Request
Hi! I'm back with another request!
Could you do a foster family AU SBI? Tommy's been really overwhelmed with all the good changes happening to him since he got to the SBI house and is terrified of telling his family of his regression because of a lot of not nice homes he's been in. But after a really bad day at school and being generally overwhelmed, he slips into babyspace accidentally. Wilbur finds him and asks his dad and brother for help, and Techno's just like, "pog, I'm Ranboo's CG so I know what to do," and they all help to get Tommy calm again.
Items: pacifier, bottle, stuffed cow (Henry ofc)
Littles: Tommy (0-1), Ranboo (if you want to add him) (1-2)
CGs: Techno, Phil, Wilbur
CW: crying, pacifier, bottles
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Tommy's been having a really good few months, his new foster family was by far the best he's ever been in. For the first time in his life he felt safe, he had his own room, he could have a snack whenever he wanted and just an overall feeling of family. Wilbur and Techno were like older brother, Phil acted like an amazing parent and Ranboo was pretty close to him too.
Ever since he was in foster care he would go from home to home every few months but he had hope this one would last. Foster care is a rough way to grow up so Tommy had picked up age regression to help cope with having such a stressful childhood. He wanted to tell his family about it desperately but it didn't end well the last time he told someone which landed him being sent to another home, so he kept it hidden.
Today was probably one of the worst days he's had since being at Phil's home. He was overwhelmed, suddenly the early morning chaos before school that he could normally tolerate had him walking to school by himself, unable to handle the loud conversations that usually accompanied him.
Being new at school wasn't easy either, he was practically alone all day besides the one or two people that were nice to him everyone else was loud and rude, Tommy just couldn't catch a break. His classes passed quickly which he was grateful for but as if his day couldn't get worse it did, his last class for the day was by far his least favorite, the teacher hated him for no reason specifically. All Tommy had done was ask the person next to him for help and it set her off, yelling at him until he was at the brink of tears.
Once school was finally over he rushed home as quickly as he could brushing past Wilbur as he tried to keep himself from having a meltdown and regressing.
Tommy sat in his room trying everything to catch his breath, nothing was working and any attempt to stay big was thrown out the window as tears flowed down his face. He rushed to his suitcase pulling out a worn cow plush, clutching it closely to his chest as he cowered in the corner.
Wilbur was concerned when the blonde rushed past him, deciding to go check on him as the faint sound of crying could he heard from his room. "Tommy?" Wilbur called out from the other side of the door. Reluctantly he opened the door to see Tommy, "what's wrong Tommy?" He asked only for Tommy's sobs to grow louder, as he reached out desperately for the brunette "okay I'm here!" He said, slightly panicked as he pulled the little into his lap. Wilbur tried his hardest to get Tommy to calm down to no avail "Phil!" Wilbur called out loudly making Tommy flinch, after no response he called again this time making sure to cover the younger's ears.
In the living room the three others sat there when Phil heard Wilbur shouting for him, getting up and shooting down the hall as Techno and Ranboo followed closely.
"Wil what's- Tommy" Phil said attention switching to the hiccuping teen.
"He won't calm down I don't- I don't know what to do" Wil stuttered in a panic.
Techno stepped forward crouching in front of Tommy, "Toms, can you tell me how old you are?" He asked softly, leaving Phil and Wilbur confused as Tommy lifted up a closed fist. Techno nodded, "that's okay" he comforted "can you take a deep breath for me sunshine?" He instructed, everyone watching over him as he took shaky breath, "good job little one" he praised.
The others looked at Techno with awe at how he got the boy to calm down so quickly, "what's going on?" Phil asked breaking the silence.
"Toms here seems to be super little and having a very bad day" Techno explained, still looking confused Techno continued, "It's a coping mechanism to deal with stress or anxiety, Ranboo also does it and I take care of him"
"How can we help?" Wilbur asked, both of them taking in as much information as possible
"Well considering he's in baby space, he could probably use a bottle, does that sound good sunshine?" Techno asked the little, earning a small nod.
They got up to leave Tommy's bedroom Wilbur carrying him as Ranboo tugged lightly on Techno's sleeve, whispering something in his ear. "Looks like we have two littles on our hands right now," Techno said, sending Ranboo off to get his things.
Wilbur waited with Tommy and Ranboo in the living room while the others prepared a bottle in the kitchen. "Whatcha got there boo?" Wilbur asked.
Ranboo was quick to show off all of his toys he brought, explaining each and every toy "I li'e dis one lots" he said handing his dog plush to Wil, "where bubbas toys?" He asked, referring to Tommy.
Tommy held up the worn plush he had in his arms, "I think that one's Tommy's favorite" Wilbur said, "Is that right Angel?" he asked watching Tommy smile shyly, burying his face in the crook of Wil's neck.
"I can share mi'e" Ranboo offered quickly, handing over more of his toys to Wilbur.
"That's a great idea bud, maybe later Tommy can play with you" Wil said.
Phil and Techno returned with a bottle for Tommy and sippy cup for Ranboo, the youngest immediately reaching out for Phil "do you want me to feed you?" Phil asked only to be met with more grabby hands. Phil sat down on the couch taking Tommy from Wil and slowly leaning him back to give him the bottle.
The bottle of milk was almost gone the second Tommy started drinking, Phil having to tell him to slow down. As soon as the bottle was done Phil went to take it away which left Tommy whining as he brought his hand up to his mouth to replace it.
"No no sunshine, those are no good" Techno interfered, stopping the blonde as he grabbed an unused pacifier and putting it in his mouth, "isn't that so much better" Techno said.
Tommy stifled a yawn as he laid his head against Phil's shoulder, "someone's had a long day" Phil said cradling his head softly. "You can take a nap little one, we'll be here when you wake up." He assured.
Slowly, Tommy let himself drift off in Phil's arms, somewhere in the back of his brain hoping things could stay the same.
True to his promise they were all there when he woke up later, no more packing up and going to another home, Tommy was there to stay, he'd finally found his family.
