Midnight Dances

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/52729030.

Rating: General Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: F/M, Gen
Fandom: Outer Banks (TV)
Relationship: John B. Routledge/Reader
Character: John B. Routledge
Additional Tags: Fluff, Cute, Date Night, OBX
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2024-01-01 Words: 585 Chapters: 1/1
 Midnight Dances
by bee_died

Summary

After a romantic evening out, John B needs to ask you something.

Notes

{John B. Routledge x !GN! reader}

Warnings: none

A/N: First fic for John B!

The sun had already dipped down below the horizon, but the night was still young, and John
B was planning to take advantage of it. He had planned an extravagant evening for the two of
you, and for the first time in a while, you would have date night beyond the small selection of
restaurants in the Outer Banks.

John B looks up as you enter the living room, and smiles at how amazing you look. He walks
over and slowly wraps his arms around your waist.

"You look stunning." You smile, looking up at him.

"Thank you, baby."

The two of you set off a few mins later, riding down the uneven streets in the Twinkie. You
talk casually, making each other laugh, and pointing out graffiti that covers the stone walls on
private properties. After a half-hour or so, you always lost track of time when you were with
him, you had arrived at a small, but very elegant restaurant set aside from the rest. It looked
peaceful and was perched carefully on the edge of a jagged cliff, so that a large wall-length
window could overlook the water.

You stare out across the waves and John B, takes your hand, leading you through the front
doors. The restaurant is nearly empty, only three or so other tables occupied. He leads you to
the table closest to the window, and pulls out your chair so that you can sit down. After
taking his own seat, a waiter arrives and takes down your orders.

"So," John B asks quietly, "what do you think? Pretty different from the Wreck, huh?" You
laugh, looking down and back up at him.

"Much different. I like it, very fancy, so unlike you." He pretends to be taken aback. "And the
ocean... I've never gotten a view of it like this before." He nods, but his eyes don't leave you.

Your food arrives quickly, and before you know it, the dessert dishes are being cleaned off
the table.

"Anything else I can get you?" The waiter asks politely and John B shakes his head no. The
waiter nods curtly and backs away.

"Everyone's gone," you notice, sweeping your eyes across the room, "do you think they close
soon?" John B, doesn't answer, he just stands and holds out his hand.

"Probably, but I think they can wait a little longer. May I have this dance?" You smile, and
take his hand, letting him pull you out to the center of the room as the music plays louder.

"Y/N," he whispers, letting his head rest gently on your head and you sway, in unison, to the
song.
"Yes?" You ask, allowing your own head to snuggle into the crook of his neck, "what is it
JB?"

"I just wanted to say that I love you." You look up and kiss him gently on the cheek.

"I love you too JB."

"And I wanted to tell you that I want to spend, well, forever, with you." You smile, and nod.
"I'm not saying we get married or anything, I'm just saying we promise." You nod again, the
smile still playing on your lips.

"A promise?"

"Yes," he leans closer. "Y/N, I promise to love you for the rest of my life."

"I promise to love you forever John B," you answer, and your lips connect. The love flows
between the two of you as the world seems to spin, and you know that this will truly be your
forever.
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