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TED X READER FIC: Pool Party (established relationship)

Content warning: discussion of body image

On paper, everything was perfect. It was one of the rare sunny days England had been allocated per year, you’d had a couple of ice cold lemonades and Ted had promised you home made pizza. But the obstacle remained.

The pool. Your swimsuit. Your brain couldn’t move past it. You sighed as you looked at yourself in the mirror, a small frown on your face. Shit. You’d never worn a bikini before, and this one was… revealing. Keeley had picked it out with you and you’d trusted her counsel. She knew more about this sort of thing, anyway.

Beautiful, poised Keeley. Naturally pretty Keeley. Keeley who didn’t need to scrutinise herself in the mirror before every social interaction.

It was her event you were preparing for — a pool party she’d set up, a chance to chat to her pals from her modelling days to see if they might be interested in working on some new brand deals she’d pulled in for her firm.

You’d been hesitant about accepting her invitation. You weren’t really keen on pool parties, didn’t enjoy swimming much and didn’t have anything suitable to wear. Keeley had managed to persuade you by helping you find a new swimsuit and asking you to bring Ted, too. The latter had been a substantial factor in swaying you.

For the six months you had been Ted’s girlfriend, he had been nothing but a calming and reliable presence in your life. He let you know on a daily basis how much he adored you. The mere thought of him singing your praises brought a blush to your cheeks.

“Hon?” Ted called, poking his head around the doorframe. He was decked out in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and red swim shorts. They looked good on him. “Are you ready to head out to the pool?” he asked, rubbing your shoulder.

“Umm. About that.” You answered, looking down at your flip-flops. “Can I borrow one of your shirts? I’m kinda regretting this swimsuit. Bit of an impulse purchase,” you laughed nervously.

Ted stepped forward immediately, taking your hands in his large, warm ones. “Darling, look at me,” he said softly, “you can always borrow my clothes, but why the second thoughts about your new kit here? Did something happen?” he asked so earnestly you thought you might cry.

“No…” you trailed off, not able to hold eye contact for very long. “I don’t like the way I… look… in this,” you gestured broadly at your body, hovering over your midsection. The thought of the models outside scared you — you knew they’d never say anything mean, but you couldn’t help but feel woefully unprepared, despite the body acceptance work you’d been doing over the past few weeks. You thought you’d gotten to a pretty comfortable place - helped along by Ted’s doting manner - but the pool party and the skimpy swimsuit and all the attention felt like too much, too soon.

“Oh honey,” Ted sighed, standing up to his full height to pull you close against his chest. Your head was resting against his collarbone and you could hear the boomBOOM of his heart. It was very comforting. “We don’t have to go out there, darling. We can go home. I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable. I wanna help, hon.” He pressed a kiss to the top of your head. “I want you to know,” Ted continued, “I think you are so very, very beautiful. Inside and out. You’re the stuff of my dreams. I want you to be able to see that one day too, but I understand if you’re not quite there yet. That’s okay. You’re learnin’. I’m proud of you.” He wrapped his arms around you.

“Sweetheart? Can you give me a chance to show you what I see? In the mirror? I don’t wanna convince you to go out there or anythin’. I just wanna help. Sound ok?”

You nodded, knowing Ted would never push you to do something you didn’t want to do.

Ted stood behind you, your legs between his, and put his hands on your hips. His chin was resting in the junction between your neck and shoulder. “Look at us,” he breathed, “conquerin’ the world together.” He smiled. “You make me so happy, sweetheart. I want you to be happy, too. I want you to see what I see when I look at you. When I get to bask in how wonderful you are, honey,” he drawled as he trailed his fingers over your ribcage. “Beautiful, stunnin’, gorgeous.” His fingertips ghosted a ticklish spot. “I’ll remember that one for later,” he winked at you in the mirror.

“My goddess.” He whispered reverently as he rubbed your hips. “So good to me. The prettiest girl in the world.” He kissed your jaw. “I love all of you. It’s the easiest thing in the world. Like breathin’. Unlike the offside rule.”

He fake scowled for a minute, which made you chuckle. “Thank you Ted, I love you too.” You replied, already feeling a little bit better. “I’m just anxious about wearing this bikini. I’ve never worn one before.” Ted spun you around so you were facing him instead of the mirror, love and concern written across his features. “And,” you continued, “this might be silly, but I have a bit of a hang-up about my tummy. Well, my belly-button,” you pointed downwards. “It sticks out and I don’t like it. It’s bugged me forever. It’s why I don’t wear bikinis.” You sighed.

“This lil fella right here?” he poked it lightly, making you giggle. “Ding dong. You’re the cutest little button I’ve ever seen. Like an adorable lil cinnamon roll. I just wanna devour it,” Ted exclaimed, suddenly pressing a kiss to it. You jumped with laughter. “Ted, if you continue like this, we will be going home. For a different reason, though.” You smirked at him, having regained a bit more confidence.

“Oh I promise, we will revisit this later,” Ted said in a mock formal tone. I can’t wait.” He winked again.

“So,” you gathered your breath, moving towards the door, “I’m ready to head out there.”

“Are you sure?” Ted checked in again, his hand on your lower back.

“Yes,” you felt a surge of confidence. “With you by my side, I can take on the world.”

You pulled him in by the neck to kiss him deeply by way of thanks.

“Oi!” Roy shouted from downstairs. “You two lovebirds coming down?”

You looked each other and smiled. You’d do it, together.

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