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we-are-inevitable · 3 years

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so i'll try to talk refined // javid (ch. 1)

A/N: this is so self indulgent holy fuck

WARNINGS: implied sexual content, drunken flirting, one night stands

SUMMARY: It was supposed to be a one night stand. One night, one too many drinks, one stupid decision that wouldn't have an actual effect on anything David cared about, aside from giving him a much needed night off.

But, when his one night stand turns out to be a new every day part of his life for the foreseeable future, David has... some choices to make.

For starters: choose to ignore his obvious attraction to the muralist working in his library, or choose to face the challenge head on.

If only he knew how to navigate this plot twist.

Tag List: @tarantulas4davey @oof-musicals @panicky-pancakes (let me know if you’d like to be added!)

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David has never seen someone as gorgeous as the man sitting across from him at the bar.

Maybe that’s a somewhat straightforward statement. David has seen a lot of gorgeous people- he grew up in New York City, for crying out loud; he falls in love with someone new on the sidewalk every day, it seems. There’s just… something about this guy, though, that David is more than a little attracted to.

It’s probably his hair. David has always been a sucker for curls, and this guy’s hair is so curly on the ends- but he has a middle part, and his bangs-but-not-really-bangs are more wavy than curly, and it’s swooped back like some popular guy from the 90’s, or, like... Zayn Malik circa late 2014. Either way, David is loving it.

But that isn’t the only aspect of this guy that he’s loving.

For one, his eyes are the most striking golden brown that David has ever seen, and his tan skin is shining beautifully underneath the gaudy, in-your-face lights in the bar. If David stares hard enough, he can make out freckles dotting the expanse of his face, spread across a sharp jawline and even sharper cheekbones.

Needless to say, David is in love. Not literally, of course- David and ‘love’ don’t really mix well- but he’s never not going to be thinking about Random Guy in the Bar, so it’s kind of the same thing, right?

David almost considers going over to talk to him, but he falters. This is a... regular bar, probably, not one of the many gay bars David frequents, and he’s probably a straight guy with a low tolerance for getting hit on by dudes but, also, it’s 2021, and David is a little tipsy, so what’s really the harm in going over to talk to Random Guy? He might get punched, yeah, but David has taken worse. Much worse. There was that time in high school, when he kissed his boyfriend in the hall and was--

No, no, now is time to think happy thoughts, Tipsy David reminds himself.

Tipsy David is a lot braver than Sober David, and as he stands from his barstool and makes his way over to Random Guy, Tipsy David hopes that Sober David won’t have a black eye in the morning.

He takes in a deep breath as he approaches, but puts on a brave face as he comes up next to the guy. “Excuse me,” He starts, and pauses as the man whips around, eyes widening just slightly, and, oh, God, he’s even hotter up close. “I know this is a shot in the dark, but I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t tell you how attractive you are,” David says, as nonchalantly as he’s able to, while he leans against the bar counter.

The man stays silent for a few moments, and David can practically see the gears turning in his mind- before he’s flashing a megawatt smile at David and saying, “Thanks, man. That means a lot.”

Oh, sweet Jesus, that accent is thick. It’s classic New York- like, classic classic. Old New York classic. Just this side of a stereotype, but oh so genuine, and David is living for it. His voice is really nice, too; not very deep, but gravelly and kind of rough and hoarse and oh, why was this guy blessed with perpetual perfect morning-voice? He sounds like he just woke up and rolled out of bed, so rough and gorgeous.

But that’s beside the point, because this guy is clearly not picking up what David is putting down. That’s alright. Maybe a bit disappointing, but it’s not like David had any high hopes anyway.

David gives a nod and a smirk, standing up straight. “Just telling the truth,” he replies easily, then slaps his hand gently on the bar. “Have a good one.”

“You, too,” The guy says, staring up at David. He opens his mouth, as if to say something else, but instead he just offers a smile and a nod.

David nods back, turning to walk away, feeling pretty good about the interaction. He wasn’t punched, and wasn’t rejected, and--

“Hey, wait,” The man’s voice stops him in his tracks. David turns with a raised brow, taking in the man’s appearance once more- hair, eyes, freckles, skin, jeans and a plain henley with the sleeves rolled to his forearms- and, finally, the guy speaks again. “You… You ain’t too bad yourself, y’know.”

David blinks, confused, until he takes a slow step forward. “That so?” He asks with a hint of a grin.

The guy nods, then crosses his arms. “‘Course. I ain’t the only pretty boy here.”

“Ooh, pretty boy. That’s a new one,” David smirks, then leans against the bar. “So, pretty boy, answer me this. What would you say if I asked to sit with you?”

“Well, I’d probably ask what you’re drinkin’,” The man responds, then gestures for David to sit on the bar stool next to him. “What would your answer be, hypothetically?”

