18+ or dni
Stalking Pope
Pope Cody
Contains: stalker!reader, bless Pope trying to behave, trying to get in with the Codys
Part 1 of ?
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'This is it, isn't it?' You breathed, looking round the back yard at the pool and the sliding glass doors into the house. 'The Cody house?'
'Dude, you good? Or are you one 'those mental chicks?' Craig asked.
'Don't call her that,' Pope murmured quietly, his lips barely moving over the words.
'Well, she is!' Craig was exasperated.
'If you're not with Mike's crew, then who do you work for?' Deran asked, using a flick knife to clean his nails and looking pointedly at you.
'No one,' you breathed, surprised.
'No one?' Deran scoffed, pointing the knife in your general direction.
'Bullshit,' Craig rose. 'Fuck this.'
He started over towards you, a gleam entering his eye that struck fear into you.
'Leave her alone, man.' Pope mumbled.
Craig didn't stop.
'Hey. I said stop.' Pope's voice got louder physically, but the words were quiet. A warning.
Craig stopped mid-step and turned to face Pope.
'She's either lying or fucking nuts. I wanna know which!'
He looked back at you.
'Which? Cos if it's the second... I'm down if you are.'
Your nose wrinkled in disgust and your eyes flicked to Pope. His own eyes had hardened, his face set, a fist clenching and unclenching by his side.
'C'mere,' he indicated with his head for you to stand and follow him.
'Where you takin' her now?' Deran asked, annoyed.
'We're gonna talk in private.' Pope replied, one hand gripping around the top of your arm. It was firm but not painful. 'Without you two fucking idiots.'
Craig and Deran looked at each other.
'I know he ain't talkin' 'bout us,' Craig set up another line, and you were instantly forgotten.
Deran's eyes narrowed at your retreating back.
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You were sat in the red, sunken living room. The red, sunken living room. You could hardly contain your excitement.
Pope's eyes carefully watched you look around in wonder, taking it all in.
'I've seen you,' he murmured.
When you looked at him, his gaze was piercing. You felt your heart stutter under the intensity of it. You blinked and had to look away.
'I've seen you following me.' He repeated. When you didn't respond, he put his head on one side to maintain eye contact with you. 'Hey.. pay attention.'
You hadn't realised he had noticed you tracking his movements. Of course he did. You still didn't say anything.
Pope moved to sit on the low coffee table in front of you. There was barely enough room between it and your knees as it was.
Undeterred, Pope sat. His thick, warm legs pressed against yours; his knees almost resting atop of yours.
He waited for you to speak, staring steadily into your eyes.
You couldn't believe this was happening. Sat across from the Pope Cody, gazing into his hazel eyes.
He was so close you could see the light dusting of auburn freckles across his nose. His shoulders almost slumped under the weight of his traps and thick neck, but his back was ramrod straight.
'You don't work for Mike.'
It wasn't a question.
'No.' You replied softly.
'You're a tenant.'
Also not a question.
'Yes,' you whispered.
Pope let a silence hang.
Your eyes looked over his beautiful, freckled face. Your eyes flicked between each of his, watching as his gaze became a little less steady. God, you loved him.
'So why are you following me?'
His mouth barely moved around the words, which were flat and void of any emotion.
'H-how did you know?' Genuine surprise flashed across your face.
Pope just tilted his head to one side, throwing you a look as if to say, duh obviously I would.
You weren't sure if this was down to his acute attention to his surroundings or your sloppy sleuthing skills. Probably both.
'I just wanted to talk to you.' You whispered.
Pope didn't believe you. No one wanted to just talk to him. They wanted him to fix things, to do horrific things, and then go away. A beautiful, sweet girl like you, who always paid her rent on time and never gave him any trouble, wouldn't want to just talk to him.
'No - really?' Pope pressed for the actual truth.
You looked into his eyes. 'I just wanted to talk to you,' you repeated.
Pope scratched the back of his neck, catching the auburn curls in his fingers, stumped.
The silence in the sunken living room was defeaning.
Pope didn't know what to do with that. Seeing you outside Deran's bar, leaning back in your seat and your sunglasses pulled down low, was a massive giveaway. You used your own car, for fuck's sake. Your own plates.
'Did you bug my apartment?'
'No.'
'The bar?'
'No.'
'My car?'
'Andrew - no.'
The use of Andrew caught him off guard. The way the word sounded, so soft and natural off your tongue, overwhelmed him. He wanted to hear you say his name that way again and again, and again.
He stood up quickly. 'You need to leave.'
You rose from the sofa also, bewildered by the sudden change in his demeanour.
'Oh-kay?'
Pope couldn't believe that this wasn't manipulation.
