So this is kind of a more mature Josh than usual in one part because I had a weird ass dialogue in my docs and I figured why not. This is basically Maya suffering through his horrible co-workers. Short? What is common knowledge of what one is writing \_(•_•)_/
Maya was looking at herself in the mirror, wearing the backless short dress. She looked at her figure, more importantly, her legs, as the black glitter dress was short, doubtfully. "You look great, Maya," the familiar and deep voice came from behind her.
Maya cracked a smile, looking at him through the mirror's reflection, "That's what you're supposed to say. I should've gone to the store and gotten something a little," she sighed frustratingly as she tugged down the dress, but it wouldn't budge. "Longer," she blew out more air.
Josh walked over with his tie hanging around his neck (okay, but imagine him like that omfg)and kissed her neck. "You look beautiful as always, and I don't have to say that."
She rolled her eyes, still insecure. She continued to stare hopelessly at herself, ignoring the soft kiss he left on her shoulder. Seeing she was having no change in heart, Josh moved in front of her, blocking the mirror view. He looked at her sincerely, and despite his tender voice, his words sent shivers down her spine. The good kind.
"You are gorgeous, Maya. And if anyone stares at your legs it's because they can't decide which way they would rather fuck you." He leaned closer and spoke slowly into her ear. "But don't worry, I'm the only one who can do that."
She glared at him when he pulled away, and he chuckled at his effect, continuing his tie.
They'd entered the office party with linked arms - Well truthfully it was Maya clinging to him. She was still undeniably nervous and insecure, and she had never been best at big and meaningful parties.
After ten minutes they had separated, Josh being sucked in by the finger foods and Mrs. Filch's neverending talk about how rude it was not to finish a conversation and Maya by the presidents of his Law Firm who liked her - a bit too much. Josh would sometimes growl and curse about how they seemed to be more interested in her than anyone they actually knew, anyone who wouldn't allow themselves to be looked at (Maya always tried to wear extra clothes, too) if it meant Josh wouldn't be downgraded.
Let's be clear; Josh loved his job, not his employers, and Maya loved him, and his employers were assholes that were to be replaced someday.
"Of course, a young and pretty woman like you would understand how hard it is to be respected in such a business world." Mr. Fill was absolutely the worse, because not only did he like to look, he was also the most sexist and narcissistic man she'd ever met.
She looked around as she tossed the old man a weak smile, both irritated - Maya couldn't decide if slapping him was worth it - and exhausted. It was almost comical, how she met Josh's eyes almost instantly. He was about five people, all grouping, and looked as miserable as she felt.
Help me, he mouthed to her. She mouthed back, Come here, looking needy. He tried, too, because he got past half the boundaries until another person stepped in front of him. She ground her teeth.
"He loves you," someone chuckled in her ear. She looked over to see a handsome looking fellow, and he raised his brows at her startled look.
"I love him," she looked back her dark-haired fiance.
"I know, you two are the talk of the firm. Josh, and his extremely hot wife-to-be." He mimicked someone from his work.
Maya rolled her eyes, "Is there any actual work you people do or is it just Josh?"
"Ah, don't worry. Once you two get hitched they'll eventually get over it. They just like to dream. Personally, my girlfriend's hotter than you."
Maya smirked, "Good motto."
"Unlike you two, however, we aren't so different in personality. You two are like a fire, your either gonna burn the world down or give it light." He moved away, to some other group of talkers and left her pondering. Maya couldn't decide now if she liked stranger's conversations or if they were more confusing than interesting.
She brightened immediately as Josh started to walk away from his lurkers, rather suddenly based on their faces, and kissed her. He mumbled in her ear and made her laugh, "My sanity and patience will die here."
Seeing Mr. and Mrs. Fill watching them like birds, she focused on Josh. Only Josh. Maya brought his lips down to hers and drowned in them, needing something wonderful and sweet to lift her spirits. His eyes lightened her heart, however, when she muttered a Same and smiled with him.