David’s smile widens, and he makes a show of thinking for a moment before speaking. “Well, if a hot guy asked me what I was drinking, I’d probably say a Manhattan with bourbon,” He teases, taking his seat. “And what would pretty boy be drinking, hm?”

“Pretty boy has a name,” He counters with a playful smirk, “and pretty boy is on his second margarita.”

Before David can respond, the man raises a hand and turns to the bartender. “‘Ey, Racer, c’mere,” he calls out, and soon, the bright-eyed blond is walking over, leaning over the bar. “Bring me two tequila shots, and a Manhattan. Bourbon.”

“On it, Cowboy,” The bartender- Antonio, or so it says on his nametag- responds with a wink.

“Cowboy,” David repeats as Antonio leaves, turning his attention to the man beside him. “Pretty boy, cowboy… You have some interesting nicknames.”

“Technically, ‘pretty boy’ ain’t a nickname. You’re the only one who calls me that, sweetheart,” The man smirks, resting his elbow against the bar.

“What else can I call you, then?” David asks, raising a brow as he leans in a bit closer- far enough away to not be in the guy’s personal space, but close enough to still hear him clearly over the booming party playlist blaring in the background.

The guy shrugs, grinning easily, then winks as he looks back at David. “You could start with ‘Jack’,” He replies.

Jack.

Such a generic name, but somehow, it’s just become the most attractive name in the history of ever.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Jack,” David says with a wide grin, holding out a hand. “The name’s David.”

Jack reaches out to take David’s hand and give it a shake, and, fuck, David swears he feels sparks. He doesn’t really have time to think about it, though, considering that Antonio is back with their drinks, and Jack is smiling at David like he’s the only thing that matters.

***

An hour passes, and David finds himself particularly buzzed after a few more drinks- courtesy of Jack, who has not once left his side. They’re both just this side of tipsy, both happy and bubbly underneath the flashing lights of the bar, and are already on their cooldown; nursing cold waters and a shared appetizer to come back to at least semi-sober before they have to part ways.

Maybe part ways.

Truth be told, David would follow Jack back to his apartment in a heartbeat if Jack asked him to.

Because, well, Jack is seriously attractive. Muscles for days, a laugh that’s to die for, and there’s an underlying softness to him; he’s an artist. An actual artist. He’s a freelancer; he has a dual degree in graphic design and studio art, so he paints and makes logos and designs business cards and does murals all over the city and, wow, David falls more and more in love every second. Jack even mentioned he was going to be doing some mural at one of the libraries in the city, which made David’s heart skip a beat. A literary themed mural, done by a hot guy… David might just have to leave his own little library and venture across the city to find it.

As the clock on the wall draws ever closer to 11 p.m., David bites his lip. He glances over at Jack, who is already looking at him, and when he sees the hungry look in Jack’s eyes, he smirks. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

“‘Cause you’re hot,” Jack says, as if it’s the easiest thing in the world, “and I’m wonderin’ what it’d take to leave here with ya.”

David takes in a shuddering breath, licking his lips. “All you need to do is answer a question.”

“Oh?” Jack asks, placing a hand on David’s thigh. “And what would that question be?”

David looks him dead in the eyes. They’re both silent, energy sparking and crackling between each other; Jack’s eyes are dark, dark, dark, and David has to actively resist the urge to give in and kiss him right there against the counter. Slowly, David leans in close, lips barely brushing against Jack’s ear as he asks, “Your place or mine?”

Somehow, between one moment and the next, Jack is dragging David up the three steps into his townhouse, and as soon as the door is shut and locked with a distinct click, Jack has David pushed against the wall.

Distantly, David remembers leaving the bar- one owned by Jack’s friends, presumably, considering the fact that Antonio the Bartender and Mr. Redhead Bouncer Man both whistled when Jack escorted David out by the hand. He remembers walking down the block and turning left, and remembers the weight of Jack’s palm against his own; oddly intimate for the acts they’re about to commit, but welcome nonetheless.

But David doesn’t have time to think about that. Not as he places both hands on Jack’s cheeks and kisses him with all the passion he possesses.

Kissing Jack is exactly what David thought it would be: hot, hungry, competitive, fierce. Jack is strong, but within a few seconds, David has Jack backed against the front door, boxing the smaller man in with his arms.

“Oh, fuck,” Jack gasps as David kisses his neck, gently working the skin with just the barest bite of teeth.

David pulls back, glancing down into Jack’s dark eyes. “That’s the plan,” He says with a smirk, before diving back in to kiss Jack. It’s filthy, it’s fucking amazing, and Jack’s hands are in his hair and on his stomach and reaching around to grope his ass, pulling David ever closer.

“We need to- Bed,” Jack rasps out, but makes no move to leave the position; especially not when he leans up and begins his attack on the column of Davey’s throat. Thank God Sarah has extra makeup at David’s apartment; he’ll need it for work. Hannah might fire him on the spot if he walks into the library looking like a 'harlot'.

