#mardy bum

Well, can't we just laugh and joke around?

Remember cuddles in the kitchen, yeah

To get things off the ground

And it was up, up and away

Oh, but it's right hard to remember that

On a day like today

When you're all argumentative

And you've got the face on

And, yeah, I'm sorry I was late

But I missed the train

And then the traffic was a state

And I can't be arsed to carry on in this debate

That reoccurs, oh, when you say I don't care

But, of course I do, yeah, I clearly do

Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum

29/05/2023

Summary: This drabble was inspired by "Mardy Bum" from the WPSIATWIAN album!! Had a shitty day so I felt like I had to write it 🕺

Warnings: none, f!reader, fluff, comfort

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I had been feeling unwell all day that friday. My period had started the moment I stepped into the office that morning and it didn't help that my boss was particularly moody and kept moaning that I didn't finish a single assignment until then. All I yearned for had been Alex that day; I wanted him to cuddle me and kiss me and make me forget about how awful work is.

So that was why - when I had finally gotten through the traffic of London's rush hour - I immeditaly got started on dinner for Alex and me. I wasn't feeling like cooking; my cramps were draining me but since Alex and I hadn't seen us in a long time because of festival season, I tried to serve something at least a bit special anyway.

It had gotten dark outside by the time dinner was ready, but there was no sign from Alex whatsover. I wanted to cry already right then and there - hormones all over the place pairing with the anxiety that he'd forgotten about our date.

I quickly glanced towards the clock - a reminder that he'd been an hour late from what we said. The plate that was initally set on the table in my kitchen was now on the tiny table in my living room; empty. I quickly stood up from the couch and turned the TV off before walking towards the door.

"You're late," I said right after I had opened the door. I crossed my arms in front of my chest and gave him a look; not caring to see the remorseful glance in his eyes.

"I know, love," he quickly replied and stepped closer. "I missed the train. The weather outside was awful - so everybody took the train which led to it being too full."

A part of me believed him and wanted to say everything was alright but there was another part of me that was happy to have found something to be upset about. Something to let out all the frustration I had bottled up from today - that part of me wanted to get rid off it and finally found a reason to.

"You could've just said so if you don't wanna meet up with me," I rolled my eyes. "I feel so dumb waiting for you an entire evening."

"What?" he frowned and I couldn't help but notice the way his hair fell into his face as it was wet from the pouring rain outside. "Love, is everything alright?"

"No, of course it's not," I confessed but I didn't want him to know what bothered me truthfully; honestly, I didn't know what was going on with me and why I was so upset about his late arrival. "I'm waiting all day to finally see you and you don't even bother to spend more time with me but you arrive an hour late? Thanks, Alex."

"Y/n, what the hell?" he asked. "I didn't keep you waiting 'cause I was busy doing other stuff but because I fuckin' missed the train. That happens. I'm sorry for not calling you but my phone died."

I wanted to cry even more at his words; I wanted him to look through me, to understand me without me having to tell him because I simply couldn't tell him. I didn't want him to get upset about me nor did I want to start a fight - I wanted to lay cuddled up in my bed with him while we're watching our favorite show.

"You don't even care," I argued back and pull a disappointed face towards him. "Why have you come, anyways? You clearly don't want to be here."

"Gosh, y/n," Alex sighed and I suddenly remembered that he still stood outside of my apartment and the rain poured down on him but he didn't even moan or complain one bit. "I care. I care for you and that's why I am here right now. You have no idea how much I missed you and your kisses but you're all argumentative right now and that fuckin' pisses me off."

I felt tears stinging in my eyes which made me step away from the door so he wouldn't see me crying. I hadn't closed the door; I wanted him to follow me and finally embrace me in his arms. And that's what he did - he pulled me back against his chest and carefully rested his head above mine without speaking a word.

"I'm sorry," I whimper softly after I had turned around so that my head was resting against his chest. "I didn't mean to argue- it's been just so much today."

"Shh, I know, sweetheart," was all he replied but I didn't miss the way his arms pulled me even tighter against him. "I love you."

"Alex," I sobbed hard this time; looking up at him with puffy eyes and tears falling from my cheeks. "I feel so ugly and fat and- like shit."

thank you for the ask!

(In no specific order)

1.Suffragette City- David Bowie

2.The Adults are talking-The Strokes

3.Never Wanna Fall in Love With U-Nelwar

4.Babydoll- Dominic Fike

5. Mardy Bam- Arctic Monkeys