nextgenerationmarvel | Back in Town (Roxie)

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Joe checked the building twice over before he pulled his bike into the garage and closed the door. The last couple of days had really taken a toll on his sanity. He was holding up well but being back home was good. He went to the fridge and pulled out a few things for making a sandwich because he hadn't eaten much while he and Sammy were on the way to Leavenworth. Now that he was back, he could relax and get his head in order before he went off after Jason Landon or before Landon came after him.

He also had to talk to Roxanne about things and that reminded him to be quiet in case she was sleeping. He sat down at the counter in the kitchen and dug into his sandwich, relishing having real food again.

His mind wandered to the idea of Roxanne sleeping and thinking she probably looked like an angel. Was she a morning person? Probably not.

Finishing his sandwich and finding himself with a bit extra energy, Joe went to his room and changed into some sweats and a t-shirt with running shoes. If nothing else, he might at least get a work-out in.

He dropped to the floor and began the first five-hundred push-ups.

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"Good," Roxie smiled. "Because there are more guys on that list than I currently care to admit." She pressed in close to him. "But if I didn't still - if you didn't matter, then this wouldn't be, well, this."

She tilted her head up to look at him. "Don't worry. I won't lock you out or run off into space for six months without telling you or anything. You'll be in the know." She paused and thought about something for a moment. "But being with a woman who has, you know, my powers and abilities. That wouldn't be a problem for you, right? Because I know for some guys...well. I've never much cared to be the damsel in distress, you know."

"As long as you, you know, give me a heads-up before you throw me down and have your way with me, we're okay." Joe said, trying on a bit of flirting.

Did that sound as corny as he thought? Yeah, probably.

"Seriously, though...you're stronger and faster than me. You can take a lot more punishment and you can fly. A lot of guys can't handle that but I'm not one of them. In fact...I was hoping that maybe we could train together a bit. I need to know what it's like to go up against someone like you in case it ever happens in the field so I'm not at a disadvantage.

I'll leave out the obvious part about seeing you in workout gear as being a plus to that." he said, feeling a bit more comfortable as he held Roxanne. He leaned back into the couch so he could recline a little, too.

Roxie laughed. "Someone's getting comfortable," she said. "I like it!"

She shifted a little, allowing Joe to get comfortable. "I'm not saying no to getting sweaty and physical with you, regardless of what the context might be," Roxie grinned. "If you want to start training tomorrow morning, I'm all for it. Whenever you want."

He'd like the workout gear. Long-sleeved, midriff-baring t-shirts and shorts that showed off all of Roxie's long, lean, toned legs.

Joe had to restart his brain for a moment at the idea of Roxie being in workout gear. He could only imagine what she liked to wear when working out. Or when sleeping. Or when...

"Yeah. Training tomorrow morning. Bring those ancient weapons, too. I think I should learn to use something other than a gun in case the person I end up across from can shrug off bullets, like most people I know." he smiled.

Laying there with Roxie felt natural, like he was meant to do it, or had been doing it forever. He had to stifle a yawn, though. Falling asleep on her wouldn't be polite because she was great company.

"You know, if you're feeling sleepy, you have every right to tell me to detach myself from you," Roxie said, catching that yawn. Not that she would have minded falling asleep like this, because it would've been great, but she didn't want to push things.

All good things came to those who waited, and though Roxie had unconsciously waited for Joe for a long time, she could still wait awhile longer.

Especially now because she knew that it was a definite possibility.

"I don't want to be the reason you don't get a good night's sleep." She winked. "Well, for now, anyway."

"Yes, because the smart idea is to tell the beautiful woman in your arms that you /don't/ want to hold her until sunrise." Joe laughed. "I think you might be the reason I sleep a full night for the first time in years." he said.

Joe usually needed a bottle of scotch to crash, but Roxie made the scotch a non-issue. Not because she was boring, which she wasn't, but because she relaxed him so.

"I must be getting loopy. My inhibitions are lowering." he said.

"Then if you're that comfortable, I suggest that we stay as we are until morning," Roxie said. Maybe for the first night in awhile she'd sleep without any nightmares.

"It's okay," she added. "I promise, no naughty business."

"I agree with your plan. Get some sleep, Super-Woman. I'll be here when you wake up." Joe said.

"And no naughty business. I'm as pure as the driver snow." he said, trying to suppress a laugh.

Although the idea of naughty business with Roxie is...appealing to say the least.

"At least one of us is," Roxie laughed. She leaned up then and kissed him lightly on his jaw, surprised that she was content with simply falling asleep in his arms. With other men, she'd always needed more. With Joe, taking it slow felt natural. Perfect, even. "Sleep sweet, Joe."

Every hair on Joe's skin stood as she kissed his jaw, the light touch feeling as though he'd just been plugged into an electrical socket while soaking wet. It was a rush.

"Yeah, I think I will. You too, Roxanne." he said, reaching out gently to tangle his fingers softly in her hair as he closed his eyes. He stroked the silken strands lightly for several seconds as his eyelids grew heavier. He didn't even want a drink right now.

Yes, this was worth it and then some.

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