slenderverse men (habit, tim, brian) with an invisible woman / wife! reader (except i got distracted and lost any semblance of plot in brian’s part…so…no invisible woman aspect just me thirsting basically…)
mud-caked boots thudded against the floor, the broken lock of the door clinking on the hardwood. the house was dead silent, the only sound an eerie drip from the barely on faucet he'd been meaning to fix. the lights were off, the only indication that you were even home was the messily stored shoes.
he'd deal with that later.
habit hated—no, loathed—when you did this. you would, in every sense of the word, disappear. you'd be fine in the messages you sent earlier, no trace of anything being wrong—then you'd become a ghost in your own home. all because you didn’t want him to worry.
he swore beneath his breath, kicking off his boots and slinging his blood-soaked jacket to the ground.
a bully who wore violence as a shield, a man who picked flesh from between his teeth, a guy who found bleeding out far easier than managing his emotions.
he cared little for emotional matters, fueled by animalistic cravings and cannibalistic tendencies.
but, in his defense, as your relationship progressed, he became remarkably better at comfort. well, sometimes.
he moved to storm down the hallway, in pursuit of the nook that you hid in when you were upset. the record player next to the hallway's entry flicked on, a loud song blaring from out of the blue. habit tensed, shoulders drawn taught as he slowly glared at it.
he knew it was you. he heard your quiet breathing, he smelled spun sugar—and blood.
he sighed, crimson-stained hands jerking forward. he heard a soft footstep upon his action, and followed it. you flinched when he grabbed you with ease, wrangling you down on the floor. you remained in your translucent state, much to his chagrin. he heard the way your breath hitched when you moved too harshly, or when his thumb dug too much into your ribs.
"show me," he seethed, "or i’ll gut you myself.”
now, habit would be nicer, you see.
but when he's dealing with his hard-headed, irritating yet utterly intoxicating sweetheart? it’s like the miniscule nice bone in his body vanishes.
your figure flickered in view, your pretty eyes averted from him. “good girl,” he mused, lips curling into a frown upon the blood that soaked the side of your sweater. his gaze met yours, unimpressed, “where’d ya go today?”
“ohhh, so we’re playing that game, huh?” habit snickered, “sure, sure, we can.”
a searing pain shot up your side when he barely pressed his thumb against the wound. you squirmed against the floor, hands catching his wrists. your nails dug into his skin as he let you pull them off, your eyes watery with anger, “you’re so mean.”
habit snickered, scooping you off the floor and bringing you to the bathroom. “yeah? tell me how mean i am, sweets,” he egged you on as he grabbed the medical kit from the cabinet. he slipped the sweater over your head, amusement flooding his body when you huffed and turned away. “aw, my girl poutin’?”
“can’t believe you broke the door lock.”
“you act like this ain’t my house. and it was your fault, hun.”
your wound was big, bigger than he was prepared for, but was fixable nonetheless. he handled the wound with minimal struggle, the only source of comfort he brought was the gentle sweep of his thumb against unbroken skin. he rolled his eyes when you flinched from the sting of antiseptic, he sighed when you gripped his shoulder when the gauze barely grazed your skin. “who did it?” he quietly asked, tone devoid of teasing.
“he’s dead,” you picked at the stray thread of his collar. habit hummed in approval.
he’d tease you, bully you, all the things—but god help whoever laid a hand or an eye on you.
“how y’do these missions by y’self is beyond me,” he muttered, the two of you now sprawled on the couch. he was on his back, freshly showered and clothed, and you laid between his legs, cheek squished against his chest. one of his hands was under your hoodie (his, actually), tracing your spine and the bandage that wrapped around you. his other hand was hanging off the side of the cushion, remote held lazily as he flicked through the channels.
“i do just fine,” you grumbled, “they can’t hit what they can’t see.”
the music from earlier still played, just quieter. the room was cold—habit’s preference, he liked when you sought him for warmth (but don’t tell him that)—and the lights were dim. “good one,” he dryly said, “come up with that on y’own?”
habit grinned, lips pressing against your head, “uh-huh.” you sighed, grumbling against him as your figure vanished. he felt your weight leave him, and he laughed, “where are you going?” the armchair on the opposite side of the room creaked, and began to rock slightly. the folded blanket was moved, tossed over you. he saw the outline of your knees pressed to your chest.
