a reason. And I hear they're pretty good with women too," he teased. The kiss on his cheek warmed his face up, making him feel butterflies for the first time in years. Who would have thought that a notorious criminal and a notorious cop would get all soft and gooey around eachother like this? Life is funny that way. "No need to thank me babe. And I agree. It's been fun chasing your ass around town. But now that you're mine I'm happy to guard it too. Gotta take care of my girl now don't I? Now let's stop the mushy stuff and finish eating. We can get all cuddly later," he said, moving away a bit and turning back towards the food, his appetite renewed.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 12:53 PM
Ashleigh smiled and nodded in agreement, eating up her food. She took her time and enjoyed it, drinking her wine and water. It was good, happy she made this choice. When she was done, she got up and took care of her dishes, taking his if he was done too. She then maneuvered to the brownies, grabbing a knife to cut them and take a piece. She was excited for these, immediately taking a bite as she leaned against the counter. "Tu es celui qui m'a rendu mou. Soyez prévenu, je suis une petite amie assez géniale. Je vote que notre premier rendez-vous sera soit romantique, soit dur à cuire. Qu'en pensez-vous, dîner ou tatouages?" @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 05:09 PM
Hellek finished his meal shortly after her, but before he could take his plates to the sink Ash did it for him. The move took him by surprise, but this time he didn’t argue. Rather he just got up and helped with whatever else was left, and then washed his hands in the sink. While he cleaned up the woman’s French had him chuckling and feeling all kinds of flattered. “Once again, guilty as charged. But I’m sure you enjoy it too. I’d be willing to agree, you seem like quite the woman. I don’t pick my partners lightly. You’re the first one in years who I’ve actually seriously considered changing everything for. The first was when I was still a pimply, awkward teenager. Safe to say, times have changed. And as for a second date, why not both? I’d be happy to get something special inked on me for you. And then we can paint this town red. But let’s focus on now. I’ve got my eye on something sweet I can’t wait to get a taste of.” He walked over towards her with a seductive smirk, putting his hands on the counter on either side of her, trapping her between his arms and his body, lips only a a few inches from hers. “I hope it’s not as hot as it looks, but I’d be willing to burn my tongue for a taste,” he whispered, clearly not speaking about the brownies….
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 05:23 PM
Ashleigh smiled as he spoke, finishing up putting things away. "That's cute...I'm surprised you feel that deeply already though too. I...can say that I feel somewhere in the same vein. It's hard for me to express, but...I do look forward to this. As for the tattoos, it's not like they have to be matching or anything. Just getting inked together, you know? I'm craving a new piece, something small though." But she soon found herself trapped against the counter, brownie in hand with a crumb or two on the corner of her mouth. His flirting caught her off guard, it was so sudden and forward. She set the brownie down on the counter, her hands moving to rest atop his shoulders. A soft whisper of a phrase exited her mouth shortly after. "Goûtez-moi, alors." @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 05:33 PM
And at her invitation, the man did just that. In a flash he wrapped both of his arms around Ashleigh’s waist and leaned in for a passionate kiss, pressing his warm lips against hers and tilting his head to deepen it. The spice from the hot sauce still sat on his and intermingled with the sweetness on hers. But he wanted more. As they made out, his tongue would enter her mouth, exploring the warm cavern and finding hers as well.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 05:37 PM
Her face reddened deeply at this, but she didn't mind at all. Her arms wrapped around him as they brought each other against their bodies. Their lips met, tasting the spice from his food, while the sweetness of her brownie lingered on her own. Her eyes closed shut, letting him take the lead as they finally mingled. Upon him deepening said kiss, her hands started to wander and rest on his back, under his own arms. Her hands pressing into his back, making his body meet hers even more. Her face was getting warm, and her body too. It was a heated first kiss, and she didn't have any complaints. @Livewire
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Livewire 21-Nov-21 05:41 PM
The moment was everything Hellek had imagined and more. Nothing else seemed to matter or exist. The world could have stopped spinning for all he knew. He lost track of time, nor did he really care how much they spent. All he cared about was enjoying the woman in his arms. After kissing for several seconds like that, Hellek lifted Ashleigh off the ground and sat her down on top of the counter, not breaking the kiss for even a moment. He then grasped both of her thighs which were on either side of his torso and pulled her in so his abdomen and chest were pressing against hers. Even through their clothes he could feel her curves pressing against his body, their warmth combining and heating them both up. It was perfect.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Nov-21 05:48 PM
Ashleigh shifted her arms so that they could rest atop his shoulders again, once she sat on the counter. He grasped her thighs, which made her blush more and smirk between their kiss. Nothing currently mattered, except for him and this kiss. Would they even make it to the couch for their movie? Who knows. Ash eventually took a moment to break the kiss, catching her breath before going back in. She playfully nipped his lower lip before she resumed what they were at before, letting their tongues meet and mess with each other. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 02:44 AM
Hellek knew he would have to come up for air at some point. That was just common biology. Even though he was breathing through his nose he would need a reprieve. Still, when the kiss broke for a few moments he felt antsy. He wanted to resume immediately. Thankfully Ashleigh did just that. The feeling of her biting his lower lip drove him crazy, causing him to let go of one of her thighs and press a warm hand against her back pushing them closer together. After who knows how long, Hellek pulled away, panting a bit but with a wide smile on his face. “This is fun…but I think it’ll be better on the couch with brownies and something playing in the background just in case anyone nosy is listening. Grab the tray. I got you.” As soon as she would pick up the tray of brownies, Hellek picked up Ashleigh in his arms and carried her to the couch, dotting kisses all over her neck, at a few points even playfully grazing her skin with his teeth before sitting down on the sofa with her on his lap.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 05:17 AM
Ashleigh let out a tiny exclaim once he brought them closer. Their kiss was heated. Passionate. Like they've been wanting to do this for...ages. At least, she felt that way. When he broke free, her eyes opened and she saw him smiling, catching his breath. She smiled in return, catching her own breath and briefly running a hand through her hair. He instructed her to get the tray of brownies, which surely had cooled off enough at this point. She leaned over to do just that, then finding herself in his arms. Ashleigh blushed at this, while he gave her neck plenty of attention. Where things were to go, she had no idea. She didn't want to rush things but...wherever the night took them, really. Once they were settled on the couch she set the tray of brownies where they could access them easily. She cleared her throat with a smile and looked up at him. "So...ah...what movie should we put on?" @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 12:37 PM
Once they were seated on the couch, Hellek gently pulled out of the kiss and took Ashleigh off his lap so she was sitting beside him. He kicked his feet up on the long “L shaped” sofa, his back pressed up against the corner comfortably. He took a second to grab a brownie slice for himself while he replied. “Anything you want sweetheart. What you in the mood for? Action? Adventure? Rom com?” The last one he said a bit teasingly but he was up for it. The man secretly liked some of those movies. He handed her the remote as he ate the brownie in his right hand while he wrapped his left arm around her shoulders, gently pulling her down so she way laying down with her feet up next to him, the brownie tray in between them.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 12:42 PM
She smiled as they got comfortable on the sofa, taking a brownie in her own hand once more. Completely forgetting about the half eaten one back in the kitchen. As he handed her the remote she pulled up Netflix, if he didn't have an account she would sign into hers. "How about some comedy?" She asked, scrolling through some titles, waiting for his answer. Leaning her head on his shoulder as he pulled her into him. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 02:07 PM
If he was being honest, Hellek wasn't really paying attention to what Ash was going to put on for them to watch. He was focused on cuddling up to her and eating brownies. "Sounds good to me babe. Put on whatever you want to watch. I'll try and pay attention to the screen too," he said warmly, planting a couple more kisses on her cheek and neck. He couldn't tell what he liked more: the brownies, or Ashleigh. Ah who was he kidding? This woman was unmatched. Even by some damn good brownies.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 02:18 PM
Ashleigh blushed again at the sound of her being called babe. She wasn't going to get used to that anytime soon. Especially since it was coming from him. Feeling his kisses on her cheek and neck, Ash let out a tiny giggle and got comfortable, watching the movie. "I hope you pay attention. It's a pretty funny movie." She teased, playfully sticking her tongue out at him. "Tu sais, tu embrasses plutôt bien. Juste pour que tu saches." She murmured playfully, taking a bite out of her brownie. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 02:30 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes playfully. "No promises darling. You're pretty distracting, especially when you're blushing and giggling like that." For good measure he buried his face into her neck, giving her an especially loud kiss and suck on the neck, so that when he pulled away a faint red mark was left behind. "Merci beaucoup. J'ai l'intention de le faire beaucoup. Juste pour que tu saches," he replied, his voice noticeably warmer and a bit deeper while he finished off the last of the brownie in his hand, pulling her over to him a bit closer.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 02:41 PM
Ashleigh grinned and smiled wider, leaning in a way so that her neck was more accessible once he kissed her neck. Not aware of the tiny mark, while the sound resonated in her mind. "I sure hope you do. I enjoy this new, cuddly and soft side of this hound." She smirked, snuggling against him as he pulled her in. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 03:08 PM
"I'm many things babe, but a liar isn't one of them. And besides, this is because of you. You called me puppy. And as far as dogs go, this hound is a lap dog," he said with a mischievous grin, looking at her in the eyes before turning to her more exposed neck. He raised a playful eyebrow at the sight of the gesture. "Ouu, looks like you're really enjoying it too eh? Almost like you don't want me to watch the movie at all....."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 03:14 PM
"Didn't you say that the movie was basically going to act as background noise? Something along the lines of...nosy neighbors?" Ashleigh playfully noted, sitting up so that she could move the pan of brownies out of the way. She then turned and made a bold move, something she couldn't resist doing. Her memory reminded her of that heated kisses just a short while ago, and she wanted more. Ash pivoted to sit on his lap, straddling him as she leaned down, her face tauntingly inches from his. "What are you implying, that you'll do that'll make so much noise, Hellek?" @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 03:39 PM
