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[You'll be fine. It'll be fine, Rey told herself, taking in a deep breath as she headed into the quaint coffee shop, The Dark Side of the Mug. There was a steam punk vibe to the décor. A way for the shop to stand out among the many independent coffee breweries in Los Angeles. Rey appreciated the unique style of the place, and the puns they placed in their coffee names.

She pushed a strand of chestnut hair away from her face. She was tempted to gather her hair and place it in a messy bun, but that might give the impression was she more uptight. Which, on a given work day, she didn't care how others perceived her. Today though? She wanted to make a good impression on a cute guy from Tinder. So that meant styling her hair a little, wear a good pair of jeans that hugged her hips just right and a sweater that was comfy and cute. Practical, comfy, and it wouldn't send the poor guy running for the hills.

From their text conversations, Buck seemed sweet, and smart given his line of work. They seemed to vibe well in the digital space. Hopefully they would in the real world too.

In an effort to calm her nerves, Rey got in line to grab a small cup of coffee and waited for Buck at a two top table.]

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[talentedscavenger]

Rey didn’t mean to make Buck feel self conscious in his own home, but it wasn’t everyday she was in close proximity with someone like him—the temptation was there and she felt a bit guilty for it.

“Take your time!” She called out while sitting in the middle of the couch.

She watched him dash up to grab a shirt that…didn’t help matters. There was nothing with his wardrobe, but damn. Everything he owned seemed to show off his body pretty damn well. Whereas Rey dressed more for comfort and to blend in. A wallflower more than anything.

Rey took the opportunity to untie her hair from its messy bun, giving herself a break from looking professional. This wasn’t work. This was …a second date? Kind of? She didn’t think too much about it.

“If you want? Seems like you were a ways in.” She was there to spend time with him and enjoy a documentary. Or try to enjoy as her brain wouldn’t stay quiet. Her hand reached up to rake through her hair in an effort to calm her mind.

Whatever Buck decided, Rey would go along with it. She wasn’t sitting too close to him, unsure if she should be right next to him or if he wanted more space. She didn’t want to seem too eager or too clingy, but little by little she started to shift closer. Her knee bump against his and her hand settled between their bodies, there for him to touch or hold.

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Buck doesn't mind restarting it, especially if it means getting to spend more time with Rey. He sits next to her and chooses the start from beginning option, then settles back in. He feels weird wearing his lounging clothes on what is essentially a second date, but he hadn't expected her. If he had, he would have made them something to eat, and made sure that he had drinks she might want.

"It's cool," Buck says. He stays where he is, trusting Rey to do what she feels comfortable with, and when he feels her thigh press against his hand, he shifts over the few inches between them and slings his arm around her shoulders and pulls her in for a closer cuddle. "This okay?" he asks.

He hopes so. Rey feels so good against him, small and sweet tucked against his side. He really hopes that things work out between them, but then, he's hoped that things work out with everyone he's been interested in, even the girls he was casual with. Buck really just want to be loved.

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In the grand scheme of things, this was more of a continuation of their first date…just delayed. If Rey thought her actions would’ve lead her to this spot, she would’ve had a better plan. As it was, she was enjoying the documentary and being by Buck’s side.

She felt his arm come around her shoulders, pulling them closer to cuddle on his couch—and asked if it was okay. That was utterly sweet in her eyes.

“Yeah…” she began to say, a shy smile tugging on her lips. “Yeah, it’s fine.”

Usually she was adverse to being touched by someone she barely knew, but with him…it felt different. It felt like she could lower her walls around him and risk being vulnerable without fear of getting hurt. Something for her to analyze at a later time.

The day was catching up to her, making her eyes feel heavy and body yearning for sleep. While being in her dress pants and blouse weren’t the most comfortable things to wear, Rey couldn’t bring herself to pull away. She wanted to stay where she was and enjoy the time they had together.

Her eyes flickered up to see the side of Buck’s face and found herself asking, “can I hold your hand too?”

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Buck looks over at her, nodding, when she asks to hold his hand. It's a bit more difficult in this position but Buck doesn't mind. He just tugs Rey a little closer and threads the fingers of the arm he has around her through hers. It might be a bit intimate for a first or second date, but Buck is kind of an all in sort of guy.

"You sure you're not hungry or thirsty or anything?" The documentary is only an hour, so if she is, they can order something and it will arrive just before it finishes. Or Buck can cook for them. He doesn't mind.

