Lovertation Oneshots!

8.0: Stressed.

A/N: Easy lil fluff bc of all the angst y'all have been getting recently :)
TWs: none
Prompt: Stressed rep comforted by loving lover
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The apartment was dimly lit, mirroring the overcast sky outside. Heavy clouds hung low, casting a grey pallor over the city. Reputation, or "Rep" as her friends called her, sat hunched over her laptop, fingers flying across the keys in a frustrated rhythm. The glow of the screen illuminated her face, highlighting the furrow in her brow and the tightness in her jaw.

Rep was stressed, more than usual. Deadlines loomed like storm clouds, and the weight of expectations pressed down on her shoulders. Her music, her words, everything seemed inadequate. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of doubt and pressure.

"Hey," a soft voice interrupted her thoughts. Lover stood in the doorway, her presence a stark contrast to the oppressive atmosphere of the room. She was a vision of pastel colors and gentle smiles, her aura radiating warmth and positivity.

Rep looked up, her eyes weary. "Hey," she replied, her voice strained.

Lover walked over, placing a hand on Rep's shoulder. "You've been at this for hours. Take a break, please."

Rep sighed, rubbing her temples. "I can't, Love. There's too much to do. If I don't finish this by tomorrow, everything will fall apart."

Lover knelt down beside her, capturing Rep's gaze with her own. "You've been carrying the weight of the industry on your shoulders for too long. Let me help you get rid of some of the stress."

Rep's eyes softened, but the tension in her body remained. "I just... I don't want to let anyone down. I can't afford to fail." Rep said, starting to bite her thumbnail.

Lover took Rep's hands in her own, squeezing gently. "You won't fail. You're stronger than you think. And you're not alone in this. We're a team, remember?"

Rep felt a flicker of warmth in her chest, but the dark clouds of doubt still lingered. "I know, but—"

"No buts," Lover interrupted, her tone firm but kind. "Come with me. Just for a little while."

Reluctantly, Rep allowed herself to be led away from the laptop. Lover guided her to the living room, where the soft glow of fairy lights created a cozy ambiance. The coffee table was adorned with Rep's favorite snacks, spicy nacho Doritos, KitKats, various raspberry dark chocolates, and rep's favorite of all... trolly gummy worms. A playlist of soothing music played softly in the background.

Lover sat down on the couch, patting the spot beside her. "Sit with me."

Rep hesitated, then complied, sinking into the cushions. Lover immediately wrapped her arms around her, holding her close. For a moment, they sat in silence, the only sound the gentle hum of the music.

"You work so hard," Lover murmured, her lips brushing against Rep's temple. "But you need to remember to take care of yourself too. You can't pour from an empty cup."

Rep rested her head on Lover's shoulder, allowing herself to relax slightly. "I just... I feel like I'm running out of time, out of ideas. What if I can't keep up?"

Lover pressed a kiss to Rep's forehead. "Then we'll face it together. One step at a time. But right now, you need to breathe. You need to recharge. It's okay to take a break."

Rep closed her eyes, absorbing the comfort and love radiating from Lover. "I don't know what I'd do without you," she whispered.

"You'll never have to find out," Lover replied softly. "I'm here for you, always. Through every high and low, every triumph and struggle. I loveeee youuuuuuu" lover said.

Rep felt a tear slip down her cheek, but this time it was a tear of gratitude, not stress. "Thank you, I love you too," she said, her voice choked with emotion.

Lover held her tighter. "I'll always be here to remind you of how amazing you are, even when you forget. Which you shouldn't. Because you're hot, and talented, and sweet, and badass, and fucking hot, did I say hot? Yeah, you're like- really hot."

Rep nestled closer, feeling the knots in her stomach slowly untangle, and rep chuckled a bit. "I would offer a good time, but I'm tired. Night night."

They stayed like that for a long time, wrapped in each other's embrace. The world outside might be filled with challenges and uncertainties, but in Lover's arms, Rep found a sanctuary of warmth and reassurance. And for the first time in days, she felt like she could breathe again.