Hellek hadn't let his guard down in so long that it absolutely took him by surprise when Ash suddenly began straddling him, her face so close he could feel her warm breath. She smelled of chocolate, but somehow was even more intoxicating. For a few moments the man just looked at her silent and with wide eyes taking int he beauty on top of him. After a few seconds his brain came back on and his wide eyes and open mouth were replaced by a teasing smirk. "Well now that you mention it, I can think of a lot of things I'd like to do to you that might make a lot of noise. Depends on if you're a loud girl..." he teased in a low, seductive voice. Slowly he placed his hands on her hips, caressing her curves through her jeans. "And it depends on close you want to get. At the moment the only thing that's separating us are a few layers of clothes. And with you on top, the dirty dog in me is getting very excited," he whispered, leaning in towards her ear, nipping at her over and over. (edited)
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 03:45 PM
Ashleigh smirked in response, seeing him admire her. She was a bold girl, but this was on a different level. His eyes trailing over her before he regained his thoughts amused her. She accomplished exactly what she wanted, and now he had taken the next step. When Hellek's low, deep, seductive voice came through, it almost melted her. It was his voice, yes...but just dripping in seduction and lust to her. It turned her on, while his hands traveled onto her hips, she pushed her hair out of his way to allow him to nip on her ear. It was hot, and she was getting bothered. Her own sexy voice stepped in, closing her eyes as she relished in the sensation he provided. "I want to be as close as possible...anywhere in this home." @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 04:04 PM
The man had met his match, in more than one sense of the word. She was just as seductive and tempting as he was, maybe moreso. He let out some small grunts and groans as he trailed kisses down from her ear to the center of her neck. With one hand he pressed a few buttons on the remote to make the volume of the comedy Ash had put on louder, before immediately tossing it and forgetting all about it. They'd watch it some other time. "We have every room to enjoy....the shower, the steamroom, the living room, the gym, the kitchen, and of course the bedroom. I'm happy to enjoy every inch of you in every inch of this place. We'll go to the bedroom later....so why don't we start here. The movie will drown out the noise best here. We'll watch it another time. For now...." Hellek paused pulling away from Ashleigh and slipping out from under her , pushing her gently into the corner of the sofa as he stared at her lustfully. "...let's get you more comfortable, shall we?" With that his hands found their way to the bottom of her crop top and starting teasingly tugging it up, exposing more and more of her skin with each move. He was eager to see what awaited him underneath. All the while, he sucked on the center of her neck, leaving more and more hickeys on her skin.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 04:12 PM
She grinned at him as he vocalized during his kisses. It felt so nice, and even nicer to hear. She couldn't ignore the warmth that grew hotter between her legs, causing her entire body to warm up. Ash heard the movie getting louder, making her smirk. It gave her some more room to be...expressive, if need be. She felt him turn them onto the couch, their positions flipped as she rested against the corner of the couch. It made her grin wider, closing her eyes and letting her head hang back a tad. Allowing him to access the middle of her neck far better. Ashleigh could start to feel what he was doing, those kisses becoming hickeys, a lasting impression on her skin for days to come. She would let him undress her as he saw fit, her own hands reaching up above herself so he could pull off the crop top in a swift motion. Her bra was revealed underneath, a plain simple white Tshirt bra. But she somehow made it look sexy, maybe it was the contrast with her hair and complimented her skin. Who knew, but it fit her nicely. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 04:44 PM
Within seconds, Ashleigh's crop top was removed and tossed to the side of the room, leaving Hellek to admire her body. Her white bra was simple but it looked oh so good on her. "Mmmm, simple and sexy. Now let's get you out of those jeans. They say that if the woman's bra and panties match, then the man is not the one who decided to have sex. Let's see if you were waiting for this," he said, shooting her a little wink before leaning against her body and planting several quick kisses on her lips while his hands undid the button on her jeans and slowly began pulling them off.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 04:54 PM
Ashleigh blushed and lightly giggled once her body was revealed. She then chuckled shortly again, when he spoke and started to undress her lower half. It was something that would be revealed very soon, kissing him back over and over. And well, it seemed like she hadn't planned this at all. Her underwear looked comfortable yet sexy in its own way, a boyshort cut with lace along the edges, all soft to the touch. Colored a deep maroon shade, she bit her lip nervously once it was revealed. "Well...there's your answer." @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 05:21 PM
Hellek couldn’t take his eyes off the woman’s body, the little that her clothes left to the imagination making his mind run like mad. “Well well well, looks like tonight wasn’t planned to go this way. I’m flattered,” he cooed. “You’ve been very fun to chase these last few months, and now since you’ve gotten all warm and cozy around me I think it’s time I return the favour.” With that Hellek backed up and pulled his shirt over his head, exposing his ripped upper body. He tossed the shirt to the side and let her get a good king look before doing the same with his jeans, leaving him in just a pair of black boxers with a noticeable bulge in them. “Like what you see?” he asked while he placed his hands on her thighs, gently spreading them apart as he pressed his body on hers while he made out with her, his pelvis also pressed against hers as the tension in the air got thicker.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 05:25 PM
Ashleigh blushed and smiled up at him. "Don't worry. If you want me to wear something specific in the future, just tell me~" She smirked, watching him undress before her. It was...hypnotizing. She couldn't stop looking over him, admiring his tattoos, his build, his...lower region. She had hoped he wasn't as gifted as she was expecting seeing this...but on the other hand. She does, most certainly, want to know. As he spread her legs apart, Ashleigh felt a shyness creep up within her. An unplanned...interaction means not much preparing, and it had been a few days since she shaved. She happily made out with him, hoping that it was dim enough in the living room for her insecurity to not be noticeable. @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 05:34 PM
Hellek meanwhile did not give a single damn. Ashleigh’s supposed imperfections weren’t even noticeable to him as they made out. Eventually he did pull away, breathing a little harder and hotter while gazing at the woman in front of him. “Don’t tempt me darling. Besides you already look amazing. Just know if I ever see you in thigh highs and a skirt, there won’t be nearly as much foreplay,” he teased, cupping her face with one hand. “But before we go any further tell me now: do you really want to do this? We can pull back, watch what’s left of this movie, and sleep easy tonight. Save all of this for another time. If you are ready though, I have birth control so we can enjoy ourselves all night long if we want. So what will it be? Romantic movie night? Or am I going to make you scream?”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 22-Nov-21 05:37 PM
Ashleigh laughed faintly and nodded. "I certainly have those things. I'll save them for another time." She smirked, leaning her head into his hand. It was hard to decide, that was evident on her face. She wanted him so badly, and they were already practically undressed. And the though would haunt her, him looming over her with just his boxers...wondering what would happen. "I...would love to choose both, honestly. But I really...really...ache. And I really, really want you, Hellek." She murmured, placing a hand atop his as he held her face. "If you're prepared, I'm game." @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Nov-21 05:43 PM
Hellek had been fully prepared to stop if Ash had asked him to. It would have required him taking a shower to cool off but he was willing. Despite both of them being practically naked he truly cared about her. So he was glad when she said she was ready. With a grin her savoured her hand on his face before replying. “Good to hear. I’ve already taken something myself so you don’t have to worry. All you need to do is enjoy yourself. The TV is loud so you better not hold back. I’m not going to take it easy on you,” he said devilishly before moving into action. In a few expert moves, Hellek tossed off his boxers, along with Ash’s bra and panties, leaving the two fully naked. He stared at her beautiful body, making his way down in between her legs. With his hands on her legs he spread them apart, leaving her vulva in full view. While keeping eye contact he leaned in and gave her clit a kiss and a few teasing flicks with his tongue, before starting to eat her out faster, the air getting filled with the sounds of licking and kissing and sucking.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 09:36 AM
Ashleigh blushed wildly as he stated he wasn't going easy on her. Enough foreplay had been done where she was fully prepared, that he could see. When he went down on her she was surprised, not a lot of men started things off down there. She smiled and hung her head back, breaking their eye contact. Her breathing picked up pace as he ate her out. Moans began to slip out of her, while she bit her lip. Part of her still wanted to contain herself, but it felt far too good. @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 02:17 PM
Hellek continued to eat her out, encouraged by the noises that Ash was making while he pleasured her. He gradually sped up his attack, licking and sucking and kissing her warm slit with more vigour. After a good few minutes, he pulled back and moved back up to her face, pressing his chest against hers as he cupped her face with a hand and kissed her, while the other found its way to one of her breasts, lightly squeezing it and paying special attention to her nipple, pinching and rolling it between his thumb and index finger. "How do you like it," Hellek asked in a low voice. "Speak up now, or you're getting dealer's choice," he said, moving his face down to her other breast and began sucking on it.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 02:26 PM
Ashleigh whimpered while he continued to eat her out. Her moans slipped away into whines and her squirming, panting a bit harder. She watched him come up, kissing him back. She could taste herself on his mouth, blushing heavily at this. It wasn't...bad. Ash squirmed once more while he tended to her breast during their kiss. It felt great to her. When he spoke to her, she took in a deep breath and relaxed some more. "I...really like it." She smiled, a hand rested on top of his head, beginning to massage his scalp. @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 02:41 PM
At her praise, Hellek smiled, pulling away from her chest and grinning at her. "Good," was all he said before continuing with his attack. Since Ash seemed to like the slow and sensual stuff, Hellek decided to continue in that same style. Slowly, he pulled away and turned her around so her breasts hung over the back of the couch, her ass staring right at him while she was on her knees. He gave her ass a firm spank before rubbing the slight stinging pain away, leaning over her body and wrapping his free hand around her neck, gently pulling her head back, arching her spine as well while he kissed her cheek. As he did that, his shaft rubbed against her back and lower spine, the ten inch shaft warm and firm.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 02:53 PM
Ashleigh blushed even harder, letting out a soft exclaim as he spanked her. "Ah!" She smiled after, letting him move her around as he pleased. Once he got her situated, she realized what she felt on her back. Holy shit...he felt big. Ash wondered if she could take that, if and when they got to that point. For now, his hand was around her neck, feeling his kiss on her cheek with a grin. "Mmmh..~ Hot.." She murmured, smirking while being in said position. @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 03:04 PM
