Restless Temptation

A Gift, from Joseph

The week trudged on slowly, days bled together as your rushed commutes to work and back home again seemingly had no beginning nor end. Finally it had reached Monday, the quaint office you worked at closed for the evening as you made your short walk home. The chilly early spring wind blew, sending goosebumps up and down your body. The long coat you had chosen wasn't doing much in your favor to block the cold.

Hurriedly you picked up the pace and entered your apartment complex, embracing the warmth that came with it. "Oh Miss (y/n), there's a few parcels that came in for you today." The clerk at the check in desk greeted you. She was a sweet old woman, plump in stature with a cheery voice and homely features. You smiled and walked over, removing the black gloves you had put on to block the chill. "Oh thank you Mrs. Riggsby, do you know who they're from?" At this Mrs. Riggsby smiled slyly, pulling them out from under the large desk and handing them to you. "From a young man dear, quite dashing. British as well, he came in last week yes?"

You blushed meekly, taking the brown paper wrapped packages from her outstretched hands. "W-why yes he did, his name is Joseph Joestar." You cradled the mysteriously wrapped items, holding them close to your chest among your other bags, coat and gloves. Goodness your heart began to race as you thought about him. His attire last week unintentionally showing off his strong arms and almost hourglass like body. Mrs. Riggsby laughed knowingly, a warm smile playing on her face. "If the two of you ever need any privacy, let me know. I'll redirect any unwanted visitors for you~" At her flirtatious connotations you panicked, blush searing your face making the lovely old woman chuckle more. "M-mrs. Riggsby you don't have to, we aren't that familiar yet and I- well... I'm going on a date with him tomorrow." A string of babbling gibberish rushed from you mouth and caused the older woman to light up again and be giddy. "Well my dear, enjoy your night out with him! But for now I should let you rest. Don't pay any mind to my teasing my dear." She gently laid a hand on your arm, sending motherly warmth to it. You smiled flusteredly and thanked her, heading to your room.

Keys jingling in your hand you opened the door to your apartment. You closed the door, kicking off your shoes and placing the packages on the coffee table, putting away your coat and such. You walked into the bathroom taking the pins out of your hair and massaging your scalp. Goodness... Goodness indeed.

The dialphone rang on your desk, dragging you from your heated musings. Carefully you picked it up and twirled a strand of hair between your thumb and forefinger.

"Hello, this is (y/n)'s residence, (y/n) speaking." That damnable laugh met your ear. "Hey (y/n), Joseph here. Did you get the things I dropped off?" You chewed your bottom lip slightly, taking in his lovely accent. "Yes, yes I did, but I haven't opened them yet since I arrived home a few minutes ago." You toyed with the spiraling cord attached to the base of the dialphone, just dying to hear what he would say next. "Oh alright, I've got a few surprises there for you. Granny Erina helped me pick them out after I told her about you. Can't wait to see you in them." Detecting the hungry smile from his tone you brought the back of your hand up to your mouth, softly biting a knuckle. "Thank you Joseph~ I'll be sure to wear it tomorrow night when I see you." You played coy with him, letting him turn those words over in his head. He laughed again, sending pulses of warmth all over your body. "Great to hear. Hey I've got to go, there's a few things I have to take care of and I don't want to keep you too long. Goodnight (y/n)" his voice dropped and nearly growled your name. It took all your will power to not whimper over the phone. "G'night, Joseph..." Your breathy voice a reward to his hinting. You hung up and sighed, placing your back against the wall and slid down it breathlessly.

Coming to your senses you excitedly inspected the presents he left you. Examinging them you noticed a note written on the top package. A smile spread across your cheeks and you swiped a hand through your hair. It read as follows: Hope you won't find me too raunchy with these dresses, I thought they'd show off your figure.

- A gift, from Joseph