That F**cking Yankee

So Bossy (SFW - Semi fluff)

You arose early the next morning, Dutch was still sound asleep next to you. Still slightly cuddled around you but merely on his back now.

You smiled and rested your head so you could admire his features. He looked so relaxed and precious when he was asleep. This was the first time you had seen him sleep actually. You had only ever heard him say he was going to go to sleep or resting his eyes under a tree. 

Looking to your side you noticed Dutch had left his golden pocket watch. Reaching up carefully you checked the time.

'5:46am' The watch wrote.

You laid still for a while, drawing circles on Dutch's chest. Just then you had noticed that he... shaves his chest?

You giggled softly to yourself and kissed the side of his cheek. Climbing from his grasp you took a half sided stretch and adjusted your clothing. Slipping on your boots, gun belt, then your hat that was oddly in the tent.

Slipping out of the tent, giving Dutch one last look- still fast asleep.

Walking over to the fire it was still lit and burning away. Micah, Lenny, and John were all sat around it, chatting away. Uncle passed out under a little gazebo. Hosea was leaned up against a wooden post and half asleep.

Grabbing a bowl and a spoon you walked over to the pot that Pearson was tending too.

"Morning'" Pearson said as he looked up at you.

"Mornin' Pearson" You replied. "Is the stew ready?" You asked holding your bowl.

"Yep" He answered you.

You huffed happily and took a few small spoonfuls of the hot stew. Walking back you made your way past Micah, John and Lenny. You greeted John and Lenny but ignored Micah. You had a hatred for Micah as a few months before he held a gun to your head and threatened you, he had always made sexual comments to you, made fun of you. Plus he always made it a living hell for Arthur, teasing him about you and just being Micah.

"What, no love for me darlin'?" Micah said in a babyish tone.

You ignored him and kept walking to your tent. 

"You should respect the men round here, honey" He barked at you.

"Why? You gonna point your gun at me again?" You snapped at him turning around.

"Pissy" Micah teased as he now stood up.

"Micah" Lenny said as a warning to him.

"Excuse me?" You said as you walked over to Micah.

"Someone not have a good night las-" Micah went to speak.

Before he could finish his sentence you had placed your bowl down and pounced on him. 

Quickly with a struggle, you pinned his face to the dirt with your boot and held his arm up behind him. 

"One move and I can snap your arm" You whispered into his ear.

John and Lenny had both shot up to their feet and were ready to intervene. You signaled them both to stay back as you weren't finished.

Micah struggled a little to get you off but it was useless. You had him pinned exactly perfectly. 

"I was only kiddin'" Micah said with a laugh.

"Say sorry" You yelled at him.

"I was kidd" He tried to speak again.

"SAY SORRY!" You moved his arm further and he began to groan in pain.

"Aight, aight!" He motioned his other hand as tap out. "I'm Sorry"

Letting him go you threw his arm to the floor and got up. Looking around you saw Dutch was standing at the opening of his tent, already dressed- messily. Looks like he just jumped out of bed and threw on his shirt.

Grabbing your stew you looked ahead and saw Arthur leaning against his tent with his arms folding with a little "that's my girl" smile with a laugh.

Continuing back to your tent you went inside and shut the door behind you. Sitting on your cot you began to dig away at your food. 

...

Grabbing your toothbrush and some toothpaste you headed off to a small bucket of water and began to brush. Lost in your thoughts as you brushed you felt presents behind you. Shooting your head behind you-you saw Arthur was watching you. Raising your eyebrow to him he continued to walk over to you.

"You alright?" He asked.

Spitting your toothpaste out you cleaned your mouth. "Yeah?" You asked confused.

"Just what happened with Micah this morning" He looked into your eyes.

"Oh, he was just being an asshole. Nothing new" You said as you folded up a black towel and cleaned your toothbrush.

"Well, you ready to go see Mr. Mason?" Arthur asked as he followed you walking.

"Of course. Where is he now?" You asked as you walked into your tent.

"Should be over by the Grizzlies in... Big Valley I think" Arthur looked at the side of his face trying to think.

"Oh, awesome. I've been wanting to go there for a while, need some herbs and some pelts" You picked up your Schofield revolvers and checked the bullets.

Grabbing two of your rifles and a bow you filled your satchel with bullet casings. Arrows, you clipped to your bag and some water.

"Let's go!" You said as you walked out.

Walking to your horse you were called by that familiar bossy voice. Turning around you saw Dutch had his arms crossed and was now fully dressed.

"Come here" He said frowning at you.

You sighed gently, gentle enough that Dutch couldn't notice. Packing your rifles and bow onto your horse's saddle you patted h/h.

"Just a sec" You said to Arthur.

Walking over to Dutch you stood in front of him a little awkwardly. 

"In" He said still looking at you and nodding to his tent.

You carefully treded into his tent, feeling a little scared and jumpy. 

"Wh.. What's wrong, Dutch?" You asked playing with your hands.

"I thought I said you weren't going?" He sighed tilting his head to you.

"I want to spend time with Arthur and I want to get out a little" You groaned as you folded your arms.

"I... I just don't want you to get hurt" He grabbed onto your arm and held your hand.

"I'll be okay, Dutch" You smiled at him.

He pondered for a while and nodded. Letting go of your hand he sighed. You grabbed onto him and wrapped your arms around him. Holding him tight he grabbed back onto you and kissed the top of your head.

"I'll be fine" You reassured him again. "But we might be gone for a day or two. We'll be back as soon as possible"

Looking up to him you both smiled and made contact with your lips. Sharing a moment between you two he pulled away and smiled down at you. It was such a treat to be able to see his smile.

"I'll see you later" you said to him and planted a kiss on his cheek before speed walking back to Arthur.

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