“you’re cute,” he mused, “my fussy girl.”
habit stayed where he was, sprawled out so invitingly. he knew you’d crawl back in his arms eventually, unable to resist the warmth and comfort nobody else saw in him. even when he was at worst, you still loved him.
and he’d rather die than admit it, but he’d grown to love you, too.
he let his eyes close, tired from the day. he kept his expression neutral when the armchair creaked, your footsteps quiet across the floor. the cushion dipped between his legs, and he felt you lay atop him. the blanket you’d carried over with you draped over you and his lower half. his hands found you, bringing you up further. your face nuzzled into his neck, and habit let his hands wander back beneath your clothes.
“…i don’t actually hate you,” you whispered.
“yeah, i know. i’m just fond’a being mean to ya. the meanest.”
“poor thing,” he cooed, “y’hubby’s just the worst.” he looked down, amused at the way you became visible just to glare at him.
“shut up,” you muttered, “goodnight.”
“mhm. night, sweetheart.”
he felt you pinch him harshly, and he kissed your head. he was lovesick—irritated by it, too.
but he guessed you were better than being alone.
you assumed it was risky.
okay, yeah, you knew it was an insanely risky and a potential near-death experience.
but, in your defense, you needed out of the house. tim was supposed to be back from a week-long mission yesterday, and he hated it when you weren't home to greet him. he hadn't sent a message, anything.
so, when your girls messaged you late on the second night he wasn't home, you agreed. you'd gotten dressed—one of tim's favorite dresses and knee high boots—and grabbed his leather jacket off the back of his chair and headed out the door.
you saw headlights coming down the driveway.
you froze, purse already thrown in your car and the engine purring. the truck's wheels gritted against the gravel, and in a fit of panic, you disappeared. your car door remained unlocked as tim pulled into his usual spot. you saw him hop out, a deep groan leaving his lips as he stretched. you crouched on the opposite side of your car, eyes barely peeking over the hood as you watched him.
he didn't wear his usual jacket, the only thing he wore was a black shirt that exposed his happy trail with every lift of his arms. his jeans had dirt on the knees, bloodied handprints on the side of his thighs, his boots a muddy disaster. he rounded the truck after killing the engine, dragging his work bag from the passenger seat.
he kicked the door shut, pausing halfway to the door. tim, no matter how dull and exhausted he was, had sharp senses.
he stared at your purring vehicle, brows knitting together in confusion. he neared it, and you curled in on yourself. his hair was messy, no doubt tousled due to his hand constantly running through it, and you could smell him—nicotine, worn leather, that stupid cologne that always made your head fuzzy.
to your horror, he dropped his bag on the gravel, fingers curling around the door handle and pulling it open. tim examined your car, head tilting at your purse and keys inside it. "she goin' somewhere?" he asked beneath his breath, killing the engine and raising to his full height. he looked displeased, maybe a little sad.
you didn't have time to ponder though.
you flinched violently, the device clattering against the ground. you stood, still shrouded in transparency, backing away as quietly as possible.
"sugar?" tim called, rounding the vehicle. he dismissed the ringing phone, eyes latched on the shifting gravel. you saw a dark little grin pull at his lips, "don't tell me. my girl's all dolled up to go out?"
the gravel stopped moving, and he took steps closer.
"y'hurtin' my feelings," tim cooed, "didn't you miss me? 'cause i sure missed you."
a strong whiff of your perfume flashed by.
he jerked a hand out, grazing the fabric of the jacket you wore. your phone was swept up, the call answered:
"babe! where are you? you were supposed to be here ten minutes ago!" nina whined. you jumped in your car, and failed to lock it before tim got the door open. he climbed in the passenger seat, smirking low when you came into view. "my pretty thing," he muttered, finger tracing the hem of the little black dress you wore. it dug into your thighs, and he near groaned at the way his jacket fell off your shoulders.
"um..." you breathed, "i might not be able to make it..."
"huh? what happened? you were so excited to go out! wait, did tim get home?! can he hear me?" nina shouted, "timmy boy, let the girl come play with us! please?"
tim's fingers slid the phone from your hand, his other hand lifting to cup your jaw and turn your pretty face from side to side, "mm. sorry, nina. gonna need my girl all to myself tonight." you parted your lips to complain, and he covered your lips with his palm. he felt the heat wafting off your skin, eyes warm with amusement, "might need'er tomorrow, too."