Hellek grinned to himself at Ashleigh's reactions, both verbal and nonverbal. He kissed her on the cheek again, and then started trailing a mix of kisses and bite marks down her spine, eventually ending at her ass. He kissed her left cheek, and then bit the right. Her shapely rear already had a trio of marks: a pair of teeth, a hand, and a pair of lips. All marks to show that she was the Hound's territory. "You've been such a bad girl, making me chase you for months. I think I'm going to have to punish you..." he said in a rumbling, seductive voice. He ran a hand down her back, down her ass to her puckered hole. He had already tasted her pussy, and now he began thumbing her other tight hole. "I saw some of the shit you did to avoid me. You're pretty flexible...I'd love to see some of those moves again in bed," he teased, whispering into her ear.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 03:15 PM
Ashleigh blushed harder, closing her eyes. She grew nervous, this side of him she wasn't sure she was prepared for. But she still wanted to try. Ashleigh gasped weakly once his thumb entered her back end, her head hanging down as much as it could while her face grew red. Hearing his voice in her ear, her breathing got really heavy. "Ahh.." ...Was all she could muster. @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 04:38 PM
Hellek almost started feeling giddy at how ready Ashleigh seemed to be. He also gave himself a mental pat on the back for making her breath so hot and heavy already. He was glad he still had his touch when it mattered most. Making women he didn't care about weak in the knees was one thing. Making a woman he was serious about being with was a whole different story. Having decided he had teased her enough, Hellek repositioned himself so the tip of his shaft poked against Ash's vulva before parting it as he plunged his cock into her. He started off slow, going inch by inch until all ten were inside her and then he just held that position in case she needed time to get used to the massive member. In the meantime he let out some pleasurable groans at the sensation. "Holy shittttt you're tight," he hissed out, his hands running down from her breasts to her hips.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 04:46 PM
Ashleigh whimpered out as he pushed his length inside of her. It was a size she was never accustomed to, making her squirm and moan. If he let her, her head would hang and her hands clung to the couch. "Nnnh, fuck..~" She breathed out, once he was fully inside. She felt his hands trail down her body, making her skin tingle and shiver. "Mmf, Hellek...you're huge.~" She moaned out, her hips pushing back into him a tad. @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 05:11 PM
Hellek let her head hang while she slowly rocked back on his shaft, his own legs stiffening up a bit at how good it felt. He planted a couple more slow kisses down her spine as he began slowly thrusting in and out of her, giving her ass another spank for good measure. It was a good thing that the TV was still on. Things were only going to heat up.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 05:14 PM
Ashleigh let him push in and out of her, heavily breathing. It felt so good, after all that foreplay and preparation. She moaned, biting her lip more. Her hands gripped the couch harder, her body moving with him so his thrusts had more 'oomph' when he went in. "Nnh..I..I wanna ride you, Hellek.." @Livewire
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Livewire 23-Nov-21 05:18 PM
The man smirked at her request while she started bouncing against his cock harder, finding a good rhythm. "Well then don't ask. You're a former thief aren't you? Take what you want," he said in an inviting voice. For good measure, he pulled out and sat on the couch upright, his shaft standing at full attention, pulsing and slightly wet from being inside her. He watched her naked body eagerly, waiting for her to do what she wanted to him.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 23-Nov-21 05:31 PM
Ashleigh blushed and turned to face him. His words made her smirk, trying to retain her confident ego from before. Like she always is. But somehow, that was gone right now. She just wanted him however she could take him. Ash admired him as he sat upright, climbing into his lap. Ash immediately pushed his length within her, so when she settled in his lap he was fully inside. She moaned and clung onto his shoulder. "Fuck..~" @Livewire
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Livewire 24-Nov-21 02:49 PM
Hellek wrapped his arms around Ashleigh's hips and started thrusting into her harder with each passing second. After a few seconds, clapping noises began to be heard as the sex became more vigorous. While he thrusted into her, Hellek stared lovingly at Ashleigh's face, drinking in her expression. "You're so fucking sexy when you smirk like that," he said with a grin, his fingers running up her back and then gently running his nails down her spine, aiming for her nerves to send a tingling sensation through her. His study of anatomy didn't just help him with his police work.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 24-Nov-21 05:09 PM
Ashleigh blushed wildly, feeling him thrust into her body. It felt so good with him doing just that, power bottoming her. She leaned over and cupped his face with one hand, while the other steadied herself on the couch behind him. She brought him in for a deep kiss that would last several minutes. After that had ended, she broke the kiss and whined out a soft moan, his nails from earlier made her have goosebumps. Her voice was quiet and breathy. "Hellek...I'm close..." @Livewire
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Livewire 24-Nov-21 05:20 PM
A part of Hellek was disappointed to hear Ashleigh was close to her climax. He still had so many things he wanted to do to her. On the other hand this had been a helluva good night. They had danced, cooked together, flirted loads, made out, kissed, and were now having some great sex on his couch while a movie played to drown them out. The long kiss was the cherry on top of the cake. The man kissed her back enthusiastically, one hand coming up to rest on the back of her neck and gently pull her in closer while he railed her harder and harder. If she was about to finish she was going to get the most out of him. When the kiss finally broke and she moaned out, Hellek ran a thumb over her lip and then gently pushed it into her mouth, pressing down on her tongue before running his wet finger down her neck and between her cleavage in an incredibly sensual way. "Cum for me baby, and don't you dare hold back," he said in a breathy voice of his own, trying to get as much air into his lungs while he pounded her as hard as his body would let him, the sounds and smell of sex filling the room and drowning out the same tv that was supposed to be drowning them out. Ah well, the neighbours wouldn't mind. And if they did they wouldn't say anything.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 24-Nov-21 05:28 PM
Ashleigh blushed heavily as he trailed that thumb down her body. She felt the slight sensation, it was thrilling and sexy. She moaned and bit her lip, their sex being quite loud versus the TV, that became clear. But she didn't care anymore. After him pushing into her harder and harder, before she knew it she finally had her orgasm. Ashleigh crumbled in his hands, moaning and her upper half almost collapsing on him from pure pleasure. She panted heavily next to his ear, mixed with moans as her juices coated his length. @Livewire
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Livewire 24-Nov-21 05:37 PM
While Ashleigh finished, Hellek wasn’t quite finished yet. Though he wasn’t close behind. Feeling her juices run down his shaft and drip onto the couch made him get a burst of energy, pounding her a few more times just before he felt a familiar sensation coursing through his member. Her panting in his ear and moaning sent him careening over the edge. “Hnggg, FUCK,” he yelled as he bucked his hips up into her as his shaft erupted into her, pumping his load deep into her. He grabbed a handful of her ass and gripped it hard as his legs went stiff as boards while he came. After about five seconds, the feeling petered out, leaving the man feeling exhausted but satisfied. His back slumped against the couch, the man breathing hard with a happy look on his face. “Fucking hell….even better than I could have imagined. We’ll definitely be doing that again. A lot,” he said with a hoarse chuckle, hugging her wet tired body close to him and repeatedly kissing her shoulder slowly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 24-Nov-21 05:46 PM
Ashleigh rested her body on him as he hugged her to him. She smiled as she felt his warmth within her, his kisses dotting her shoulder. It was cute, she had to admit. "Mm...it was amazing." She kissed his neck in turn, giving him small nips and hickeys. "I wanna stay like this for a bit.." @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 01:48 PM
Hellek's chest rose and fell, filling and deflating with air at a smooth pace while Ashleigh sat on his lap, the two of them naked and tired but very happy. He pulled away from her shoulder and let her kiss him, hugging her body gently while she did so. "That can be arranged...we got all the time in the world mi amore," Hellek said. For as long as he could remember, he had been living life at a breakneck pace. Never slowing down to enjoy things. But he'd try to do it now.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Nov-21 03:04 PM
Ashleigh grinned and chuckled to herself. She snuggled into him, sighing happily. "Mm..I like how that sounds." After a short while of cuddling, she leaned up and looked down to him. He was so attractive, and she was so happy he was hers. Ash leaned down to kiss him briefly again, before speaking. "Mm...now what?" @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 03:27 PM
If this woman was expecting Hellek to get tired of kisses, she was going to be disappointed. He took the gesture without complaint or resistance, gently moving her off his shaft and higher on his lap. Hopefully she was more comfortable that way. "I was planning to carry you all romantic like to the bedroom. It's late. Tomorrow we can figure out what we do next, but after pounding you I am in no condition to be smart. Any objections? You want to still watch the movie, and actually watch it this time?" he asked teasingly, looking over and having exactly no clue what was going on. It did look funny though.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Nov-21 03:32 PM
Ashleigh sat comfortably in his lap once he moved her. She couldn't stop smiling, she felt like she could be with him all day and all night. If that was possible. Ash smiled at his answer, chuckling quietly. Glancing to the movie, she had no idea herself where it was at. But hey, it's worth restarting and cuddling him. "Yeah. I'll behave if you do." She smirked, giving his cheek a kiss. @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 04:13 PM
Hellek laughed at her taunt, kissing her back in return and grabbing the remote to restart the movie. "No promises, but I'll try."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Nov-21 04:33 PM
A few days had gone by after their night together. They had gotten through the movie, cuddled, and fell asleep in his room after. As the days went by, Hellek had returned to work, and Ashleigh stayed back at his home. She wasn't sure if she should continue her criminal ways now, it felt wrong. Especially after their conversation, and she had been thinking about it all since. But a day came where Ashleigh wanted to get out of the house, and walk around a bit. Get some fresh air. She saw no harm in it, it's not like she had intentionally pissed anyone off. She was just MIA. But little did she know, that was what exactly pissed The Raven's Wing crew off. As Ashleigh walked through the streets, she seemed at peace. Headphones on, dressed in a simple outfit. Boots, ripped jeans, a flannel with a leather jacket over it and hands in the pockets. She was minding her own, until she passed an alleyway. Ash was yanked into it by a pair of hands, headphones knocked off as she was pinned against the wall. It was him. Where the fock hav' ye been, Ash? Huh? You think ye can just walk away from ye job? Nah nah, not with us pretty little feather. You have shit to do, and you owe us some fockin' money while ye at it, yeah? Ashleigh sighed. Even through the dumb mask and hoodie, she knew who it was. A big dog in the organization, sent to find her and anyone else that "slacked off" after a few days. Or whenever they felt. "Can you relax? I took a few days off, it's not like I'm on a schedule." Oooooh but ye are. A time limit, actually... He muttered, flicking a pocket knife open and pointing it at her stomach, the tip barely touching her. Ye wouldn' want te lose yer pretty insides, now would ya?
