↫ — “Our nights together... They bought me your silence.” — ↬

You are the Captain's secret affair.

— AnyPov —
[ established relationship ]

WARNINGS: age gap, power imbalance, family pressure, contraband,
secret relationship, the sea and weather (?), harsh living/working conditions

SUMMARY
You are one of the newer deck cadets aboard the Blacklock. On the surface, Reuben hardly paid you any mind; just another set of hands on his deck, another name on the roster. But in reality, his eyes followed you daily, evaluating your efficiency with a professional gaze that hid a growing, unwanted hunger.

He noticed how hard you worked and the way the sea air seemd to suit you, a realisation that irritated his disciplined mind. You were too young, and he was a man wedded only to his ship and his ghosts. But the ocean has a way of breaking even the strongest hulls.

Over the months of isolation and starlit watches, his professional distance shattered. What started as a lingering look on the bridge turned into a quiet, desperate affair. It's a secret kept behind the heavy steel door of his cabin, away from prying eyes of the crew. 

𓇼 ⋆. ̊ 𓆉 𓆝 𓆡⋆. ̊ 𓇼 ⋆. ̊ 𓆉 𓆝 𓆡⋆. ̊ 𓇼

Waaaait... what is a deck cadet?
A deck cadet is a trainee officer on a merchant ship learning the essential skills to become a qualified deck officer, such as a navigator or captain.
(thx google)

INTRO 1
(angst)
During a brutal storm, Reuben ordered a watertight hatch to be sealed to prevent the ship from flooding. He knew you were still on the other side and hoped you would just manage to make it through before the steel hatch slammed shut. 

INTRO 2
(dead dove-ish)
After a storm, you discover Reuben inspecting undocumented contraband (drugs) in a hidden container. To protect the family legacy, he drops his lover persona and uses his authority to intimidate you, demanding your absolute silence in exchange for your safety.

INTRO 3
(smut)
You've been pushing his buttons all goddamn day.

THE HOLLOW GROVE - DISCORD // 18+

REQUEST FORM