David taps Jack’s hip, and Jack seems to get the memo. Without breaking contact with David’s skin, Jack jumps and wraps his legs securely around David’s hips; David moans with the contact, bracing Jack with his hands as he blindly carries the man through the apartment. Had it been any other situation, David would have stopped to look around; he’s always been a sucker for interior design, and Jack has good taste.

But now, David only has one idea in mind.

Jack pulls away and gestures to a dark door, and as David opens it, he’s met with Jack’s bedroom, complete with red LED lights around the perimeter of the ceiling. How fitting, he thinks as he walks forward and all but throws Jack onto the bed. David kneels between Jack’s legs and undoes Jack’s belt with a skillful hand- he’s not at all new at this, he knows what he’s doing- and within seconds, David has Jack’s stupid, threadbare henley up and over his head, tossed precariously to a random corner of the bedroom.

Two things happen at once.

First, Jack sits up, looking more vulnerable than he’s looked during the entire night, and second, David notices the two faded surgical scars on either side of his chest, right beneath his pecs.

For a moment, everything is silent as David’s gaze flicks back to Jack’s face. He looks him again, scans his chest, and his toned stomach, and his hip bones that are jutting out under the waistband of his jeans. He's caught in his own head, stricken by how fucking hot Jack is shirtless, and he must be stuck for a few too many seconds, because--

Jack clears his throat, an awkward little sound, but one that catches David’s attention nonetheless. David looks back down and makes eye contact with Jack, who takes in a deep breath and asks, “This… Is this still alright?”

David raises a brow, and breathes, “Why wouldn’t it be?”

Before Jack can respond, David pulls off his own shirt and tosses it to the side, then leans back down and kisses Jack. His hands fine Jack’s hips and he gives a harsh squeeze, which makes Jack gasp and hurry to undo the button and zipper of David’s jeans.

David doesn’t give him the satisfaction. Instead, he pushes Jack down into the mattress, kissing his neck, then moving to his chest, his abs, trailing lower and lower with every movement, until Jack is panting, whining, begging, until Jack is raising his hips, until Jack is pushing his jeans down.

Until Jack is gasping for breath, thighs bracketing David’s head, moaning a mantra of, “God, yes, David, please, more, more, oh, fuck.”

***

“David! Nice to see ya, hun. Did you enjoy your weekend off?”

David looks over his shoulder as he shuts the front door. His boss, Hannah, is waving him up to the front; he walks to the counter and nods, smiling as he runs a hand through his hair. “I really needed it, yeah. Thank you, Han.”

“Sweetheart, if you ever need a break, you just let me know, okay?” She shoots him a pointed look, and smiles gently. “Go clock in, hun. We got a shipment in the back that needs to be sorted and shelved.”

“Yes, ma’am,” David responds with a grin. He drops off his leather messenger bag behind the front desk, then types his number into the keypad to clock in and log into his account. Once he’s done, David walks to the storage room in the back and stares at the piles of books in front of him.

With a smile, he grabs the first stack. Hannah called him a ‘strange boy’ once, for the very same reason. Apparently, her old employees here at Duane Street Library in downtown all hated sorting day with a passion, but David finds it relaxing. It puts him in a good mood.

Not that he needs this to be in a good mood after Friday night.

David’s hands flex around the spine of a book at the thought. God, he needs to get that out of his head. It’s been, what, two days since then, but he’s still thinking about... Jack. He needs to let go; it’s not like he’s ever going to see the guy again, right? David has no plans to go back to that bar; it was nice, but he only went because there was an event he wasn’t really interested in at the bar he usually goes to- a gay bar, with frequent drag shows and performers who know David by name. A bar that has Britney and Gaga blaring at all times, not one with classic rock.

But, well, that bar seemed like the perfect place for Jack No-Last-Name, and Jack No-Last-Name seemed to frequent it, so it’s highly unlikely that David is ever going to run into Jack No-Last-Name again. It’s a big city, and he’s just a guy from a one night stand that David desperately needed in order to give himself a release.

Figuratively and literally, he thinks.

Eugh. Gross.

Pushing Jack out of his mind, David starts stacking the books onto the rolling cart they keep in the corner. He tries to at least keep them organized- first by genre, then alphabetical- and once he has about forty books on the cart, he pulls it out into the main part of the building. He starts shelving the mystery section first; it’s closest to the storage room, and it’s fairly easy to figure everything out. This mystery section is fun; all of the book spines are hidden, as the books are shelved backwards, and the only tell is the initial of the author's name laminated on the shelves.