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 05:01 PM
While Ashleigh had her hands full in an alley, nearby the Hellhound himself would be on patrol. These last few days have made him as obsessed as ever with ending the Ravens, and both the underworld and the police knew it. He had been working like a man possessed, scoping up members like the boogeyman, throwing them in jail and finding information. He was hunting them down one by one. It seemed that before they could even try to come after him, he was knocking on their door. To have a cop with his reputation breathing down their necks must have been a scary, strange feeling. The sounds of footsteps splashing on the wet sidewalk would signal the presence of the Hellhound himself. He was on patrols, having just returned from the precinct. He had thrown another Raven lackey behind bars, but not before scaring the ever-loving shit out of them. He'd also gotten permission to get a new set of wheels. With all the attention he'd be attracting, the police department figured he'd need something more...tank-like. "The Beast," they called it. Fitting. He was smiling as he walked, mind running like mad as he started coming close to the alleyway. He was geared up, but it was hidden under his dark leather jacket. His entire ensemble was blacked out, save for his golden yellow undershirt and sneakers.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Nov-21 05:07 PM
Ash was feeling like they were pressing her buttons at this point. It wasn't the first time she got into a fight with someone, may not be the last. Who knows. But she felt like she was about to fight this man to get away. "Get that thing away from me. I've done nothing wrong except relax for a few days, is that not allowed after doing something as crazy as what I did? Huh?" Don't think we don' know aboutcha little fling, feather. We know what ye doin. And it's fucked up. You needa pay. He growled, pressing the knife against her more. Any more and he would stab her, which made her react. Ashleigh started fighting, kneeing this guy in the stomach before kicking his hand, the knife flying down the alleyway. He stumbled back while she readied herself, but she didn't give him time to recover. She charged at him, kicking him into the other wall. From there she started landing punches, but he was able to sock her in the face with an elbow. You dumb whore! Yous gonna pay! @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 05:17 PM
The sound of a fight in an alley instantly made Hellek freeze and whip his head towards the sound of the commotion, the smile on his face meting away to a fierce expression. He hadn't been in earshot to hear Ashleigh's voice, but it didn't matter: he was going to rush in regardless. He wasn't the type to walk away and go 'it's not my problem.' If they weren't his at the start, he made them his problem. He bolted towards the alley and saw a man on top of a woman, prime to strike. He was angry enough at that. But that he recognized Ashleigh, and then everything went red. With a loud snarl he sprinted at full speed towards the man, leaping forward when he got close with a flying knee designed to take the man's head right off his shoulders.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Nov-21 05:23 PM
Ashleigh held her face, feeling warmth spill from her nose. She knew that feeling all too well, and she held her hand up to cover it. When her vision wasn't blurry anymore, she turned to see...him. Hellek had arrived. The man took a knee straight to the head. He fell back, like he was made of stone upon impact. What had happened...who knows. But that man was down. Ashleigh looked to Hellek in surprise. "Holy shit...what did you do? Are you okay?" ...Says the girl with a bloody nose and black eye. @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Nov-21 05:33 PM
The bastard fell like a heap of bricks the second Hellek's knee crashed into his temple, all of the hound's bodyweight and force behind the blow. It was a miracle the criminal wasn't out cold with a broken skull. But that would prove unlucky for him, because Hellek was not intent on stopping. Not by a longshot. He was known for sometimes getting very rough with criminals in the field, especially when fending off muggers or rapists. He despised vermin like them, attacking people in alleyways. But never before had he witnessed a loved one being attacked. That sent him over the edge. He glanced over just for a moment upon hearing Ash's voice, not really hearing her words. Her voice did calm him though. She sounded alright. However when he saw blood running from her nose, whatever small amount of him that was sane or merciful melted away. He didn't just feel rage now. He felt hatred for this lowlife. He whipped his head back to see the man trying to crawl away, but he wasn't having that. "WHERE DO YOU THINK YOUR FUCKING ASS IS GOING, HUH!?!?" he exclaimed, grabbing his ankle and dragging him back as he pounced on the man. The criminal tried to put his arms up in defense but he was so dazed it did nothing to protect him from the vicious blows Hellek started raining down on him. Hellek didn't speak, only snarling and grunting like a savage animal, pounding the man's face with punches and elbows. One well-placed strike to the bridge of their nose broke it, making the man scream and spew blood. But Hellek didn't stop. He kept pounding the man, seemingly intent on caving his face in.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 06:38 AM
Ashleigh's eyes widened in shock, seeing Hellek fill with rage. Hellek started to beat this man to a pulp, not even knowing who he was. Would she tell him everything? She wasn't sure. After a few moments of this, realizing he wasn't going to stop, she hurried over to Hellek. "Hey! Stop, stop it's fine! He's...he's gone, okay?" And she wasn't kidding, the man's face was shattered, and he wasn't responsive. Ashleigh put a hand on his back to try to stop him, without getting in his way. The other hand was still covering her nose, bloodied from her injury. "Hellek please. You've done your job.." She pleaded, that hand on his back trailing up to his shoulder to try to pull back on. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 01:44 PM
Hellek would have been perfectly content to pummel this man into dust, but Ashleigh’s voice and touch got through the red haze, calming him down. He eventually stopped hitting the man, slowly getting to his feet. His knuckles were bloody and numb. He looked at her, her face making his expression soften. He went silent for a few seconds but he nodded, the rage leaving his body. “You’re hurt. I’m taking you home and patching you up. Now. Come on,” he said, quickly grabbing her hand but gently holding it as he walked her out of the alley towards where his car was parked. “I’ll call someone in to pick up the dickhead. He’s still alive. They’ll take him to the hospital. That way he’ll be healed up for when I interrogate his ass.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 02:59 PM
"Hellek..-" She tried to protest but he whisked her away. Her hand near her face bloodied, both bruised and bloodied by the fight. She sighed and walked with him, feeling like a kid would when they were in trouble. "You know who that was? A higher up in the group." She looked to him, finally letting her hand leave her face. Nothing broken but....it was bad. The bleeding had lessened but there was a lot of it dried on her face. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 03:32 PM
Hellek could see the fear in Ashleigh's face as they walked to the car, opening the door and gently easing her into the passenger seat but not outright pushing her in. He had a hard expression, a mix of caring for her and hatred for the attacker. When she mentioned the man's affiliation he nodded firmly, showing not a drop of fear. "Good. When he wakes up I'll squeeze all the information I can out of him. He'll be an example: I want them to know I'm coming. No one messes with my city, and no one messes with you. Ever," he said firmly, his eyes locked on hers as he pulled his sleeve over his right hand and gently wiped some of the blood off her face. It was dried up by now, so he'd need to wait until they got to his place to do a proper clean up.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 04:15 PM
Ashleigh smiled weakly and sighed. She had hoped that this wouldn't come back to bite her in the ass. "Okay well...he knows that we're...at least something. And I don't want to get into more trouble, if they find out I was the one fighting him, I'll probably have worse then a knife at my stomach." She grumbled, somehow casually? It was alarming that this wasn't bothering her, like she was used to these types of situations. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 04:33 PM
Hellek said nothing for a few seconds, turning on the car and peeling out from the area it had been hidden away, the muscle car roaring to life and down the road. “I’ll make a note of that. I could threaten to blind him if he thinks about snitching. Maybe cut his tongue out. We’ll see,” he replied, a calm and cold tone. She had heard the warmth in his voice before, but he was known as the Hellhound for a reason. They messed with his woman. Now they’d know his wrath.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 04:36 PM
She worriedly watched him turn the car in and head out. She then leaned back in the seat and pulled her knees up to herself, sighing faintly. Hearing him be so calm and...well, cold, made her worry deep down. What was going to be done exactly? Would the Raven's Wing try to come after her? She didn't know. But she just listened to the roar of the engine and watched the road ahead of them. "Thanks for....coming. And practically saving me. I probably would've gotten my ass kicked." @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 05:24 PM
The car rode smoothly down the road, the interior briefly being illuminated every few seconds thanks to the streetlights over head while they drove back to his place. "Nah, you would have kicked his ass. I'm still pissed that you got hurt. Soon as we get inside you're getting cleaned up and taken care of. No arguments, understand?" He glanced over to her, his expression much softer, eyes full of concern before he focused back on the road. He did take a hand off the wheel to reach over and hold hers, lacing his fingers through hers effortlessly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 05:37 PM
Ashleigh smiled faintly, running a hand through her hair. It was an odd feeling, that someone actually cared about her being hurt. "Oh..ah, okay. I understand." She smiled to him, squeezing his hand tightly. She felt safe now that he was there, and it was nice to have him protect her. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 05:54 PM
The drive back to Hellek's apartment was a short one, as was the elevator ride upstairs. Within twenty minutes, the pair were back in the penthouse. As soon as they were inside, Hellek took off his jacket and boots, and then turned to Ashleigh. "On the couch. Take a seat. I'm going to get my med-kit from right over there," he said, pointing to underneath the television. He had several medical kits in his place. You never knew when and where you might need one. He walked over to the drawers of the wooden stand under the television, opening it and pulling out a large white briefcase. "Tell me where it hurts," he instructed as he turned around, walking towards her again.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 05:57 PM
Ashleigh looked up to him and nodded, pouting faintly. She huffed and went ahead to the couch, sitting down and removing her shoes. She'd grab a blanket and wrap it around herself after taking off her leather jacket. When he turned and approached her, she pointed to her black eye, her cheek and nose. And well...her hands. "These all hurt.." @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 06:04 PM
Hellek watched her point out all her injuries while taking a knee in front of her. He gave her body a quick look over just in case there were any other parts of her that needed attention. Thankfully there wasn't anything else. He gently reached a hand up and held her chin, turning her face from left to right while holding a finger up in front of her face. "Keep your eyes on my finger," he said slowly while moving her head. "Let me know if you feel any headaches, discomfort, or if you're unable to focus on my finger. Hopefully you don't have a concussion."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 06:08 PM
Ashleigh took a deep breath and nodded. She wasn't sure if she had one or not, that would be a first if she had. But that punch to her head certainly hurt... Ashleigh did her best to follow his finger, but once her eyes were looking to the right, as her right eye had the black eye, she grimaced. "Agh..that doesn't feel great.." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 06:22 PM
For a minute Hellek was worried Ash might actually have a concussion. But after pulling a flashlight out of his kit and doing a quick scan of her eyes he breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright so you don't have a concussion. Just a black eye. This next part might hurt a bit. Sorry." With that he lifted a hand up to her face and gently used his index and middle fingers to poke and prod around her face, checking to see if any bones were broken. "You're doing good babe, just stay still," he said soothingly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 06:26 PM
"Owwww...." She whined, closing her eyes but not pulling away from him. It didn't seem like she had any broken bones, at least from her reactions. It was surprising to herself, that she was so soft when she was hurt. Ashleigh wasn't putting up any front, any protest, and was letting him take care of her. When he praised her, it made her smile to herself. "Okay.." She confirmed, staying put. "You're not hurt either, right? All that punching didn't do a number on ya?" She playfully teased, hoping that his hands were okay. "...Also...I really want ice cream after this. I feel like garbage..." @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 06:43 PM
Hellek didn't think it would be possible for him to laugh right now, but Ashleigh's remarks made him have to hold back a chuckle. "Yeah yeah, just shush and let me take care of you. Once I'm done I'll clean myself. My skin is pretty tough. Probably just need a shower. Now stay still," he said in a warm tone. Once he had made sure no bones were broken, Hellek moved his hands away, grabbing a bottle of water and a small hand towel from the kit, along with disinfectant. Carefully but quickly, Hellek dabbed some of the disinfectant on the towel and cleaned Ashleigh's wounds, before wiping her face with water. In a matter of minutes her blood was clean and clear of blood, as well as other dirt or grime. Her black eye remained, but it would heal eventually. "There you go," Hellek said, satisfied with himself. He put away all his supplies and took a seat next to Ashleigh, draping an arm over her shoulders. "Now, you ordered ice cream right? And since you're feeling like garbage, maybe a massage from yours truly. Sound good?"