There still wasn't a lot of space in front of the coffee table. You briefly pressed against Pope's body. He was warm, burning hot against your skin. His bare, freckled bicep flexed as he clenched his fist by his side. You saw the freckles dusted across the prominent veins, the main one leading down to his wrist. Pope's waist was near your hips; his belt buckle almost pressing into your stomach. Pope coughed and brushed past you to make a quick exit, and you felt the denim of his jeans against your side. If you knew him better, you would think he was half-hard. Oh my God...
'I'll walk you out.' Pope's voice was steel now, and you had no choice but to follow.
Craig and Deran tracked your movements from the sliding glass door to the garage. You didn't even look at them. The fun had gone. Pope hated you. You'd gone too far. Now you'd never know what that sullen mouth tasted like. Not in the morning when he was still soft around the edges from sleep. Not when he came in from a job, collapsing all of his weight on top of you, and his mouth finding yours, eating at you hungrily. Not on your wedding day, when he'd taste of icing and forever.
Pope watched you get into your car with folded arms, which bulged in a very unfair way. His thick legs were spread apart in that straight, bow-legged posture he brought to the function. His hazel eyes never left your face, even when you put on your sunglasses to hide the tears, which were falling despite yourself. You sniffled, pull yourself together. Pope saw and nearly faltered, but he managed to keep his face stoic and his chin lifted.
You reversed out of the drive, feeling that empty, shark-eyed stare upon you.
You kind of missed feeling it as soon as you were up the road.
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Pope followed you. Of course he did.
He used a clean car and cruised by your apartment, slowing night down outside the first time he passed. The lights were on and the blinds were not drawn. Pope shook his head. That was something he was going to have to teach you. If you let him, that is. If he could believe you. He let himself have the fantasy for a second. Him coming home after a job, covered in blood. The apartment lights would be off (with the blinds drawn) because you were already asleep in bed. His bed. Pope would try not to wake you. He'd climb in behind you, feel the warmth of your body as the mattress dipped under his weight and brought you closer. He would put an arm around your soft waist, smelling like fabric softener and sleep. Pope would smell your hair and you'd turn and look at him, brows furrowing in both concern and relief, and reach up to his mouth and... stop. He could feel his cock stiffening against his thigh. Pope palmed it down and carried on driving.
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'I need to check you're not wearing a wire.' Pope's raspy voice was low and gravelly. You stood and gravely took off your jacket, pulling down the top of your shirt. Pope swallowed thickly and couldn't meet your eyes. 'All of it.' He tried to convince himself that he was applying the thorough diligence he brought to every aspect of his life, but he couldn't quite believe it. You paused until he lifted his eyes to yours in question. Then you slowly crossed your arms and pulled your shirt over your head.
Pope couldn't hide his sharp intake of breath. Your breasts were covered by a thin, lacy bralette. Your soft tummy and hips slightly spilled over your jeans. You were perfect. 'D'ya need to check there's nothing taped to my breasts?' You asked in a sultry tone, matching his low and quiet register.
Pope swallowed again. 'No... no, I believe you.'
'What about my jeans? What if there's one taped to my thigh?'
You'd pushed it too far. Pope's eyes immediately snapped to your face from your chest. His eyes looked between each of yours. You could feel the tension settle heavy in the air between you.
'No.' Pope's voice came out harsher than he intended. You couldn't stop a small wince from flashing across your face before you controlled it. Pope instantly felt guilty. This was new to him; Pope never felt guilty. Self-hatred, yes, regret, anger, overwhelming depression, violent... but never guilty. He wasn't sure what was different about you, but sitting across from him in a bra wasn't helping. He shifted on the sofa to rearrange himself. You were kind enough to pretend not to notice.
'You wanted to talk.' Pope's voice was entirely neutral, and it drove you nuts. 'So talk.'
'I can help with a new job,' you nodded eagerly as you spoke. 'I was thinkin-'
'No.' Pope's bark was even sharper than the last. He started to stand. You reached a hand out to touch his thigh. Big mistake. Pope's eyes instantly shot down, grabbing a hold of your wrist. His grip wasn't painful; just firm.
'But why? You haven't even heard-'
'I said no.' Pope shook his head. 'You're not family.'
You paused. Pope's fingers were still wrapped easily around your wrist.
'But I can-'
'One more word and I swear to God,' Pope's right cheek muscle twitched and it made his nose crinkle like a bunny. Fuck, he was sexy.
Pope told himself it was because it needed to stay in the family, in the circle of trust, and outsiders were never welcome. But a small part of him was alarmed at the thought of you crossing into his world, and putting yourself in danger. It was not an option.