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A simple and intimate form of affection. Something that was both small and big at the same time. Warmth washed over Rey feeling her fingers intertwine with Buck’s. He didn’t pull back, opting to cuddle closer, holding her to him as they watched the documentary.

She kind of felt like a cat, curled up against a warm spot, feeling relaxed and safe.

The question gave her pause and she had to think about when was the time she ate something that wasn’t coffee or a pastry. A soft gurgle from her stomach told Rey it had hours. Whoops.

“I should probably eat,” she admitted sheepishly. “I can order food, are you the mood for anything specific?”

Rey would pay for dinner—it was the least she could do.

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"I'm not picky," Buck replies. This way, she can get what she wants and he won't worry about requesting something that she might not. It helps that he's not actually picky though. "You should let me cook for you next time."

Since he started working for Bobby, Buck's been learning to cook. He still messes up sometimes but overall he's doing a lot better. He can definitely make something for the two of them. Maybe not lasagna yet though.

"What are you in the mood for?"

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“Neither am I.” Which, in theory, should make it easy for Rey to pick something. However…choices were hard. Yes, she had money and could splurge on things, but it was hard to break out of old habits.

She pulled away a little, taking out her phone while staying curled up next to Buck. A few quick taps and she was on door dash, scrolling through options.

“That would be fun—but, I’d like to help, if that’s okay?” If he was cooking then she would need to pitch in. Either with helping to make the meal or with washing dishes.

“If you’re alright with Chinese food, I could order that. Here…” Rey held up her phone for Buck to see what was available to pick from. “Take a look.”

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"Do you like to cook too?" Buck asks her. "I've been learning from my Captain. I used to be so bad at it, but now I can pull off a few things." He turns toward her and grins, "I think that would be really fun." He hasn't shared a kitchen with anyone except Bobby so far so making a meal with Rey would be really nice.

Buck looks over the options and nods, "yeah, Chinese is good. Lots of protein and veggies. But I should warn you, I can put a lot of food away." He kind of feels bad, since Rey wants to pay, but he works a very physical job, and that means he needs to constantly replace calories.

[talentedscavenger]

“Kind of?” Came Rey’s sheepish reply.

“I find it’s easier for me to meal prep for the week so I’m not wondering what to eat. But trying to figure out what I should make is still challenging. Then finding what I want, I have to follow a recipe or I feel completely lost.” Baking on the other hand came more naturally to her and was more fun. Though one could argue baking and cooking were more or less the same.

“So one pot or one sheet meals have been my go to,” she explained further, hoping he didn’t think she was weird for that. It was a system that worked pretty well for her and helped her save on her grocery bill.

“That’s fine. I don’t mind ordering a lot.” It meant leftovers, if there were any. She started to add some items into her cart, waiting for Buck to indicate what he wanted and then added it to her cart. Whatever the total was, she didn’t bat an eye about it.

“Just need to update the delivery address…” a few more taps and swipes and the order was placed.

“Should be here in about…thirty minutes.” She told him, looking away from her phone then back up at him. As close as she was to him, it dawned on her again just how close they were. Easy enough to lean in closer if either of them wanted.

“Think that should be enough time to finish the documentary?”

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"Yeah?" Buck says, listening to Rey talking about her cooking habits. "Those kinds of things make the most sense for the firehouse too. There are so many of us, and most of us are big guys so we eat a lot. I eat a lot." He's not ashamed of it either. He needs to, to keep up his strength and to stay in shape. "I do that for myself too. I'm normally too busy to make a full meal daily."

He looks over her shoulder to give his own opinion on what to order. After the order is put in, they're even closer than they had been before. Buck doesn't mind. He's looking for something serious, but that doesn't mean he's the kind of guy that goes slow, not even at the beginning of a relationship. He'll go at Rey's pace, though. He wouldn't want to make her feel pressured or uncomfortable. He'd been bad with women before, but he'd never been that kind of bad.

"Yeah, that should be the perfect amount of time," Buck replies, voice low. He reaches for the remote and unpauses it, settling back in to watch the rest.

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Rey listened and nodded her head a little. It makes sense Buck and the other firefighters would eat a lot. They needed their energy for emergencies and for their health. She wondered if it would be too much to offer to make things for him, but quickly reminded herself she had offered bread and a protein-esque dessert.

“Yeah, those one pot meals help out a lot. Same with those crock pots? You let it cook on a slow heat and hours later, it’s done.” Rey never thought she would be one for kitchen appliances, but if they saved her on time, then they were worth it.