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 06:49 PM
Ashleigh smiled weakly as he stated he just likely needed a shower. She stayed put as he asked, letting him clean her wounds. As he did she grimaced more, but once again didn't pull away. Letting him complete his task, even if the disinfectant was a pain. Once she was cleaned up, she felt much better already. Ash let out a soft, happy sigh. "Thank you, Hellek. I appreciate it." She answered, leaning her head on his shoulder once his arm draped around her. "Ice cream, yes...and a massage? That sounds great, actually. Thank you, again...have you eaten? We could have something to eat before I indulge in ice cream." She spoke, laughing weakly while hugging the blanket over herself. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 06:57 PM
The man shook his head. "Nah, I had lunch at work but I'll have dinner after I take care of you. You had a shit day. Now I'm going to make sure you have a great night. I'll whip up some leftovers or something for myself later. Now sit your ass on this couch and put your feet up. I'm your butler for the night babe. Your wish is my command," he said teasingly, standing up and bowing to her before walking to the kitchen and opening the freezer section of the refrigerator and looked through the tubs of ice cream. "We have chocolate, french vanilla, and tropical fruit. Pick what flavours you want, and any toppings. Chocolate sauce, sprinkles, whatever you want."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 07:06 PM
Ashleigh laughed quietly and shook her head as he bowed. She got comfy on the couch, relaxing and sighing again. Mentally, this hurt a lot. Physically she had worse. But this just...sucked. "Can I have...french vanilla with chocolate sauce and sprinkles? Please?" She smiled and positioned her head so it didn't hurt the side of her face when she laid it down. She checked her phone as she waited, scrolling through random social media. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 07:26 PM
Hellek smirked. She was so polite. Hard to believe that a couple weeks ago she was the one criminal he could never catch. The notorious femme fatale. And now she was staying at his place while he made her ice cream. Life was funny like that. Silently, Hellek brought a bowl of icecream topped the way she wanted it to her, walking over to her from behind. He leaned in and kissed her on the forehead. "Like I said, whatever you want babe. Enjoy," he said, handing her the bowl of icecream. "Now, let me get behind you so I can take care of you. Tell me where you feel all knotted up and I'll do the rest," he said in a low purring voice.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 07:32 PM
Ashleigh blushed weakly as he came from behind and kissed her forehead, handing her the ice cream. She carefully sat up and made sure the blanket was in her lap before placing the bowl in it. Almost creating a holder for the bowl, the blanket bunched around it. She dug in and took a bite, and she was very pleased. "Mmmm...this is perfect, thank you babe." Whoa, she...she called him babe. That was the first time, she even realized it herself. She blushed more, hoping she could just push it aside. She answered his inquiry about the massage. "Uhm...well, my back and shoulders, I think..." Ash answered, scooting herself forward a little so he could get behind her and conduct the massage. "I...honestly don't know. I don't think I've ever gotten a massage, now that I think about it.." @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 07:56 PM
Hellek heard her call him babe. It was unmistakeable. And hearing that for the first time made him grin wide as he took a seat behind her. "No need to thank me," he said from behind her, pressing his chest against her back. "Never had a massage before eh? Well then that makes this even better. I think I'll treat you to a special full body massage then. Starting with your shoulders." With his left hand Hellek gently moved Ash's hair that had fallen over her shoulders to her back, leaning in and kissing her where her neck and shoulder met warmly. He tried not to linger too long though. This was about making her feel good, not him. With that in mind he got to work, kneading and rubbing her shoulders with both hands. His fingers were warm and had rougher skin but they worked expertly, seemingly undoing handfuls of knots with each squeeze.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 08:04 PM
Ashleigh smiled, relaxing under his hands while she ate her ice cream. It felt incredible, like he was releasing tension she didn't even know she had. While spooning mouthfuls of ice cream into her mouth, she paused and offered the bowl to him, over her shoulder. "You suuuuuuuuuuuure you don't want any? It's yummyyyyy.." She tried to entice him with a grin. This relationship that was blooming between them really made her have a new perspective on things. How, she was unsure. But she really was feeling like she would do anything for him. Anything that ensured their potential future and happiness. And realizing that made her blush, grinning to herself. @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 08:15 PM
Hellek continued to massage Ashleigh, switching on the sound system so they weren't just sitting in silence. Not that he minded. "Keep it, we got plenty in the freezer. Besides, I have my own treat," he said in a teasing tone, leaning in and sucking on her neck, then kissing it again while he worked. He could have never imagined a woman would turn him into a lovey-dovey type. But he'd never met a woman like Ash before. "After I'm done your shoulders and arms, I'll do your core and lower back, and then the lower half. Definitely looking forward to massaging your fine ass' fine ass," he said with a laugh. That was more like him. The bold, brash, and unrestrained bad boy super cop.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 08:21 PM
She smiled and enjoyed the sound once it came on, humming happily. She returned to her delicious dessert before finishing it. She would slowly lean so that she could set the bowl aside on a table, then returning to her spot. She blushed when he kissed and suckled on her neck, giving her extra attention. As he worked, she closed her eyes and relaxed fully now, letting her head tilt to one side as he kissed her skin. She had never thought herself to be a mushy, lovey-dovey type either, especially not finding someone that she truly adored. It made her happy though, subconsciously knowing that she won't be alone forever, hopefully. As he joked about her ass, Ash giggled and shook her head lightly. "I'm sure you are looking forward to that. It's basically a free pass to touch." @Livewire
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Livewire 26-Nov-21 08:26 PM
"Damn right it is. Why do you think so many morons love massaging their girlfriends? Problem is many of them don't bother learning how to do it well so their girl actually wants them to do it more than once. Lucky for you, by the time I'm done you're going to want me to massage you every night. And while it may be a hard task to let my hands rub down a beautiful babe, don't worry. I'll find a way, don't worry," he said, every word dripping with sarcasm. He loved this, being able to take care of someone. He had done this before when tricking criminals, getting their guards to drop so he could pounce. But here he had no intention to do anything else. Just take care of his bombshell of a girlfriend. "By the way just so you know, since we're a thing now you basically get a free pass to touch as well. Whenever you want to grab a handful, go ahead and grab two. Just leave the shaft alone when we're out, unless you want to get rushed somewhere private like a janitor closet and railed. I am a dog after all." Despite his dirty talk he genuinely wanted her to know she was free to be herself around him, and act the exact same way he did with her.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 26-Nov-21 08:31 PM
Ashleigh felt herself blush a bit and she laughed. "Okay, I know I have this image, and you probably wouldn't run that past me, that I would just do that. But there's no way that we can do that in public...right?" She asked with a quirked brow, turning her head a bit to peek at him. "But...anywho. I'll let you massage me. It's a blessing for you, no?" She retorted playfully, hugging some of the blanket to her chest. "I'm sure it is. Afterall, you get to massage a lovely lady who probably needs it more then wants it. And, you get to spend time with me, which is always the best." Ash teased and giggled, smiling to herself while his hands were at work. @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 05:21 PM
Hellek looked her in the eyes, the teasing smirk on his face changing to a more genuine smile. "Yeah, I've heard lots about you. But personally, I don't take much stock in reputations. I prefer to form my own opinions of people. For the record I'd never force anything on you babe. All you have to do is say no, and I'll keep my hands off you. Swear on my life," he said. He gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek as he continued massaging her. He was happy that she moved the conversation to something lighter. He wasn't used to being so soft and sincere. But he liked doing it around her. He chuckled at her teasing words. "Oh it's definitely a blessing. You're pretty great you know? I didn't cuff you as a girlfriend for no reason. I wouldn't have done it if I didn't want to spend a lot of time with you." He stopped himself from saying he wanted to spend his whole life with her. He didn't want to go completely soft just yet. She was making it awfully hard though. How ironic was it that she was the one being massaged and yet he was the one being unravelled like a ball of yarn.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Nov-21 05:25 PM
Ashleigh grinned, happy that he was seemingly a gentleman. Afterall he had done so much for her already, she should've figured that out. She happily accepted the kiss on her cheek and relaxed, sighing some. "Mmm...well I look forward to spending time with you today. Even with me being all injured and shit." She added, chuckling quietly. She felt like she was certainly loosening up around him as each day passes. She trusted him more and more, and grew more fond of him. It was hard to not want to say the same and be very lovey dovey. Something that was out of her element. She was good at playful flirting, not so much being real and verbal with her emotions. @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 05:41 PM
"Good, because I'm planning to be all over you tonight, respectfully of course. Gotta take care of my big, strong, hot-as-hell girlfriend," he teased, moving his hands down from her shoulders to her waist, massaging her torso as he talked. "You know....I'm in the mood for a little icecream myself now. But I don't want to get up and get some. You might if I get a taste from you?" he asked in an alluring tone, gently turning Ash around so she was facing him, his hands lightly caressing her waist.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Nov-21 05:43 PM
Ashleigh grinned and shook her head lightly, chuckling to herself. "You still find me attractive after getting my shit wrecked and my face bruised?" She asked playfully, facing him once he turned her around. "Well, I can't make any promises to any ice-cream being left. But I have something pretty sweet still." She jokingly winked at him, before she leaned in to give him a small kiss, unless he desired more. @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 06:06 PM
Hellek grinned at her, loving the sight of her face. "Is the sky blue?" he retorted playfully. "Besides, it's only a little black eye. You're still hot as hell to me sunshine." He shut up as she planted a kiss on his lips, being able to taste the sweetness on her lips. He licked his own pair as she pulled away, humming to himself. "I'll be honest I wasn't really interested in ice cream. I'm more interested in what you just gave me. And if you wouldn't mind I want some more. Please Madam, may I have some more?" he asked playfully, batting his eyes while pulling her onto his lap.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Nov-21 06:08 PM
She giggled shyly as he seemed unbothered by her injury. It was a relief though, after getting a massage and ice cream, he was still interested in affection. She didn't say much else, and let her actions do the talking. Ashleigh scooted herself closer on his lap, and carefully wrapped her arms around him. Securing herself on his lap. She then leaned in and gave him a soft and gentle kiss, holding it for a while. @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 06:12 PM
Hellek said nothing either, meeting her more than halfway once he saw her leaning in, eagerly pressing his lips against hers. The feeling was one he never seemed to get tired of. No matter how much they kissed, each time felt better than the last. He hugged her body close and tilted his head to deepen the kiss. After a few seconds he slowly began to lay back on the couch, reclining more and more until he was laying down on the couch with his head on the armrest like a pillow, letting Ashleigh lay on top of him.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Nov-21 06:15 PM
Ashleigh broke the kiss quietly once they laid down, wincing a little. "Ahhh baby be careful. I ache." She spoke gently, giggling. Baby now slipped out. It was clear she did this without realizing it, but it was genuine. When they got comfortable, she continued their kiss, getting cozy and romantic with him. Her kisses were a little softer then usual, a chance that her usual effort could be too much for her at the moment. But she still wanted to show affection, and him being with her made her feel better. @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 06:33 PM
Hellek slowed down at Ashleigh's heads-up, nodding before going back into the kiss. He was smiling while they made out, his ears going warm from hearing her call him 'baby.' It was a relief to see she was going as soft as he was. While they made out, Hellek's mouth opened, inviting her to do the same but not being as aggressive with his tongue. He was trying to be gentle since she wasn't feeling her best. It was hard, but he managed to refrain from flipping her over and getting more wild. She really was taming the hellhound....damn.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Nov-21 06:38 PM
Ashleigh deepened their kiss and happily did so. She cuddled into him, and did this for several minutes. Just enjoying each other's presence and company. After a while of them kissing, making out and cherishing each other, Ashleigh broke it and cuddled down into his chest. Seemingly catching her breath, curling up a tad on him. "Ah...I just...need a minute..." @Livewire
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Livewire 27-Nov-21 07:18 PM