There is a sign next to the shelf that says, of course, if you’re looking for a specific book and don’t want to search, come find an employee, blah, blah, but for the most part their guests like this little fun thing they do. It is the mystery section, after all; it’s why they hide the titles, it’s why there’s a basket of books wrapped at the end, it’s why the wrapped books only have the author’s initials and a small, vague summary written on the back.

All very Pinterest-y ideas, but fun nonetheless.

Once all of those books are meticulously shelved, David moves onto nonfiction, and then fiction, and by the time he’s finished with A through G, he’s due for another trip back into storage. H through L follows, then M through Q, then R through Z. When he’s done with the actual alphabetized sections, he gets to start on the fun little pop-up sections throughout the library.

BookTok section; the books that TikTok has been raving about, as an effort to foster more online engagement.

Read with Pride; pride month section. Books about being queer, books about queer experiences, books with queer characters- the works.

Black Authors, Black Voices; a section that has been on display for a while, since the head of the Black Lives Matter movement, about anti-racism and being a better ally to marginalized communities.

There are a few more sections like this that he does; editing them, switching out new books in place of books that have lost traction, creating little fliers and informational cards for the tables… It’s all very nice, very niche, and very much David’s little ‘baby’- his special project. It’s why Hannah hired him; beforehand, she had been trying her hardest to modernize this little library, but she hadn’t been able to hit the nail on the head. In comes David Jacobs, a 24 year old college graduate/grad student with social media management experience and generalized knowledge of what ‘the youths’ are liking, needing a job to help pay his way through grad school…

Needless to say, Hannah basically lets David roam free and do what he needs to do. Of course, she checks off on everything he does, but the new layout and new areas and new ideas are all him.

And it’s working.

The activities that he’s coming up with are getting a lot of participation. Since coming in last year, David has been able to boost community engagement- which, in turn, boosted their annual funding, and they’ve been investing that money into upgrades. Better computers for the Media Center, better toys and activities and little knickknacks for the 'Kid’s Korner' section, better decor to make the library look more lively.

Hannah even mentioned bringing someone in to paint the kid’s section, and maybe even do a nice, Instagram-worthy mural in the Media Center, and--

“Oh, wonderful, you’re here early!”

At the sound of Hannah’s voice up front, David raises a brow. He’s near the back of the library now, and only has about ten more books to shelve, so he doesn’t bother going up to the front. He has a job to do anyway, so it’ll be fine. Distantly, though, he hears Hannah and someone laughing together, which makes David grin; Hannah is always laughing, either with someone or at someone. She’s sassy and snarky and kind of a bitch, but God, does David love her. He couldn’t imagine a better boss.

He focuses on the task at hand, deciding to take his time with it, just to let Hannah talk to whoever it is she’s talking to. Eventually, though, David pushes the cart back to the storage room and makes his way up to the front.

David rounds the corner with a smile and some pep in his step, though he stops in his tracks when he sees--

“David, this fine young man is gonna be painting our mural in the kids section!” Hannah says with a wide grin, and turns away from him. “This is David; he runs our Community Outreach programs and social media accounts, plus helps me with, y’know, sorting through the books,” Hannah explains.

She then turns to David, gesturing to the man next to her. “David, meet Jack Kelly. He’ll be in and out for the next few weeks.”

David and Jack finally make eye contact, and David sees the wide-eyed realization on Jack’s face.

“Hi,” David breathes, his hands clenching at his side.

Jack blinks. Hesitates, then raises his hand to wave. “...Hey.”

Hannah grins, and giggles between them as her hands clasp in front of her chest. “Oh, isn’t this just going to be great?”

That’s one way to put it, David thinks to himself, and by the flushed look on Jack’s face, he’s probably thinking the same damn thing.

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Nekimo’s Story - Chapter 2 Part 1 - Pleasant Surprise

The guards bring Nekimo and her group to a river, allowing them to bathe and drink before the journey.

Nekimo looks at the thin middle-aged woman in her purple buttoned-down shirt and a white coat. She smiles, scoffing before she washes her face.

“Why are you here? Of course you’re valuable. I’ll need a doctor, but… Of all the people I expected to follow me, you’d be the last, followed closely by Dalia herself.”

Orisa seemed agitated. “You’re going to cause a lot of trouble, Nekimo. I’m just looking to keep people alive.”

Nekimo just smiled. “At least I know that if you betray me, it won’t be the death of us.”

A guard walks up to Nekimo and whispers to her.

"I pledged my loyalty to you, but if you do not have a plan, please just tell me this. I refuse to become their cannon fodder if you simply failed to do what you set out. Your display in front of Dalia was pathetic, I hope that was just an act. All of us are depending on your wit here. Your sister's failed promise of someday holding our own after our servitude is why I walk with you now"

Nekimo just smiled at her with assurance in her eyes as one of the overseers began speaking.

"Seven miles down the mountain is a group we want you to take over. Our army could swoop in at any time, but we've decided it's prisoner work. Report back after you've slain every last one of the people within the camp and you will be given another job."

