Instant Family (SWSH Fanfic)

Tabloid Troubles

The world looked a little rosier to Bea as she walked out of the shower, Gloria walking close behind her. She suddenly felt her face engulfed from behind by a fluffy towel, followed by a playful ruffle.

"Hey now..." Bea said as she pulled the towel from her head, dodging Gloria as she cheekily tugged at the corner of her towel, "Whoa— easy there!" A blush bloomed brightly on her cheeks as Gloria giggled, her eyes shining in the light, the dewy drops of water on her shoulders twinkling as well.

I'm dreaming... I can't believe that happened...

"I can't help myself, you just look so good!" Gloria exclaimed as she continued to grab at Bea who was now giggling with her. Gloria's face perked up and connected with her gaze, lips parting as she let out a little gasp. "Oh my gosh, and your laugh is so cute—" Bea succumbed to Gloria's grabby hands as she got pulled into a tight hug. "—I'm gonna squish you, you're so perfect..."

Perfect... No I'm not...

Bea's arms wrapped around Gloria as she snuggled into the crook of her neck, planting a big kiss against her soft skin. Bea's eyes closed, her fingers brushing Gloria's cold, wet hair to the side as she squished her cheek sweetly against her, a sigh leaving her lips. Gloria's voice was muffled by Bea's shoulder, "you keep being so sweet to me, we're gonna need to take another shower—" she pulled away, "—'cause I have no problem getting dirty again..." she said with a wry smile. Bea turned her gaze away, feeling flustered, the blood pumped to her head harder as her pulse quickened.

She's still in just a towel... I could do this all day... I should take her back to my place—

Wait, my place.

Allister. ALLISTER, SHOOT! I've gotta get home...

"Hmmm very romantic," Bea quipped back playfully as she pried herself away from Gloria, who pouted cutely, "my favorite part was shivering in the corner while I handed you bottles..." she said as she shot a sarcastic smirk back over to Gloria, who herself began to blush profusely. She confidently shrugged the towel off of her as she brought the duffel bag up on the bench in front of her. She fished out her warmups, unfolding them as Gloria ogled back at her.

"Hey now, I didn't mean to hog the shower, it just felt so nice..." her voice trailing off as her eyes scanned Bea's body. She pouted once again as Bea slipped on her spare clothes, crossing her arms over her towel as she sat in front of her.

"All things aside— professionally speaking as your 'fitness' trainer," Bea said softly as she crouched down in front of her, "you did a great job today! I think things are gonna go well with you." Her face softened as she looked up at Gloria, giving her a smile as she put her hands on her thighs. She smiled a little bigger when Gloria set her hands on top of hers, leaning down for a chaste kiss.

The two broke away as Bea gave Gloria's thighs a quick squeeze, standing back up to continue packing up. She opened up a closet that neighbored the locker with her name on it and twisted the knob, rummaging through a basket in the back. Bea's eyes locked on target as she triumphantly held up a spare promotional t-shirt and a pair of sweats that she always kept as a spare in the rare case she forgot something. She turned around and eyed Gloria, who was leaning her head on her palm lazily, scrolling through her phone.

I don't want to leave...

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"Hey champion," Gloria's head perked up, "I figured since you got here so late— and I noticed you didn't have a bag that you might need these." She set the clothes down to Gloria, who's eyes suddenly widened. "Oh my gosh— you're totally right, I'm so dumb— thank you!" she said in a daze as she put the clothes on her lap.