The living room was filled with the sounds of relaxing jazz music and the pair's affection, the two kissing on the couch for minutes on end without break. Finally though, Ashleigh pulled away to catch her breath, hugging the man's chest. Hellek himself just chuckled, running a hand through her hair while looking down at the woman curled up on his chest. "Take all the time you need darling, you can lay down on me all night if you want. Personally I like spooning you while we sleep, but I'll enjoy anything as long as I can still feel you," he said in a soft voice. His other hand was tempted to move south of her waist, but he kept it proper. He didn't want to ruin the moment, and she was still recovering. They'd have more than enough time to get frisky when she was one hundred percent.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 28-Nov-21 05:43 PM
Ashleigh cuddled into him comfortably, smiling to herself. It was nice, he was being respective and acknowledging her injuries. She giggled as he spoke to her, liking the idea of him cuddling her while they rested. "I'll cuddle you no matter what, in any way. I just...wanna spend time with you, and enjoy your company. I'm a hot mess." She jested, giggling again as she turned her gaze to look up at him. @Livewire
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Livewire 29-Nov-21 05:05 PM
“You got that right,” Hellek said while laughing at her tease of herself. “I’m looking forward to when you heal up and are just hot. You’re lucky you didn’t get sick, or else I’d have to carry you around everywhere and make you chicken soup. You’re gonna turn the hellhound into a househusband if you don’t stop this.” He gave her a light kiss on the forehead before checking his watch. “Speaking of stopping, it’s getting late. We should get to sleep. Come on sleeping beauty, let’s get you into bed,” he said, shifting his body and starting to get up. Only instead of getting up on his own he got up while still holding her, readjusting his grip so he was carrying her bridal style to the bedroom, grinning like the proud dog he was at the suave move of his.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 29-Nov-21 05:53 PM
Ashleigh giggled and held onto him tightly as he stood up. "Wooooow...Impressive. You're gonna have to do that more often, you lovepuppy." She teased, kissing his cheek in turn while he carried her to their bedroom. "And maybe I'll get sick on purpose now just so you can take care of me. Oh no...I might even already have some sniffles." Ash said playfully, sniffling and giggling. "Don't worry, I'll be a housewife in due time. This crime shit is wearing me down, and we've already talked about making changes earlier before...I dunno. It's a lot to still think through." @Livewire
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Livewire 30-Nov-21 03:09 PM
Hellek laughed at her fake sniffling while carrying her into the bedroom and shutting the door behind him with a foot. It was clear he had a good handle on his balance, being able to hold Ashleigh in his arms on one foot without wobbling even a little. "Well if you ever feel like being carried, just ask. Also those are the worst fake sniffles I've ever heard. Don't laugh if you're trying to make me feel bad for you dumbass. You're lucky I like spoiling you," he mumbled with a big grin on his face. He placed her down on one side of the bed gently before walking around to the other side to lay down next to her, pulling his shirt and socks off, exposing his ripped upperbody once again. He looked like quite the beefcake in just a pair of denim jeans, and that was the point. He had no problem giving her some eyecandy. "No rush, we'll settle down one day. And I'm sure you'll be the sexiest housewife ever. Can't wait to come down for breakfast one day and see you wearing nothing but an apron," he said, laying down on the other side of the bed before immediately rolling over to her and spooning her from behind, hugging her waist snugly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 30-Nov-21 03:55 PM
Ashleigh ended up giggling and laughing anyhow. She enjoyed his company these past few days, and an excuse to be taken care of sounded lovely to her. When they got into the bedroom, she happily relaxed and undressed a little bit, removing any outwear that would constrict her, leaving her shirt on. Her pants had to go, they were uncomfy to lay down in. She admired him shamelessly, smiling to herself. "Hey, at least I tried. I never said I was a good pretender." She teased him back. Once she laid down and his arms wrapped around her, she was pleased. Smiling and sighing in content, she thought about the future. Being a housewife would be cute, but could she let go of the life she was living now? A life of crime to comfortably live at home? She wasn't sure yet. @Livewire
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Livewire 01-Dec-21 04:50 PM
"True. I ain't complaining though. I like when a woman is honest about what she wants, whatever it is. You could ask me for just about anything and I'd probably at least think about giving it to you." Hellek rested his chin on Ash's neck, right between her own head and the rest of her shoulder while snuggling up to her. "Now if there's nothing else you want or need, let's get some shut eye. I'll take a sick day tomorrow just to make sure you're 100 percent. Might as well put em to use for once."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 01-Dec-21 05:01 PM
Ashleigh felt him snuggle up and she couldn't resist a smile creeping across her features. She smiled, letting him spoon her as they laid there. His body was warm against hers, and she could honestly stay there all day and night. "I'll keep that in mind...and I'm ready to rest, yes. You deserve a day off too." She smiled, closing her eyes and pulling his arm closer around her. @Livewire
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 02:43 PM
And with that, the couple drifted off to sleep, the hound protectively hugging his most prized possession. He didn't remember his dreams for that night, but then again he didn't have any need for them. He was living it.
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 03:15 PM
It had been a great night full of peaceful sleep and warm spooning. Eventually though the hound would be roused from his sleep by rays of sun streaming into his room and onto the bed from the windows. Hellek's eyes cracked open slowly, focusing on a bunch of black hair in front of him that smelled of tropical fruits and flowers. The scent made him smile as his eyes focused on the woman in his arms, her body slowly rising and falling as she slept. Hellek didn't want to wake her if she wasn't ready, but he also wasn't going to waste any time enjoying her. He knew she was still probably a bit sore, so he slowly rolled over on top of her, moving her body as well so she was laying on her stomach with one of his legs over her waist while he snuggled his face into her neck. From his throat a light purring noise would emanate, warm and rumbling. He was a happy animal indeed.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 02-Dec-21 03:19 PM
Ashleigh had been snoozing away happily. She had slept well, especially in his arms. No dreams, but it was a peaceful sleep that she wouldn't complain about. When he got onto her, her eyes fluttered open with a sleepy groan. "Nnngh...not yet..." She whined, closing them again as the sun shined into her eyes. She was arguably more in pain then yesterday, and she wasn't sure why. Her legs hurt, her eye and face still hurt. She whimpered, burying her face into a pillow. "Owie.."
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 03:37 PM
Hellek had been enjoying himself until he heard Ashleigh's small complaints of pain. Immediately his eyes opened more widely as he gently took his leg off her. "Babe, you alright? You need something?" His voice was a bit gravelly due to him having just woke up but it was full of warmth and care nonetheless.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 02-Dec-21 03:42 PM
"Aaaaah...pain go away." She murmured, moving in a way so that she could bury her face into him. She draped an arm over him and whimpered. "Aches..." After a short while she looked up at him with messy hair. "Is staying in bed all day an option?"
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 03:51 PM
Hellek's concern melted away as soon as he heard her whimper all cute-like, hugging her while she buried her face into his chest. "Of course it is sunshine. How does breakfast in bed sound? Then you can tell me where it hurts. I'll kiss all your boo-boos away," he said in a teasing voice, chuckling warmly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 02-Dec-21 03:53 PM
Ashleigh smiled and lightly giggled. She was happy she could be her mushy usual self, besides her hardened badass self. It was there, but she liked relaxing and being more vulnerable with him. "Mmm, it sounds amazing actually. But I wanna help..." She laughed some, kissing his bare chest delicately. "I feel like so much hurts. Especially my damn face, unironically." @Livewire
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 04:05 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes, kissing her on the top of her head. "Shhhh, I know baby. But you're still recovering. So until your fine ass is feeling fine again, you're staying in bed. And I'm going to take care of you. Now, what do you want for breakfast?" He chuckled at the kiss on his chest, the gesture actually making him blush a bit. He had never felt something like that before, so he would blame his reaction on the surprising nice feeling.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 02-Dec-21 04:16 PM
"Awhh.." She blushed, wanting to say something. But she held back, it was far too soon. She gave his chest another kiss and then looked up at him. "Fine...can I have scrambled eggs with toast please?.." She asked quietly, hugging herself closer to him. "I promise I'll stay in bed.."
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Livewire 02-Dec-21 04:28 PM
Hellek nodded at her request, gently pulling away as he prepared to get up. "Of course you can. And good, you better. Don't make me pull out the handcuffs. At least not until you're feeling one hundred percent." He pulled away, planting a kiss in between her cleavage before he got up and began walking towards the kitchen, scratching his head and ruffling his messy hair. He'd deal with it later. Right now his woman's needs came first.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 02-Dec-21 04:45 PM
Ashleigh pouted as he pulled away, his warmth leaving her. She immediately moved so that the remaining warmth on the bed was on her. She spread out and sighed happily. "Okay~ I'll be here." @Livewire
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Livewire 03-Dec-21 07:26 PM
Even though he was gone, he wouldn’t be long. After about fifteen minutes, the man would return carrying a wooden tray. On it was a plate of scrambled eggs with herbs, along with sliced and buttered toast. Two mugs of tea with milk and sugar. And of course because he was in a romantic mood lately, a small vase with a rose in it. “Guess who’s back? Miss me?” He asked while getting into bed, gently putting the tray in her lap. The legs on the bottom helped keep it propped up without her needing to hold it.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 04-Dec-21 01:39 PM
Ashleigh blushed deeply and looked up at Hellek. "Awwww.. and yes, I did. This is so cute, thank you." She pouted in adoration before sitting more upright. She looked over everything and then leaned to sniff the rose. "This is adorable, you're so sweet. Thank you."
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Livewire 05-Dec-21 01:15 PM
Hellek grinned at her compliments, putting around the back of her neck and draping it over her shoulders. "You're welcome babe. Don't go blabbing about how cute I am to your friends or shit. I have an image to uphold out there. I'm a hellhound, not a lapdog," he said with a little laugh, taking his mug of tea and sipping it, enjoying the company. It was nice to have someone here that wasn't just a one-night-stand.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 05-Dec-21 05:04 PM
Ashleigh got comfy and smiled to him, giggling at his comment. "Oh no, I would never. Besides I don't...really have friends. Just those people I work with and even then...I don't consider them friends much anymore." She shrugged, starting to dig into her breakfast.
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Livewire 06-Dec-21 04:08 PM
The man's smile dimmed a bit when she said she didn't really have friends, but he didn't let the dip in his mood last long as he snuggled up next to his girl. "Well you've got a hell of a friend now. And this dog comes with its fair share of benefits. I would say I could put you around some nice people, but I want to keep you all to myself. I'm a bit selfish with the shit I like," he said in a loving way despite his foul language, kissing her on the cheek gently. "After breakfast, we can do whatever you want. There's plenty of fun to have around here, even if you're still patching up."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 06-Dec-21 04:11 PM
She giggled and leaned her head on his shoulder while she ate. "Awh...thank you, Hellek. It means a lot. I guess I'm like...a stray cat that you picked up." She laughed quietly, smiling at the kiss on her cheek. Ash was falling for him more and more. That she knew. "Well...I dunno what to do...any ideas? I don't wanna risk hurting myself." Ashleigh added, her face felt sore more then anything else. Her body was sore but her face...jeez. @Livewire
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Livewire 06-Dec-21 04:23 PM
"Nahh, you're not like a stray cat. You certainly haven't scratched me as much as one," he said jokingly. "As far as what we can do, we can have a movie night but we can save that for later. As far as the day goes, we can use the game room, do some cooking, that kinda shit. You got anything you really want to try or do?" he asked at the end, looking at her intently while he drained the rest of his mug of tea.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 06-Dec-21 04:28 PM
Ashleigh hummed in thought. She pondered this for a while, something that...maybe was longer then usual. "Have...you ever decorated your home for Christmas?..I never have done that.." @Livewire
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Livewire 07-Dec-21 02:50 PM
Hellek looked at Ashleigh for a second, and once he saw she was serious he started to think, tapping his thumb against his chin. "Huh....well shit I guess I haven't," he said, looking over at her. "We could do that if you want. I could order a tree and stuff for tonight, then we can decorate it. If you want, we could do all that Christmas stuff people do in the movies: cooking, decorating, kissing under the mistletoe," he said, teasing at the last suggestion. He couldn't resist.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 07-Dec-21 03:01 PM
She smiled faintly and nodded, laughing quietly. "It sounds adorable and fun. If you wanna do all that I'd love to." She nodded, finishing up her breakfast. "But you're really gonna get a tree here that fast?"