She looked down at her phone, confirming again the order was placed before tucking it into her pocket. Buck’s low voice sent a pleasant shiver down her spine.

Should she lean in further? They were pretty close as is. Was it too bold to try for a kiss? The young woman pushed the thoughts away, opting to cuddle with Buck once more. She was trying to do her best to pay attention to the documentary, but every few minutes her attention turned to the hot guy next to her.

Rey’s brown eyes darted to the side of Buck’s face, trying to be discreet in the hopes he wouldn’t catch her looking at him. One quick look before turning her attention back to the documentary…the cycle repeated itself two more times until she was caught by him.

Rather than pull away or look down, the brunette found herself drawn into him.

Heaven help her, she was going in for a kiss.

[toomanyevans]

It's pretty clear that Rey is no longer paying attention to the documentary. Honestly, neither is Buck. He can feel her tense every time she sneaks a glance at him, and it's really cute. It's clear that they're attracted to each other - it's the reason they'd matched together in the first place - and Buck's never been that patient when it comes to moving things forward. Not even with Tommy, not even when it was all new experiences and experimentation. It had taken him less than an hour to convince Tommy to bed with him after that second date. Buck 1.0 still has remnants inside of him, and this is exactly how it manifests.

Their eyes meet and they're frozen for a moment. Buck half expects Rey to look away again, flushed and embarrassed from being caught staring. But she doesn't. Instead, she leans in closer, and it's only natural for Buck to meet her halfway.

Their lips touch and it's like a spark goes through him. He can't help but make it deeper, sliding his lips against Rey's and then licking into her mouth. She tastes sweet, and Buck can't stop himself from wanting more. Without a second thought, he lifts Rey into his lap and splays his big hands across her back.

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Rey hoped she wasn’t about to make an ass of herself by leaning in closer to Buck. If she was misreading the signs, or going too fast. Hell, she didn’t think they would kiss until…maybe a third date? All of this was new and the complete opposite of her last relationship. As scared and nervous as she had been, once her lips met his, the world faded to black.

There was a spark that traveled through her body, and damn if it didn’t feel good. It was warm, welcoming and made her yearn for more. She didn’t realize how touch starved she was until Buck deepened the kiss.

He tasted sweet and salty, like caramel. A taste she wouldn’t soon forget. She let out a soft squeak of surprise as Buck pulled her into his lap. Rey shifted, mindful of her work trousers and how little room they had. She wished she had changed prior to coming to his place. Whatever, she should get new clothes either way.

The young woman shifted, opting to straddle him while maintaining their kiss. Both hands moved over his shoulders, feeling the muscles beneath his shirt. The need for air grew, as did the increase in body temperature. She playfully nipped at his lower lip, pulling back for a brief moment to take off the sweater she had on, revealing the cream blouse she had underneath.

The garment was tossed aside so she could return to exploring Buck’s mouth with her tongue.

[toomanyevans]

Feeling Rey against his body is sending shivers up Buck's spine. It's a little bit reminiscent of Buck 1.0, having her in his lap like this, but also not. He and Rey are dating now, and Buck hasn't ever been slow at taking someone to bed if they were willing. And Rey seems willing so far, but Buck isn't going to push her into anything that she doesn't actually want.

Still, kissing her is great. He keeps his hands on her hips, licks into her mouth, and chases her when she pulls away. But when he sees that she's just taking off her cardigan, he grins as their mouths meet again. Rey's good at kissing, and Buck could stay here doing this all night if that's what she wants.

He's going to let her take the lead with this, but it's hard. He's hard, and he wants so much more than rutting against each other on his couch. God, she's so hot, and her body feels incredible on top of him like this. He wants to see more, wants to taste more, and he drops his lips to her neck just as the buzzer rings.

"Fuck," he complains, "food. I forgot."

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Buck may need to tell Rey she’s good at kissing. She had kissed others in the past as part of a drunken night out, or in the heat of the moment while confessing her feelings (thanks Ben), but she was unsure of her abilities. She was going with what felt good, and Buck…he felt amazing. His kisses, his lips, and tongue were sending shivers down her spine.

He seemed just as eager to keep going. Part of her wondered if they were moving too quickly. That same part was quickly shut down as Rey had another taste of him. It was becoming harder and harder to think of anything beyond their current activity. Space be damned, she wanted to explore Buck—

At least until the buzzer goes off, indicating someone was at the door. Rey stiffened, resisting the urge to flee due to embarrassment. She still had her clothes on—but damnit! Poor timing.