Nekimo knew the story wasn't right. She has seen the map of their territory and that spot has been there for nearly a decade.

After the arduous trip downward, they spot a massive forest which serves as a border surrounding the bald mountain.

While the Adaego scout the way through the densely forested area, Nekimo spots a line of rusty vehicles covered in dense vines and grass. Despite the slight decay they don’t look very old, and might probably still run if their tires weren’t flattened. Rather, they look as if they were abandoned for some years.

“There’s your target” the officer points beyond the vehicles deep into the forest.

Watching Nekimo and her tribe move, the Adaego guards stand by. Nekimo walks forward until she can no longer see them. She stops to take a breath. Burning and sore, the long walks of the day cause her legs to tremble and forces her to sit. Her group of twelve taking the cue to do the same.

The forest feels rather peaceful now while the twitching and burning muscles in her legs calm down. Lying back, the grass is soft and cool; the large tree next to her creating a nice shade.

“Orisa, why do you care about them so much? I know you don’t get preferential treatment there. I remember when you first came back from there you fell asleep at your front door, too tired to open it … I thought you’d be glad to be back, but you returned the next day, as if you hadn’t done enough for them.”

“They aren’t work, Nekimo. They are people … Living, breathing people. Our kingdom has a kind leader; she takes care of her people and unlike the Adaego, we felt warmth and kindness every day because that’s the kind of people we are.

“There’s no we when you talk of my sister’s tribe.” Nekimo interjected.

Orisa nodded and continued.

“They… they have a different society than we do. Their values and virtues are not the same as ours. Honor replaces kindness and hearts are not always open. You might see them as mindless warriors but, when someone truly cares for them…

It changes you. You will never understand that. You’ve never shown them compassion… nobody has. They’re beautiful and passionate people just as we are.”

A woman appears beyond the trees which cuts their conversation short. She is pale and light blonde, lighter skin than the Adaego tribeswomen. Dressed in camouflage pants and heavy boots with a black tee, Her pale rosy face and delicate frame makes her look gentle and disarming, though Nekimo knows from her own appearance that such traits can be misleading.

Going against Adaego orders, Nekimo motions her fighters to stand down.

The woman draws a large pistol, her stance wide and ready to shoot. The gun looks brand new unlike those she is used to being bought and sold between the surrounding tribes.

The woman gazes over the bodies of Nekimo's troop and takes aim at one of the archers at the forefront of the group.

"We were sent by our tribe to give you an urgent message. The Adaego are at war with us and we beg of your help." Nekimo kneels and rests her hands on her knee, those surrounding her confused but silent, knowing well of her testing nature.

She lowers her gun "We have no interest in local politics. However, you all look very hungry. Please stop by our camp and have a meal if this war of yours allows you that."

Nekimo takes on a more confident, authoritative tone as she gets into her role. "We will be much stronger with full bellies and rested heads. We will accept your offer.”

The pale looking blonde walks into the bushes and motions the group to follow.

Ginika whispers to Nekimo

"Nekimo, why are you talking like your sister?"

"She's told me about people like this. Outsiders, they have certain expectations of how we act. Pretend you know nothing of the world and their guard will be down."

"I see. I’m glad to know you still have a plan. From your expression earlier, it looked as if you knew we were being sent to our death!" Ginika smiled, walking along.

The girl leading them turns around a second and smiles while keeping pace.

"My name is Lilith Jarvi, or Lilly, I am the lead assistant for the research group here."

"You are not a soldier or a scout?" Nekimo asked

"Oh I... mean yes. I'm also a guard for the camp."

Nekimo simply nods and keeps following with her tribe alongside her. the girl walks quickly to her camp.

Finally, they get to what looks like twenty or so vans all busted down with flat tires, some of which have completely rusted out while others look almost brand new. Women who look much different from each other with various ethnic features. Most wear hiking gear and plain clothes. all are carrying weapons, two women with long scoped rifles surround a redheaded woman in a lab coat who seems to be the only unarmed there. She quickly notices the group as if she were expecting someone.

Lilly yells out as she steps from the bushes into the open area spotted with stumps. "I've found a tribe who has been fighting with Adaego. They're looking for a place to eat and rest the night. I'm sure we can accommodate them"

"This is Cassidy Lundh, she is the leader of this troop and the top scientist here.

"Nice to meet you!" the woman walks over, also pale but freckled with a petite build and long wavy dark red hair down to her shoulders. A small device loops around her ear with a coiled wire leading into the collar of her white buttoned down shirt. She goes to shake Nekimo's hand which she awkwardly accepts. Cassidy pats herself on the chest and coughs, turning away politely.

Spotting the concern in Nekimo’s eyes she responds "Don't worry about me, make yourself at home for now. We’ll take care of everyone here.”

