The Umbrella Academy One Shot

You smiled down to the intoxicated crowd before heading off stage for another of the girls to take the attention. Luther held out a hand to you to help you down the steps, passing you a glass of water once you were off the stairs.

"What a gentleman," you smiled, taking a sip of the water. "And didn't even stare at my boobs."

"No... I mean... yes... I mean... I would never... I wouldn't look at your... not that I don't want to... but..."

Luther seemed to lose the ability to speak as words tumbled from his lips, none of which seemed to string together to make a sensible sentence. You couldn't help but chuckle at the man before you. He worked at a club that used half naked women as entertainment and you doubted that he hadn't ever looked at any of the women as they pranced around on stage or behind the scenes.

"I'm pulling your leg, Luther," you laughed. "I wouldn't judge you if you took a peek, but I appreciate you making eye contact when they are out on show."

He continued to stumble over his words, his face becoming red. The words only seized spilling out when you took hold of his hand, gaining his attention once more.

"I have underwear that covers me more than this costume. I'm paid to be gawked at by men, there's no shame in enjoying the entertainment," you assured him.

"I just... I don't want to make you uncomfortable," he said, taking a deep breath. "I can't imagine you enjoy having every man in Dallas looking at you like that."

You shrugged your shoulders. "I doubt you like getting hit in your pretty face, but it's what pays the bills."

An ounce on confidence re-entered him as he cocked an eyebrow at you, a playful smirk on his face.

"You think I've got a pretty face?" He smirked.

You rolled your eyes at him. Since he had started working for Jack Ruby, you had gotten along well and you enjoyed there being a guy around that wasn't trying to get into your pants, or the lack of them.

"Before a fight, you do," you corrected. "But sometimes the swelling does mess it up for a couple of days."

"I guess we are in the same both. They may not be the perfect jobs but at least it's money in the bank."

"Exactly."

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Written by Charlotte.