"big and greedy, you are so selfish—"
"sure am," he agreed easily, thumb pressing the red button. he tossed your phone in your discarded purse with a look so intense it made you squirm. "you were just gonna go out like that?" he asked, "what’nt even gonna show a man? send me somethin' nice? i'm real hurt, sugar."
"you're late," you murmured, crossing your arms, "you were supposed to be home two nights ago."
"sure was," he replied, voice deep and unbothered, "but m'here now, yeah? gonna leave me?"
you glared at him, and tim grinned something wicked.
"gonna leave y'poor husband all alone? he's tired, sweet thing. could use some of ya, sugar. be real nice on him."
you squirmed, his hands running freely along you as he leaned closer. his lips grazed your cheek, warm breath tickling your ear, "stay with me. y'can go tomorrow."
"promise?" you warily said, unable to resist the smile tugging at your lips when he kissed you.
"won't promise that," tim mused, "y'heard nina. i'm a greedy man, sweet thing."
the bathroom renovation was going well.
you designed what you’d envisioned, and brian got to work. he built the vanity, the sink, reworked the old and rickety pipes that the house originally came with, and now, it was in the final stretch. the space above the toilet looked empty, and you decided that a cabinet would be too cluttered.
so, a shelf was decided upon.
brian had managed to get one built and drilled into the wall before he had to leave on a job, and you assured him that you’d assist in securing the second one when he returned.
however, you did not account for the fact that your husband would look like this.
“angel, you’re not helpin’,” brian mused, sat reverse on the toilet lid as he held a shelf he’d built against the wall. as you declared, you were supposed to help him level it and figure out its position, but all you could do was stare. his white tank was slightly dirty from working in the garage, his jeans stained with oil from fixing up the truck—he looked delicious. his arms were flexed, veins in his forearms popping as he continued to hold the shelf against the wall.
“wish i was that shelf,” you muttered, hand clasping over your lips in disbelief. his eyes flicked to you, utterly amused. brian laughed at your petrified expression, “that right? y’know i can make that happen for ya. just help me get this thing on, huh?”
you moved to stand behind him, having to force your eyes to analyze the shelf instead of the way his back muscles shifted under his shirt. the way his blonde curls were messy, sweaty at the back of his neck, the sun-kissed tan of his shoulders—
you shook your head, steeling your nerves, “um, little higher on the—the left…”
he did as instructed, waiting for your next instruction. he wasn’t oblivious to the effect he had on you, feeling your eyes wander along him as he sat patiently. “looks level to me, what do you think?” you asked, hands reaching out and landing on his shoulders.
“i jus’ had a change of heart, angel. i think i ought to handle you before i can get this shelf on right,” you stepped back when brian stood, him lowering the shelf to lay safely on the floor. he turned to you, hands perched on his hips as he stared you down, “my needy girl ain’t lettin’ me fix anythin’ today, huh?”
your eyes fell to his chest, head utterly in the clouds.
he drew closer, arms coiling around your waist and lifting you up. he pressed you firmly against the cool wall of the bathroom. you shrunk beneath his intense gaze, legs tightening around him. his thumb drew circles on your waist, tongue briefly wetting his lips. his jean clad thighs flexed as he held you up, the buckle of his belt digging against you.
you nodded, pleased and mildly embarrassed. he grinned, tiny tooth gap proudly revealed. brian’s eyes were warm, pupils dilated as he admired you. “y’want me, angel?” he whispered, breath hot against your skin. he pressed his lips to your cheek, dragging kisses down your jaw and neck.
“ain’t no need to beg. my lady wants me, she gets me,” he carried you to the shower, and your brows knit together. “what’s the matter?”
“shower?” you asked in confusion. brian tilted his head, expression shrouded in a degree of shyness or meekness you hadn’t seen in a while, “i’m dirty, baby. i know i ain’t smell good. figured it’d be nicer for ya.”
“don’t shower,” you whined, “i love when you’re all sweaty and dirty.”
“filthy girl,” his lips connected with yours, knee finding the wall of the living room and having you rest upon it. you gasped when his knee lifted, pressing against you.
“i’ll take y’on every wall in this house.”