Cassidy motions a woman to come over to her as she walks away momentarily to discuss something.

"You, however! You have some work to do. We need to have things ready for the guests you brought here." Cassidy laughed and turned around while Lilly flinched. The fear that she felt from the girl briefly took Nekimo's attention from the armed guards.

Nekimo turned around to her friend "Ginika, did you notice? - She knew we were here before we stepped foot in her presence."

Ginika whispered back "She was very relaxed. Do you suspect Adaego are working with them?"

"Possibly. I've never seen anyone so calm around armed soldiers; Not even Dalia herself."

Lilly walked up to Nekimo "Cool off a while for now, our cook is working to make a large meal for everyone in your tribe this evening"

"Many thanks" She let out, slightly sarcastic, already tired of her fake tone.

Nekimo went off talking to some of the people within the camp. She went up to the armed women with rifles. One being a medium built brown curly haired woman of South-Asian descent with very sleek looking blue framed visors “It’s customary of our people to introduce ourselves to the royal guard of our neighbors. What are your names?”

“Wanda Laghari”

The other woman with straight jet-black hair, and sharp lips smiled.

“Hailey Kwan”

Nekimo introduces herself, then leans in a little and whispers.

“So, who put her in charge?” hoping to get a bit of history on the camp’s politics. Instead, being met with an uncomfortable length of silence.

With a nod she walks off to talk to some others, getting just as little information as before.

By the time she finished meeting the people of the camp, she returned to what was left of her group sticking together more curious than satisfied.

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50 Stunning Medium-Length Haircuts And Styles For Thick Hair

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50 Stunning Medium-Length Haircuts And Styles For Thick Hair

Anjali Sayee January 24, 2019

Not too long, not too short: just right!

Have you ever gone on a shopping spree for the perfect little black dress? It has to be exactly right, doesn’t it? Thick hair is the same. You don’t want it too long, or it’ll look drab. Too short, and it looks way too edgy. So what’s the perfect length for your thick hair? Medium length, of course!

Read on to find out which medium-length haircut and style will suit you and your wonderfully thick locks.

50 Stunning Medium-Length Haircuts And Styles For Thick Hair

1. Classic Straight Blunt Cut

If you have thick hair, this is the perfect haircut for you. The blunt ends show off your hair’s thickness beautifully. I think it’s one of the best haircuts out there. It is especially easy to style this cut in an updo.

2. The Bell Cut

Doesn’t the outline of this hairstyle look like a bell? If you live for that plain Jane look, this is definitely the hairstyle for you. It looks simple yet chic, and the ‘U’ cut at the end lends a stylish flair to this look.

3. Golden Brown Layers

I love a good layered cut. It enhances the overall volume of your tresses and looks super cool. Add a nice golden sheen to your brunette locks to take it up a few notches. Looks amazing, doesn’t it?

4. Side Bangs And Subtle Waves

Want to add some texture and volume to your hair without curling it? Then, slight waves are the way to go. Wrap the lower half of your hair around the curling iron for two to three seconds to curl it slightly. Spritz on some hairspray and brush out your hair gently to make the waves seem subtle.

5. Blonde Layers

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Thick-haired women are so lucky! They can opt for layers that start somewhere down the middle and still manage to make it look voluminous. Adding waves at the bottom enhances the hair texture and looks incredibly stylish.

6. Curled-In Shag

The shag haircut has surpassed time to become one of the most classic hairstyles. This shag ‘do can only be pulled off with thick hair. Get multiple layers into your hair and curl the front layers inward to achieve this look. If you don’t want to damage your hair with heat styling tools, use a round brush and some mousse to get this look.

7. Soft Wavy Layers

Ever heard of the phrase “hair that flows like a stream”? This hairstyle is inspired by that phrase. Get layers that start halfway down and feather out at the ends to give your hair a soft look. Style this haircut in loose waves to create a romantic look.

8. Rock ‘n Roll Shag

Rock ‘n roll is always the way to go, and this killer curly shag haircut proves it. It looks messy while managing to remain stylish. This is the perfect haircut for those head-banging moments!

9. Layered Haircut

Layers are a girl’s best friend. Every girl wants stylish and bouncy hair, which can be achieved with layers. The feathered ends of this style make the rest of the hair look thicker and more voluminous.

10. Flicked-Out Dual Layers

While layers are great for thick hair, sometimes, many layers can be a bit too much. Opt for this simple dual-layered haircut instead. There is a little gap between the layers that adds bounce to your hair.

11. Center Fringe With Long Sides

One of the perks of having thick hair is being able to have a thick fringe. Not only does it look chic, but it also helps cover up your forehead and draw all the attention to your eyes, lips, and jawline. Leave a few long sections on either side of your bangs to give your face more definition.

