𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔.

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[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

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[ً @aslovewept]

you always look good.

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- pressed against his back .

" northside of saint denis , by the cemetery , " he repeated , voice taking on a slightly theatrical quality as if he were memorizing something important . " see ? i'm already puttin' in effort , rememberin' where to find ya . "

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

he shifted in the saddle , angling himself slightly so he could glance back at her , boyish grin still plastered across his face .

" don't you worry that pretty head of yours , darlin' , " he drawled , one gloved hand coming down to rest over hers where they were clasped -

[𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔞𝔰𝔱 @LEGSTIEDUP]

a soft giggle coming from her when taking his hand, pulling herself up on the horses back with his help. arms falling snug around his waist.

" how are you going to get home ? " questioning the decision to go on her horse, though &&

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- around his waist . " i'll get ya home safe and sound , and then i'll just . . . ride on back here . "

he gave the horse a gentle nudge with his heels , and they started moving at an easy pace away . he sat up a little straighter in the saddle , clearly enjoying having her -

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- and maybe convince ya to tell me where exactly i should be deliverin' these . . . efforts of mine . "

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

boyish grin spreads wider across his handsome face .

" all the time i want ? " he repeated , almost giddy . " that's a dangerous promise to make to a man like me . "

once they passed a group of his hired guns , gene straightened up even more , clearly preening under their -

[𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔞𝔰𝔱 @LEGSTIEDUP]

the sounds of his gunmen now clearer, them seeming obviously occupied by some card game down below.

taking the offered arm, and letting herself be guided through and out the building. &&

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- " come on , sweetheart , " he drawled , boyish smile never leaving his face . " you said i could accompany ya , didn't ya ? well , this is me accompanyin' you proper-like . besides - " he leaned down slightly , " - this way i get to make sure you're safe the whole way . --

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- anythin' . "

lipstick mark still adorned his cheek like a badge of honor , and he made no move to wipe it away .

" besides , " he added , voice dropping to something more intimate , " gives me a few more minutes with ya , don't it ? "

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

he moved quickly , and his gloved hand came up to gently intercept hers before she could turn the handle .

" let me get that for ya , darlin' , " he said , carefully moving her hand aside .

he pulled the door open , hinges creaking slightly . he stepped partially through -

[𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔞𝔰𝔱 @LEGSTIEDUP]

rolling her shoulders - standing straight up as she watched him. " oh- careful.. " as he stood worrying he might trip.

her smile would be bright, amused and true, if she wouldn't compose herself to just show a smaller one.

&&

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- the doorway , then turned back to her with a boyish grin , offering his arm .

" 'course i can handle it , " he said , green eyes bright with something between pride and genuine pleasure . " what kinda question is that ? i'm beau finley , sweetheart . i can handle -

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- would i be if i didn't t see a lady safely to wherever she's goin' ? especially one who just - "

he touched his cheek again , that grin turning absolutely delighted . " well . you can't just do somethin' like that and then walk out , sweetheart . that ain't how this works . "

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

he practically scrambled to his feet , white duster coat flaring behind him as he moved with urgency . one gloved hand flew up to his cheek where her lips had been , fingers hovering over the lipstick mark but not quite touching it - as if afraid to smudge something precious . -

[𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔞𝔰𝔱 @LEGSTIEDUP]

she smirked, letting his words sit for a little, the silence she held almost becoming uncomfortable.

" i will be the judge of that. ", her hand freeing it self from his, palm placed against his sternum, just to feel heartbeat. &&

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- darlin' . and there's all sorts of unsavory people roamin' around . present company excluded , of course . "

hand dropped from his cheek finally , and he moved closer , expensive perfume wafting between them again . " besides , " he drawled , " what kinda gentleman -

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- you want me to figure it out on my own ? " grin turned almost challenging . " i can do that . real good . "

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

he let out an indignant little noise that was somewhere between a whine and a laugh , free hand coming up to adjust his hat properly as he leaned even closer .

" now that ain't fair at all , darlin' , " he protested , though boyish grin never left his face . -

[𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔞𝔰𝔱 @LEGSTIEDUP]

a grin that overtook into a hearty laugh, shaking her head. " oh, beau. i am not going to tell you step by step what a woman of my grace likes. ", she mused, lightly leaning her head to the side, to take a better &&

[𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔. @tailoredsuit]

- that's exactly what i'm talking about . you ain't like anyone else i ever met . "

he brought their intertwined hands up again , this time resting them against his chest , right over where his heart would be beneath all those layers of expensive fabric . " alright , alright . -