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Loni 07-Dec-21 03:27 PM
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Livewire 07-Dec-21 03:35 PM
Adorable and fun. Not two words that were often used to describe anything related to Hellek or his ideas, but hey he would take it. "Babe, you're dating the goddamn Hellhound. I can do alot of things I shouldn't be able to," he said as he took her tray for her, leaving the rose for her. "I can have the tree here in a couple hours with all the trimmings. Gives us enough time to cuddle, maybe even get you into a nice relaxing bubble bath if you're in the mood. I'll help you out in there if you want," he teased, winking at her as he left the room to put her plates and silverware in the sink.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 07-Dec-21 03:53 PM
Ashleigh blushed as he left the rose behind, giggling as he mentioned who she was dating. She gave the rose a smell before setting it aside. "That sounds lovely. I'm excited for it!" She exclaimed, watching him leave the room.
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Livewire 10-Dec-21 03:35 PM
True to his words, a few short hours later a delivery arrived at the apartment. Hellek went down to get the items, and in a few minutes he returned dragging a Christmas tree behind him and a box of trimmings on one of his shoulders. The brisk closing of a door signalled the return of the hound himself. He was dragging a tree in and carrying a box of trimmings. He was grinning quite a bit. He had never done this before. Hopefully it was as fun as the movies made it look. “Yo! Babe! Look what I brought! Come on, get your ass out here, or I’ll come in there and carry you out,” he called in a tone that was equally loving and teasing.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Dec-21 03:43 PM
Ashleigh heard him returning, waking from a nap. She groaned to herself but couldn't resist smiling as she heard him speak. He seemed excited. "Okaaaaaay...gimme a second." She called out, carefully getting up and getting herself dressed. Was she wearing his hoodie? Yes. She pulled some pj pants on underneath them, and then made her way downstairs. Once down she spotted Hellek, giggling faintly. "Hey, need a hand?" @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Dec-21 04:08 PM
By the time Ashleigh had made her way downstairs from the bedroom floor of the penthouse, Hellek had moved the coffee table away from the centre of the room and set up the pine tree. He had just opened the box of trimmings when he head footsteps, standing up straight to see her walking through. He grinned when he realized what she was wearing. "That's why I called ya down here. Didn't want to get started on the tree without my favourite girl. By the way....you're wearing my hoodie," he said, walking over to her and gently gripping the fabric to pull her close, her chest against his as he smiled at her. "It looks good on you. Feel free to wear it any time. Except for when I take it off you later," he said seductively before leaning in and kissing her warmly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Dec-21 04:15 PM
Ashleigh smirked at him as he pulled her in, her chest against his. "That's why I'm wearing it, you goof. 'Cause it's yours." She teased, sticking her tongue out. When he made the comment about taking it off later, she smiled widely before they kissed. She couldn't complain about that, wrapping her arms around him and deepening the kiss. She could do this all day...decorating or not. @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Dec-21 06:55 PM
Hellek smirked through the kiss, wrapping his arms around Ash’s waist before forcing him to pull back after a few seconds. He actually wanted to try this decorating thing and that was never going to happen if he started going at it with his girl. “We’ll get back to that later. For now, let’s get started. I got a bunch of supplies in that box. Ill throw on some music and we can get started,” he said, taking his phone out of his pocket and tapping it a few times. In response , the speakers began to play some jazzy remixes of popular Christmas songs.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 10-Dec-21 06:58 PM
Ashleigh smiled once the kiss broke, she knew they wouldn't be able to get enough of each other. "Mmmmh, okayyyyyy..." She smiled again, reluctantly departing for the decorations box. A plan started to formulate in her head for the holiday coming up. She grinned, opening the box and pulling out a couple things. Lights first! "Sooooo...anything planned for Christmas?" @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Dec-21 02:13 PM
Hellek followed her lead, taking some lights out and starting to wrap them around the bottom of the tree, working his way up. “Same plans as every year mostly: stay home, relax. Usually I go bar hopping or something, but now I got you. If you want we can still go out. I know some quiet places where we can have a good time and be safe. Even if we don’t I’m happy to spend time inside with you inside. I don’t like the cold,” he said with a laugh, glancing up at her from where he was kneeling down. “How about you! Anything you wanna do?”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Dec-21 02:17 PM
Ashleigh helped him wrap lights around the tree, smiling at his answer. She liked the sound of all of that, it seemed so peaceful and cheerful. When she looked down while he asked the question, she saw him looking up already. Ash blushed and shrugged casually. "Spend time with you, really." @Livewire
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Livewire 11-Dec-21 04:11 PM
Hellek grinned as he and Ash worked their ways around the tree, eventually meeting in the middle which made him laugh as their noses brushed against each other. “Sounds like a plan. Looks like Santa has already given me the best gift I could get though. I don’t think I’ve been that good a boy this year, but I’m not complaining,” he said teasingly before standing up and starting to wrap the lights around the upper half of the tree. “I was thinking we make some Christmas cookies or something too. You ever made a gingerbread house?”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 11-Dec-21 04:16 PM
Ashleigh brushed her nose back against his with a grin, watching him finish up the tree. She giggled at the santa comment, shaking her head. "I should be saying that, as the former criminal." She teased, playfully reaching down to briefly tickle him. "A gingerbread house? I don't think so, I always thought you could eat them...but maybe not, 'cause people say it's gross." @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Dec-21 05:39 PM
Hellek shrugged. "We can both say it sweetheart," he said with a grin. After a few more seconds they had just about finished wrapping the lights around the tree. Hellek stood up on his tip-toes to reach the top of the tree, causing his shirt to ride up slightly exposing his torso. "You can definitely eat them. And they're only gross if you don't know what the hell you're doing. Lucky for you, I know how to make a damn good gingerbread house. Now pass me that tinsel will ya?" he said, glancing down at her.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 13-Dec-21 06:32 PM
She would watch as he reached up to finish putting the lights on, smiling at him. His shirt riding up was a nice little icing on the cake moment, taking her chance to look down and see. She smirked to herself, before having to look back up. "Tinsel? Yeah sure." She answered quickly, like she was caught. Because she probably was. She was too busy gawking at him that Ash didn't even hear him talk about the gingerbread. She would bend down over one of the boxes and retrieve the stringy decorations, holding them in her hands. "Uh...this stuff?"
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Loni 13-Dec-21 06:32 PM
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Livewire 14-Dec-21 05:49 PM
Hellek didn’t realize she was ogling him, the man focused on the tree. He did glance over to grab the silver tinsel with a nod. “Yeah, thanks. It’s looking pretty good so far. Why don’t you start putting on the ornaments. Save the star for last eh? I think that’s how it goes. I could be wrong. I’ve never done this shit before,” he said with a laugh as he began wrapping tinsel around the tree in a similar way to the lights.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 14-Dec-21 06:03 PM
Ashleigh smiled up to him, leaning over to kiss his cheek. "Yes, star for last." She teased faintly, picking up some ornaments and hanging them randomly on the tree.
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Loni 14-Dec-21 06:03 PM
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Livewire 21-Dec-21 04:04 AM
Hellek grinned at the kiss and for a moment the filthy part of his mind started racing. He quickly silenced it though. It was not the time for that. At least not yet. “Did you ever celebrate Christmas as a kid? I heard they do stuff like that in prison with….mixed results,” the man said, glancing over at her periodically as he continued working the tinsel around the tree, occasionally bumping hips with Ash which was very much on purpose. He couldn’t resist teasing her a bit and playing around. He’d never been close to anyone like this so he was going to enjoy it as much as possible.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 21-Dec-21 07:51 AM
Ashleigh looked to him and shrugged. "Not really. They didn't really do that kind of stuff. All we really did to be considered "Christmas" was having a big feast. There was no decorating, no presents." Ash spoke, continuing to place ornaments on the tree. "The only reason I know about like, traditional Christmas at this point was because of TV." @Livewire (its okay!)