“That was fast..” she murmured, trying to catch her breath and realizing how hard he was. Damnit!!

“I’ll get it,” huffing, she pulled herself off of Buck, pushing back some strands of her hair as she went to his door. Her blouse was rumpled but she didn’t care. Opening the door, she greeted the delivery person, said thank you and took the two bags of food. The door was quickly closed behind her.

The scent of Chinese food wafted through the air, and while that would normally entice Rey to actually eat something, there was something else that had her attention. She moved to Buck’s kitchen, placing the bags down on his kitchen island.

“Do you…” she began to ask, turning around to face him, the flush on her face having lightened.

“Do you want to keep going?” Making out? Have sex? All of the above?

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Buck is just as disappointed as Rey at the interruption, but he's really trying to hide it. It sucks that they need to stop, but it's for the better, he supposes. They'd probably been moving too fast. That, and the food smells absolutely amazing, so it's a good plan B.

He watches as Rey puts the food in the kitchen and then stands to come help her with it. Her next comment takes him by surprise but he finds himself grinning as he walks up to her. He wraps his arms around her waist and nods, "yeah. I guess we have two options: back to the couch, or upstairs where the condoms are." He almost regrets what he says immediately, but he'd given her a choice. If she doesn't want to, they don't have to go upstairs.

Buck really really wants to though.

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Normally, Rey would’ve liked to take things slow, but that kiss and the way Buck felt against her…it was making Rey want more. Later, she might second guess herself and wonder if they moved too quickly, but that was a problem for her future self. Besides, Buck was completely different than Ben. There was no dancing around the subject, and both of them were being clear what they wanted—overall and in that moment.

Rey let out a soft chuckle, bowing her head to chew on her lower lip for a brief moment.

“I’m leaning more towards the latter,” she told him with a shy smile, lifting her head back up to look at Buck. He came prepared at least, though she wished she had come over in something more comfortable—not that it would matter in a few minutes.

Her hands came around him, holding Buck as she stood on her toes to press a kiss to the corner of his lips.

“Lead the way,” she murmured as she pulled back. She didn’t think they’d make it to his room if they started to make out in his kitchen.

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Buck lets a little grin cross his face and he nods, "if you're sure." He probably wouldn't have asked if this were a few years ago, but he was a different person then. He leans into the kiss, making it brief but very filthy, then takes Rey's hand to show her the bedroom. She lives in the same building so Buck knows that she recognizes the lay out.

Once they're up the stairs, Buck motions to his king bed and says, "make yourself comfortable."

He's a pretty neat person, so his bed is made and everything is where it belongs. Still, when he strips his shirt off, he drops it to the floor and then goes to his bedside table to get the condoms out. He doesn't like fumbling with them and ruining the moment, so even if Rey changes her mind, he wants one available in case they need it.

"Come here," Buck urges. "You're wearing too much."

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Nerves start to creep in as Rey follows Buck up the stairs into his room. There’s still time to back out, for her to change her mind, but if she does she knows she’ll regret it. Were they moving too fast? Possibly? Maybe? She pushes the thoughts out of her head, moving to sit in the edge of his bed to take off her socks.

It was quite the sight to watch him strip off his shirt, seeing him topless again when over an hour ago she made a comment about him getting cold. He has tattoos on his body, ones she’s curious about, if he got them for one reason or another.

“Am I?” She teases, slowly standing up from his bed to bridge the distance between them. Her body was lean and had some muscle to it from running. There were freckles sprinkled over her shoulders and back. A minor distraction from the faint scars on her skin—years of working for her guardian as a condition of her living with them. They were proof that she lived through that horrid situation and came out on the other side.

Her hands go to the hem of her shirt, tugging it up and over her head. The shirt falls to the floor, they’d worry about clean up later.

Rey bridges the gap between them, standing on her toes to reach up to Buck, caressing the side of his face and drawing him into another long kiss. She still has her bra, pants and panties on, but it wouldn’t be long until those came off.

Part of her wanted to rush, but the other part wanted to take their time before leading up to that big moment. She would follow his pace though, as she wanted it to be pleasurable for both of them.

[toomanyevans]

As much as Buck loves sex, and Rey is beautiful with a great body, he will stop at any time. If she rethinks it or decides that she wants to take it slow, Buck won't hold that against her. What matters is that Rey is comfortable, and even though Buck has had a lot of sex with a lot of people, he's never been that guy.