12. Classic Curly Lob

If you have thick curly hair, keeping it nourished can be an everyday challenge. Opt for a nice lob to manage it. A lob is a long bob that comes up to your shoulders. It looks great and allows you to moisturize your roots easily.

13. Mid-Level Layers

Dimensional color involves coloring your hair in different shades of the same color to add texture to it. When you have blonde or brunette dimensional color, you need to be very particular with your layers. Get layers that start from halfway down to showcase the dimension and flaunt your tresses.

14. Two-Layer Haircut

Whoever knew that all it took to jazz up your hairstyle was two layers? This is the quickest fix out there! This two-layered haircut is perfect for anyone who needs to follow a strict dress code at work.

15. Dark Plum Textured Lob

A textured lob is one of the best ways to style medium-length hair. Go for some dark plum highlights to add more dimension to your locks. This hairstyle looks totally cool!

16. Blue Lob With Thick Bangs

Now here’s a look that is tailor-made for anyone who loves anime. Get your hair cut in a blunt medium-length lob and straight bangs. Color it in a bright aquamarine shade to finish off this surreal look.

17. Side Bangs

If you want to jazz up your medium-length hair, add some side bangs to it. They’ll help frame your face. They are also great for covering wide cheeks and accentuating your jawline. You can get some layers at the end to streamline the side bangs.

18. Angled Lob

The angled bob is making headlines all over the world. Don’t worry, you don’t have to chop off too much of your medium-length locks to achieve this look. Straighten your hair to create a sleek look.

19. Honey Blonde Layers

Layers can be accentuated with color. I would suggest getting your hair colored first and then getting it cut in layers. This way, you’ll be able to really enhance the layers. Add multiple shades of the same color to give your hair tons of dimension and texture.

20. Rose Gold U-Cut

The U-cut is known for being a bland hairstyle. But the scales can be raised by adding a nice rose gold shade to it. You can also go for some front bangs to modernize this look.

21. Gray Hair With Feathered Ends

Feathered ends can amp up the volume and thickness of your locks. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself! Using the point-cut method, thin out the ends of your hair. If you have layers, make sure to thin out the ends of each layer.

22. Summer Hair

Summer is that time when we all want to dress up. It’s summer vacay time after all! Try this layered cut with thinned out ends. This layered cut mimics the shag cut, except the layers start shorter at the front and get a little longer at the back. This helps in adding dimension to your locks. And don’t those blonde babylights look fancy?

23. Honey Blonde Ombre

Ombres are everywhere. They’ve become a huge hair statement. Apart from framing your face, ombres like this honey blond one can amp up your hair’s texture.

24. Dark-To-Light Dimensional Brown

A dark to light ombre is a great way to spice up your hair. It also helps in adding depth to your tresses and framing your face. I love how the waves that it’s been styled in accentuate the colors and texture.

25. The Curl And Wave

Thick, straight hair tends to lack bounce and look lifeless. Style it in some subtle curls or waves at the ends to add bounce and shine to it. You’ll be surprised by how much it livens up your locks.

26. Blonde Balayage On Brown Hair

Being brunette is awesome, but I’m sure you’ve wondered how you would look with blonde hair. Instead of opting for a complete hair color change, try this blonde balayage first. The best thing about it is that since it is a lighter shade than brown, you can color it back if it doesn’t work out! But, to be on the safe side, check with a hairstylist which blonde shade will suit your skin’s undertone.

27. Side Curls

Volume depends on how you style your hair! Adding nice big curls to your sides and bangs can make your hair look voluminous and stunning. These big curls on the sides also enhance any added hair colors.

28. Brown Balayage

Have you ever gone to a forest and seen those small springs of water that lead to a river? The sun reflects off the water and makes it look like gold. This hair color reminds me of just that. It looks surreal and also helps in framing your face.

29. Blonde Ombre

If you have thick hair that is naturally dark, consider going for a blonde ombre. It will make your thick hair look luxurious. It will also give you the makeover you’ve always wanted!

30. Side Parted Layers

A side parting is the perfect companion for thick hair. It is the easiest way to style your medium-length hair when you’re in a rush. You can also part your hair on the side you normally don’t part it when your hair looks too greasy.

31. Peekaboo Highlights

Peekaboo highlights are hidden highlights. It involves coloring the under section of your hair and leaving the top layer untouched. When you have thick hair, peekaboo highlights – like these magenta ones – stand out and look brilliant.

32. Caramel Waves

Rich and delicious caramel! Just mentioning it made your mouth water, didn’t it? Take that deliciousness to your locks. Style your hair in waves to accentuate this gorgeous color, and you are good to go.

33. Bronde Mix

Ahh, the age-old rivalry between blonde and brunette! I say, why not both? They create a killer combination. This mix also frames your face beautifully. The top brown half makes your face look longer while the lower blonde half softens your features.