He knew what he had to do.
Pope rose, gently letting go of your wrist.
'Don't text me anymore.' He mumbled. 'Which, by the way, you still haven't explained how you got my number.'
You started to speak but he shook his head. 'I don't wanna know. Just... just stay away from me.'
Pope made his way to your door. For such a large man, he could move fast. 'I'm no good.' The last words were so gentle you barely heard them.
Then he was gone.
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You thought you heard footsteps behind you. When you turned, there was no one there. You continued, searching in your bag for your keys and holding them between your fingers, metal prong facing outwards.
Your heart pounds in your chest. You shouldn't be here on this side of town, on this street, at this time of night.
None of your friends know where you are, or you'd have to admit to why.
You'd been tailing Deran and lost him round a corner; there had been too many routes he could have taken.
You were suddenly tackled from behind, one large arm around your waist, effortlessly holding you in place, and one arm wrapped around your neck. A large bicep squeezed against your windpipe and a palm covered your whole mouth.
'Don't you dare fuckin' scream,' a low, rough voice growled. You recognised that voice.
A glint of metal in the streetlights and a precise chill against your neck. You were dragged into an alley entranceway.
'On your knees.'
A thick, strong hand pushed you down onto the dirty cement.
'You need to be more aware of your surroundings.' A monotone growl.
'How did you even know where I was?' You asked, incredulous.
A pregnant pause.
'Location tracker.'
'You've been watching me watching you?'
'Exactly.' Pope's breath was warm on your neck.
Pope was in a balaclava, black gloves on, and the front of his shirt was splattered in blood. It was all down his hand and wrist, which he is spiralling your hair in. You didn't think it was his blood because you couldn't see a wound or him wincing. It was so fucking hot. You wanted it all over you.
'D'ya see how trusting you are? How much more vigilant you need to be?' Pope was exasperated. There were dangerous people around. Imagine if he was someone with dark intentions? 'Need you to be careful.'
Was that... concern?
'This is why you can't do a job,' Pope went to pull the balaclava from his face.
'No!' You whined from your knees, looking up at him. 'Leave it on.'
Pope growled but his hand dropped from the fabric. He put the knife back in his pocket.
'You have no self-awareness. You walk down the street without checking your surroundings. You even leave your blinds open, for fuck's sake.' You exasperated him.
'My blinds?' You blinked. 'How do you know about my blinds?'
Fuck.
'I-I... I was passing through the other night and happened to see.' Pope coughed.
'Oh really?' You looked delighted. Pope cursed. 'You just 'happened to see' into my apartment?'
'I never said into,' Pope mumbled.
'Is there any reason I'm still on my knees?'
'Well, yeah,' Pope stumbled. You started to smile. 'Not that.'
Your smile dropped.
'I'm showing you what it's like to be attacked.'
'Oh no. Please stop. Someone help me.' Your voice was monotone and sarcastic. 'I'm being forced to converse about soft furnishings.'
Behind the balaclava, the corner of Pope's lip curved upwards despite himself.
'It's dark. It's late. You're out of your car.' Pope shook his head. 'What am I going to do with you?'
You started to answer and Pope held up a hand. 'Stop.'
It almost had a playful tone... almost.
'Let's go back to your car... or I'll tie you up and carry you to it myself.'
Your eyes lit up.
'C'mon.' Pope held out an arm for you to stand.
You accepted and stood. 'Yes, daddy.'
Pope made a wounded sound.
He shifted slightly on the spot. 'Stop that.'
You smirked, already knowing that Pope was beetroot behind the dark balaclava.
'Stop what?' You asked coyly, fluttering your eyelashes. 'Agreeing with you? Or calling you daddy?'
Your voice went soft and seductive on the last word. Pope tried to hide a groan and dipped his knees slightly, like standing became suddenly painful for him.
'Don't call me that,' Pope's voice was pained and quiet.
You looking directly into his eyes before your gaze dropped to his mouth. It was highlighted against the rest of his covered face. Your eyes then dropped to his hips, where his large hands were crossed in front of himself.
'Whatever you say... daddy.'
Pope growled and took hold of your arm, walking slightly funny.
He tugged you towards the entrance of the alleyway and towards your parked car. His truck was parked behind it. 'I like you being behind me,' you said, head nodding towards the cars.
'You never know when to shut your fuckin' mouth.'
'Mhmm, a very big plus to dating me,' you gave him a sultry wink. 'I know I'm not a Cody. Let me prove myself. At least bring me to dinner. Hear out my plan.'
'You're trouble, you know that?' Pope shook his head, still covered by a balaclava as you requested.
'Exactly. Put me in, coach.'
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