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Livewire 23-Dec-21 06:55 PM
Hellek nodded at her response. “We’re pretty much the same there. I never really celebrated either. Some guys on the force would go with me to grab drinks and stuff some years but that’s basically it. I kinda always wondered what it was like you know? Being a kid, getting presents, sitting with your parents and stuff. It always looks great on TV…..ah well.” For a brief second the man’s face held a wistful expression, almost sad. Eventually it did melt away as he looked at her though, grin coming back up slowly. “Anyways, I got someone to celebrate it with now. Tree looks pretty good by the way. Just needs the star on top. Want me to lift you up babe? Or do you got this?” he asked teasingly but also sincerely.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 27-Dec-21 05:42 PM
Ashleigh smiled to him warmly, she was truly appreciating that he was being honest and vulnerable with her. She would approach him and pull him in suddenly for a softened yet passionate kiss. Before answering him. "Lifting me up might be nice. I'm a bit short, and I need a strong man to lift me up and help me~" She teased him, placing a kiss upon his cheek. @Livewire
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Livewire 01-Jan-22 08:39 AM
The man was surprised by the kiss, kissing her back warmly. Once she pulled away, he put his hands on her waist, a big grin on his face. "Say no more sweetheart," he said, moving behind her and then lifting her up by her waist, raising her higher and higher until she was sitting on his shoulders, almost at eye level with the top of the tree. "That high enough for you babe?" he asked, keeping a firm grip on her thighs. While he did it for safety reasons, he would be lying if he said he wasn't enjoying the feeling. It was scary how much he was enjoying this more quiet life. If things kept up like this, the Hellhound was going to become a lapdog in no time.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 01-Jan-22 07:25 PM
Ashleigh squealed lightly in surprise as he lifted her up over his head with ease. Before she knew it she was eye level with the tree, and this would be a lot easier! As he asked if it was high enough, she gently placed the topper on the tree. "Yes! I got it, thank you, Hellek." His hands held her in place at her thighs, and she wasn't gonna complain. It was interesting how she had been settling down too, it was...a nice change. After she set the topper in place she looked down at him. "Enjoying the view?" She asked with a teasing smirk, sticking her tongue out at him. @Livewire
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Livewire 02-Jan-22 05:52 PM
Hellek rolled his eyes at the sight of her sticking her tongue out at him, grinning back at her. “Of course I am. I thought you already knew I liked seeing you on top of me,” he retorted, gently taking her off his shoulders but not putting her down, instead adjusting his grip so he was holding her with her legs wrapped around his waist, his arms holding her up. “You like me holding you? Or do you want me to put you down?” he asked teasingly, the two of them at eye level in front of their fully decorated tree that just needed to be lit up.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 05-Jan-22 08:53 PM
Ashleigh grinned and wrapped her arms around her man, feeling secure in his hold. She would happily gaze into his eyes, a hand drifting to caress his cheek. "I do." Truth be told, Ashleigh was starting to enjoy the wind down time with Hellek. She almost didn't even want to go back to being a criminal at all. But that was going to be hard, she could turn her back on the group but...they wouldn't let her go as easily. It would take a lot for those ties to be cut, and she deep down hoped that one day...maybe she'd be freed. Those thoughts ran through her mind before she blinked herself back to reality, looking into Hellek's gaze with new clarity. Ash smiled and leaned in to kiss his cheek. "Why don't we light up this tree, yeah?" @Livewire
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Livewire 07-Jan-22 03:56 PM
Hellek took a minute to put Ashleigh down, just enjoying the moment of being with someone he cared about. It had been quite a while since he stopped to enjoy life. He knew that finishing off the Ravens would be hard and dangerous. But with Ash in his arms, he knew it would be worth it. “Sounds like a plan,” he said, cheeks going a bit warmer because of the kiss as he put her down, lifting up the light switch as he held her waist with his other arm. “3, 2, 1!” he said, clicking on the remote. In response the tree came to life, the strings of lights illuminating the room in blues and purples and reds and greens. Sitting on top, the star glowed a warm golden. Hellek turned to her with a grin, the multicoloured lights bathing their faces too. “Looks like we did a pretty good job babe. Nice work with the star,” he said proudly, kissing her on the lips warmly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 07-Jan-22 04:13 PM
Ashleigh leaned into him gently and watched as the lights came to life on the tree. She rested her head on his shoulder for just a moment to admire the colors, hugging herself close to him. Nothing in this moment could've been better, she was so happy and relaxed with him. When Hellek turned to face her, she lifted her head and smiled. The lights illuminating her face and his, glistening in her eyes as she gazed into his. She stifled a giggle before he came forth and initiated a kiss, to which she happily accepted. Ash would hug herself against him, holding that kiss for as long as he wanted. It was a perfect kiss in a perfect moment, she couldn't have been happier at this point. @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Jan-22 07:46 PM
Hellek had no intention of ending the kiss anytime soon. The moment was practically perfect, even without the mistletoe. Just the two of them standing in front of their tree and with music playing. It was even better than the movies. Eventually the man did pull away from the kiss, though he did continue to hug Ash close to his body while grinning from ear to ear. “Looks like I didn’t even need the mistletoe. Now, we got the tree. What’s say we whip up a meal and set up a movie night? Cooking will give me time to tell you about the vacation I’m planning for us too.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 12-Jan-22 08:54 PM
Ashleigh smiled up to him and held him close, even when the kiss broke. She was head over heels for him, and she would do anything for him. "A meal and movie night? And a vacation I hear? My my Hellek, I might need to step it up here." She teased him, kissing his cheek. "Let's cook!" @Livewire
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Livewire 16-Jan-22 08:27 AM
Hellek grinned at the kiss on his cheek. “Nah, you’re doing great all on your own. Figured we both deserved a vacation after everything that’s been going on. But I’ll tell you about that later. Let’s get cracking.” With that, Hellek followed Ash into the kitchen and started getting out a pair of cutting boards, knives, and other supplies, making two workstations. One for each of them. “So what you in the mood for babe? I should have ingredients for just about anything. So if you’re not in the mood for a traditional Christmas dinner we can do something else.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 18-Jan-22 01:16 PM
Ashleigh hummed in thought, tapping her chin while he set up their workstations. What would be a good Christmas meal... "Maybe we can make some homemade soup? And maybe some bread to go with, or maybe a chili instead? I'm thinking...cozy at home, basically. Something I can eat now and curl up with you later." @Livewire
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Livewire 22-Jan-22 11:24 AM
Hellek nodded along as Ashleigh spoke. “I like that chili and bread idea. I can make a nice yogurt dip kind of thing to go with it. So if you’re good with that, let’s get to it. The faster we start cooking, the faster we can finish and get on the couch to cuddle,” he said with a grin, walking with her towards the kitchen. He then began getting out cutting boards, knives, and other tools. “Ingredients are in the kitchen and the cabinets next to it babe. Get whatever you like while I set up our stations.”
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 24-Jan-22 05:28 PM
Ashleigh nodded enthusiastically as he agreed to the chili and bread. Such a cozy meal to have with someone you care for. She was eager to get started right away. Once he pointed out where to get the ingredients, she would hop to it. Pulling out some ground beef, onions, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, some tomatoes, and finally, some red kidney beans. Ash would then hum to herself, tapping her chin in thought. "Do we...want to try to make our own bread? Or do we have something to work with? What do you think?" She'd ask, turning around to face him, then quickly deciding to give him a hug from behind. Her cheek resting against his back, smiling to herself. @Livewire
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Livewire 25-Jan-22 05:23 PM
No sooner had Hellek gotten all the needed tools out for both of them and set up two workstations next to each other, Ash had gotten the ingredients out too. He was going to answer her question before he felt her hugging him from behind. Despite not being the type to freeze up, Hellek didn't move, just enjoying the warmth of the gesture and the body heat of the woman next to him. She couldn't see it but he was grinning as well. "Hmm....we could do that. I know a quick 'cheat's cornbread' recipe. Works well with chili. I'm game for whatever you want though babe," he said. As he spoke he was surprised at how easily the words seemed to come out. He didn't even need to think about it at all. And he liked that. Not having to think things through so thoroughly or questioning everything. With Ash, things just made sense.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 25-Jan-22 07:29 PM
Ashleigh giggled quietly as he had called her babe again. She didn't mind it, not having to worry about how they interacted with each other as much it seemed. She certainly had softened up a bit. Ash would let him go and step to his side, leaning against the counter. "Yeah, that sounds great. Cornbread is perfect, I'll let you be the mastermind behind that." She would tease, playfully hip bumping him. @Livewire
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Livewire 28-Jan-22 11:56 AM
Hellek chuckled at the little hip check, nodding. "Sounds good. You take point on the chili then. Your taco filling kicked ass. And set mine on fire. Luckily I like it spicy," he said with a laugh while getting out his breadmaker and the needed ingredients for cornbread. "You know when I was younger, one of the first recipes my mom taught me was cornbread. Cheap, easy, and filling. Helped me alot when I was in college. Though I was guilty of having a ton of those instant ramen packs too." He cocked his head at her as he worked on the bread, a warm smile on his face. "I'm gonna teach you every recipe I know babe. You're a damn good cooking buddy."
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 09-Feb-22 08:52 PM
Ashleigh couldn't resist laughing as he mentioned her cooking last time. "Hey, if it's not gonna make you regret eating it then you made it wrong! It was tacos!" She teased, starting to get the chili ingredients prepped as needed. She'd listen to Hellek as he spoke of his mother. It made her smile a bit, looking to him just to be met with that same smile. "I want to learn everything you can teach me." Ash realized that even sounded a little cheesy and laughed nervously, shaking her head and returning to the chili. "I try my best to be a good cooking buddy at least..." @Livewire
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Livewire 13-Feb-22 06:49 PM
“Well in that case you’re in luck. Because I have plenty to teach, and I’m happy to do it. Actually, I thought about being a teacher before the whole cop thing. I’m not terrible with kids, I just think this suits me more. I’m a little….rough,” he said with a little laugh as he prepared the ingredients and turned on the stove for the pots to start heating up. “Ay you’re already a pretty damn good partner, both in and out of the kitchen. I don’t just go hitting on every hot female criminal I arrest you know?” he said teasingly, flashing her a wink as they worked.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 15-Feb-22 03:38 PM
Ashleigh glanced over at him and sighed faintly. Her mind flickered to the idea of him with kids...her kids? PUMP THE BRAKES ASHLEIGH. She would scold herself. Then her mind started to worry... "Hey, Hellek? Can I ask you something?" Ashleigh would gulp and let out a soft sigh once more. Her mood somehow shifted after he finished talking, but it was more so that she was just overthinking...probably. "Uhm...you're not with me because, like, you feel sorry or anything, right? I mean, I know we had a whole thing going and we still do it in a different way. I just...I don't want you to be with me just because you feel bad, or that you feel like you have to be or something"Yeah, my life wasn't great before us, but I was still able to live..." She murmured, knowing that her life had been a struggle before he stepped in. The reality for her was that she was having a better life with him. She was just scared to lose him, and she didn't want to somehow make him feel like he had to stay. Yes, life was tiring work under the constant watch of that god-forsaken group. Hopefully, they'll be taken down soon... As she was finishing up preparing the chili, she looked up at him and gulped. "I'm...sorry, I didn't mean to like...dump all that dumb crap on you." @Livewire
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Livewire 20-Feb-22 03:59 AM
Hellek looked over at Ash, not saying a word as she made her concerns known. He didn’t so much as make a noise until she was done, and the moment she apologized, the man immediately came over to her and wrapped his arms gently around her waist, holding her close while still giving her room to breathe. “Lady, you ain’t a charity case to me. Besides, if you knew me like some other people on the force do, you’d know that ‘The Hellhound’ isn’t one to fall in love with a target that easily, if at all. So no, I’m not with you because I feel bad. Honestly, it’s the opposite. I feel great when I’m around you. Better than usual. You’re here because I WANT you hear. Understand?” His words were blunt and to the point, but his tone was warm and reassuring, as was the little grin he allowed to appear on his face as he looked her right in the eye.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 24-Feb-22 10:29 PM
Ashleigh exclaimed in surprise while he suddenly approached her, embracing her closely. Her face reddened, making her clear her throat at an attempt to gather herself. While Hellek spoke and expressed himself, she smiled faintly. It was...nice to hear that from him. He wants her here. And that made her heart swell. Ash felt so special in that moment.. Ashleigh looked right up at him and smiled, many emotions were plastered along her face and eyes. But he could tell that his words touched her, and it comforted her. She leaned up to gently peck his lips before giving him his answer. "I understand. Thank you, Hellek. That...really helped me. No one has really said those things before." @Livewire
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Livewire 01-Mar-22 07:38 AM
Hellek laughed at how the woman was seemingly caught off guard. "You're so damn cute, you know that?" he said, the warmth of the small kiss she had given him still lingering on his lips. "You better get used to me saying shit like that. I'm going to be saying it alot. So unless you want to keep getting all red in the face, you're going to need to accept it. Now, if you have no other questions, let's get to eating. Faster we finish with that, the faster we can curl up on the couch. Maybe this time we can watch that movie we put on last time. And actually watch it," he said with a teasing laugh, remembering what happened last time fondly.
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Ashleigh Kelsey BOT 04-Mar-22 05:25 PM
"I am totally not cute. I'm damn hot." She teased him, giving him a small wink and a chuckle. "If you're gonna say stuff like that a lot, you better be prepared for a lot of comebacks, and many, many tickles." Ashleigh teased, her fingers taunting his sides as if she was about to tickle him. "They're relentless~" After their little chat and fun banter, they cooked and finished up food, ready to eat. Ashleigh helped plate things and headed over to the couch, going to turn on the movie they failed to watch last time. "Okay, movie. Not sex, okay?" She'd ask with a small grin, almost implying that he was the one to give in first. @Livewire
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Livewire 10-Mar-22 02:09 PM
Hellek smirked. “Oh I know you are. I’ve seen your fine ass before and I’m looking forward to seeing it again. But tonight, we’ll actually watch the movie. And then we can make one if you want,” he said with a wink of his own as they took their seats on the couch with their food. Hellek waited patiently as Ash put on the movie, resisting the urge to start eating without her because it would be rude. Even though he doubted she would mind.
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Livewire 11-Mar-22 07:17 PM
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