34. Golden Highlights

Gold is the color of royalty. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity. It also can make your hair look thick and lush! This is because, when coupled with brown, it adds depth and dimension to your locks.

35. Brown Lob With Highlights

Your shoulder-length lob can be spiced up with curls at the end. You can also highlight it with a deep chocolate brown shade to add depth and gloss to your naturally dark tresses.

36. Colored Lob

The lob is one of the most sought-after hairstyles. It’s very stylish and perfect for anyone who wants to go for shoulder-length hair. You can add some texture to your hair by getting it cut in layers and colored in a sun-kissed shade.

37. Blue Ocean

Do you ever feel like your hair is too long or too short to pull off a color? Take this mix of teal and blue, for instance. If it’s too long, it can look like a never-ending stream. If it’s too short, it might look like a small puddle of water. I think it looks best on medium-length hair. It looks like a wonderful stream, thanks to the curls.

38. Beach Hair

Beachy hair colors have been in demand for a really long time. That comes as no surprise as they create the perfect summer vacay look. The key to achieving the perfect beachy hair look is to style it in loose waves and spritz on some sea salt spray.

39. Blonde Tips

If you want to accentuate your natural hair color, go for a contrast look. Check out how the natural brown shines when paired with some blonde tips in this look. You don’t need to go for an ombre, just some simple highlighted tips will do the trick.

40. Deep Auburn Curls

Adding dimension to your hair can go a long way in making it look gorgeous. It adds depth to your locks while making them thicker. It also adds a nice sheen to your tresses. If you have brown hair, opt for a shade like deep auburn, chestnut brown, or dark wine.

41. Shadow Roots

Keeping your roots dark can make your hair look longer, and your face look slender. Dark roots also show off your natural hair color and texture. Get a shade that matches the undertone of your natural color but is a few shades darker.

42. Icy Blonde Balayage

Looking for the perfect winter hairstyle? I’d suggest this icy blonde balayage. It looks stunning and magical. The shadow roots add a mystical feeling, and the lavender-gray highlights amp up the dimension of this look.

43. Dimensional Bronde

Bronde is one of the few hair colors hairstylists can’t stop talking about. The dark roots in this look become lighter as they reach the ends. The feathered ends will make your hair appear thicker.

44. Purple Curls

Everyone’s going crazy over balayage, and rightly so! The balayage is a more natural and flowy way of highlighting hair. Instead of opting for natural shades, go for a vibrant shade like this violet. Style it in curls to jazz it up.

45. Espresso Balayage

Anyone who loves coffee knows that espresso is God’s gift to mankind. It’s all coffee – and that’s what makes it so delicious. Get your medium-length hair colored in an espresso shade to carry that feeling with you everywhere you go. Style it in waves to make it look deep and luxurious.

46. Platinum Blonde

Platinum hair is stunning! It’s all the rage right now. It looks like white with hints of silver and blonde. Check with your hairstylist if it will work with your skin’s undertone.

47. A-Line Lob WIth Blonde Highlights

Adding some contrast highlights to the sides of your A-line lob can turn up the heat on your locks. It works especially well if you want to soften your face shape and features. It also adds depth to your tresses.

48. Peach Ombre

Women who have light brown hair tend to opt for a blonde transition. Be different and let your inner warrior out with this peach ombre. The peach hue goes well with the light brown top. It will bring your hair back to life.

49. Lilac Hollywood Curls

Medium-length hair is perfect for Hollywood curls. That’s because they look incomplete when your hair is too short, but need to be folded when your hair is too long. Opt for a lilac shade with these curls to create a gorgeous Insta-worthy look.

50. Colored Layered Bob

Medium-length hair is also perfect for experimentation because it’s long enough to display two or more colors, but short enough to fade and grow out quickly. Experiment with bright combinations like this peach and blue blend.

Now that you know the medium-length haircuts and styles that you can opt for, here are some easy tips to maintain them.

Maintenance Tips For Thick Hair

Use a protein hair mask at least once in two weeks to nourish your hair. If you don’t take proper care of thick locks, they can lose their volume. Opt for a natural hair mask over one that contains chemicals.

Get regular trims. This will keep split ends at bay and refresh your style.

Wash your hair twice a week. Before you wash your hair, do some oil therapy. Massage your head and hair with some warm oil and leave it on for an hour. This will give your hair the nutrients it needs and adds shine.

Watch your diet! What you eat ends up going to your hair as well. Your hair needs many vitamins and nutrients to stay healthy, so you need to eat healthy.

Every once in a while, take a break from your heat styling tools. And when you do use them, don’t forget to use a heat protectant. This will protect your hair from heat damage.

Medium-length hair is perfect for experimenting with new styles. Hope this article helped you understand how you can amp up your medium locks. Which one was your favorite style? Comment below to let us know!

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