Once Bitten, Twice Shy [[Kid X Reader X Ace]]

But I'm Weak

READER POV:

As you were about to exit the bar, you stood slowly. The whisky was kickin' in a little faster than anticipated. As you finished putting your jacket on you felt someone tug on your hand. You turned to look and see Sabo ready for a hug. You turned and gave one to him. You were drunk, he was your friend and you missed him. "Glad you're out, y/n.," he started. "We were starting to get worried about you there for awhile."

"Yeah, I know." you looked down. You glanced over your shoulder and saw Killer patiently holding the door waiting for you to walk out. "Gotta go. Hopefully, I'll see ya again soon, okay?" You gave him a quick hug and started out the door. As you were walking out, you finally looked at your phone. 'Damn, midnight already? Guess I should rain check this whole thing.' As you slid your phone back into your jacket pocket you looked up to see Killer and Kid standing by Kid's car waiting for you. You quickly walked over and began to open your mouth when Kid blurted out, "No, I know you're almost shitfaced and it's late. You can stay at our house. End of story." You put your hands up in feigned surrender, "Alright."

Twenty minutes later....

"We're here." you heard Killer say as he gently nudged you. Fuck, you fell asleep in the car on the way here. Once you got too still after drinking, you always wanted to take a nap. You fumbled around with the seat belt for a second before slightly stumbling out of the car. Catching yourself, you stood up straight and started to walk. You didn't hear Kid snickering at your fumble out of the car. As you approached the house nothing looked different to you. May be because it was dark and you couldn't see well, but perhaps there was a fresh cost of paint on the outside. Same neutral grey they always kept it. Big whoop.

"So you painted?" you giggled, "that it?" you teased as you glanced up at Kid, who seemed none too pleased with your remark. "Oh, get over yourself and let's go in." you said making your way to the front porch. "Can you just let me just do this?" Kid barked "Now, come here." He walked over to you and picked you up. You hated being picked up and he knew it. You immediately went rigid and tried to force all your weight down into your feet hoping to keep yourself grounded.

Nope.

Up you went over his shoulder and now you were looking at his ass. "Goddammit, Kid!" you half yelled half laughed, "Put me down! I will punch you right in the ass cheek if you don't put me down this instant!" You felt his shoulders shake as he chuckled to himself, "Seems we've pissed off the little kitten." Kid joked with Killer. Killer sighed, "Let's get inside already. C'mon." Killer finished as he unlocked the door and opened it allowing for you to finally see inside the house.

And HO. LY. FUCK.

They really had cleaned the dump up. Kid dropped you on the couch, where you promptly sat up and were gobsmacked by all the improvements that they indeed had done. "Wow." you felt like a little kid and started roaming about their house. Last time you were here, there were piles of trash strewn about, bottles, car parts, and all kinds of other things everywhere, it was a literal pig sty. "Did y'all hit the lottery or what? This is a serious update that was badly needed here. What sparked the change?" you absently asked as you browsed around the house and found yourself in the kitchen admiring all the space in it. New fixtures, new countertops, of course in an all black and white color scheme with chrome details and stainless steel appliances.

"No. Just wanted to make it more livable, I guess." Kid replied as he kept his eyes on you. He noticed every touch you made on the counters. The curiosity in your eyes as you took everything in. 'Hopefully this will make her stay.' he thought.

You walked back out into the living room and glanced up the stairs. "What ya do up there?" you playfully goaded. You grabbed onto the banister with one hand and started to slide your jacket off.  "Is your heater on? It's fucking hot." you panted as you dropped your jacket at the top of the stairs. You hadn't noticed Kid following you. He picked up your jacket and threw it at you causing you to lose your balance and brace yourself on the wall. "If you're gonna be throwing your clothes around, I'd prefer for it to be in the bedroom to your left. The room to the right is a spare for now."

You pulled your jacket off your head and asked, "Why is it a spare? Doesn't Killer stay here anymore?"

"Nope." Killer chirped as he came out of the restroom right down the hall, "just came to pick up my truck from Kid. I'm out." He gave a brief wave and grabbed his coat before going down the stairs. You heard the front door close and the familiar rumble of his truck coming to life.

"So...I guess we're alone now...." you coughed

"Uh-huh." Kid smirked walking towards you.

"That room, right?" you pointed to bedroom. You could feel your heart beating faster.

"Yup." his eyes flickered from you to the open doorway, then back to you again.

"Well then, let's see where the magic happens, shall we?" you made a movement for him to go into the room first. No way, you didn't want him to trap you in the room by letting him enter last. Nope. Not gonna do it this time, y/n.

You watched as he walked  in the room and turned waiting for you. Why were you nervous? Nothing was gonna happen. You're stronger than this. You can do this. You can do this. You. Can. Do. This.

As you crossed the threshold, you felt the air change. You looked around at the new furniture, fresh paint, a fixed window, and the bed was massive. You couldn't control it. Your inner drunken child squealed and you ran for the bed  and jumped on it. "Don't care if I'm fucking up your bed, its so fucking comfy!" you said carelessly as you dove under the blankets. Nice firm mattress and soft bedding. It felt so good! You wanted to go to sleep right now.

Then you felt the bed creak on either side of you. Peeping out from under the blankets you came nose to nose with Kid. You felt your pulse quicken and your cheeks flush slightly. Don't do it, y/n. Don't you do it! No!

Then he kissed you and your world spun.

No.

You can't do it.

But you'll do him.

****Sorry for the late as fuck update. Work is weird with the whole 'rona thing going on. But we're good here. Not so bad, but not at peak yet, that's another month away. But also, I like to be home by myself when I write chapters because I'm not distracted by anyone except a very cuddle black kitten. He's the new recruit and his name is Spunky. I'm rambling, anyways, hope y'all liked it.*****