He drops his mouth to hers, kisses her long and deep, letting her get used to the feeling of him against her, and then slowly reaches forward to undo her slacks. If she'll let him, Buck will show Rey exactly what it's like to be with him. He's not being cocky thinking that she's going to really enjoy herself.

Once he pushes her pants down, he goes for the bra, undoing it expertly and then dropping it to the floor. "Do you want to get on the bed?"

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Rey’s trousers and bra were on the floor. Her lips were bruised from Buck’s kisses and her mind was in a fog from it all. Was it possible to get drunk from kisses and touches alone? She wasn’t sure, but there was a question and Buck…he was still wearing his clothes.

“Yeah,” she murmurs, biting her lower lip to keep herself from babbling on and asking why his shirt was the only thing on the floor.

The brunette didn’t have to wonder for much longer. Time flew by and stood still several times. Rey had Buck’s bedsheet draped over her breasts with her head on his pillow and felt utterly exhausted. How many times did she cry out his name? Too many to count—but how the fuck was he that good?

Was Buck a god? A sex god? Possibly…she wasn’t about to rule it out.

There was a faint rumble from her stomach, reminding the young woman that she should eat something—preferably the take out they just got. While that was something she would have to do, that also meant getting out of bed. Could she even move?

“You…are too good at that,” she told Buck, her voice a bit raspy. “I don’t think I can go running tomorrow.”

Cause that? That was a cardio workout.

She brushed back her bangs, forcing herself to turn towards Buck to cuddle against him.

“I’ll get up a few minutes, if that’s okay?”

[toomanyevans]

It's been a while for Buck, but that's been the norm for the last little bit. After deciding what he wants - a relationship and a family - he'd stopped sleeping around entirely so that he could focus on finding something serious. He and Rey are looking for that together now, and although it's fast, he really doesn't regret anything they'd done.

"Take your time," Buck murmurs. "We've got all day." All day to eat, to finish their documentary, to do this all over again. There's no rush at all.

"Gonna have to reheat the food anyway, so we can stay here for a bit." He should find her something to wear, and he will once they both get up. Maybe something easier to remove for later because yeah, he wants to remove them again.

"Yeah, I might skip out on the running too. Especially if it means more cardio with you."

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Rey could feel her cheeks go warm at Buck’s words. Feelings of embarrassment and shyness prompt the young woman to pull the sheets up in an attempt to hide her face. What they did was a cardio workout but it felt like he could keep going! Rey didn’t wonder how much stamina Buck has.

Maybe it’s a natural thing for him? Maybe he has more stamina since it was his day off? Something for her to think about later—assuming, they didn’t jump straight into another round.

“I might have to up my cardio to keep up with you,” she teased lightly, pulling down the bed sheet away from her face after her blush died down. Her stomach rumbled again, forcing Rey to sit up.

“Maybe I should get started on reheating the food.” Since she last ate…hod, how many hours ago? But first, she has to get dressed. Her clothes were on the floor and it wouldn’t be comfy to keep wearing her office outfit. The slacks didn’t provide much room to do a lot in.

“Or, I think head back to my place to change. I should’ve worn something comfier than my office clothes.”

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"Mm yeah, we can work you out," Buck teases. He brings his hands up behind his head as he relaxes, then laughs when he hears her stomach rumble. "Am I gonna have to make sure you're fed, too?" It's easy for Buck to do that. He's a caretaker. He wants to take care of Rey.

"Just grab some of mine," he suggests. "I've got shirts and some shorts if you want." There's no need for her to go back home, especially not after getting intimate. They're not going out or anything, so she might as well be comfortable. "You can even take a shower if you want. I can reheat the food."

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Buck’s teasing tone keeps Rey’s mind from spiraling. There was a part of her that wanted to hide from the embarrassment and minor shame from her lack of eating. Then there was another part that wanted to tell him she was fine, she could take care of herself. He was making a joke, he didn’t know how scare food could get at times for her or why she held off from eating. A quick deep breath helped her recenter herself.

“Ahh, not all the time. Promise.” No need to make it seem like she would be a burden to him.

“The day got away from me and I was really nervous about speaking with you again so…” lack of food which helped her in the long run? Meant they could have dinner together.

As for clothing…why did she get the feeling no matter what she borrowed from him, his clothes would swallow her? They probably would.

“If I could borrow a t shirt, I think I should be fine.” What guy didn’t like seeing their partner in a shirt and underwear?