Mommy dearest (BNHA x MOM reader)

02 The system sucks

Tenko has spent the night, but now it is time to go to the police station. Let's hope for mom she can save Tenko from the system.

note: Because of quirk laws and the consequences of villains, the adoption process is very short/instant, where they check up later. If the guardian is not fit to parent, they are stripped of legal guardianship and remove the child.

When you wake up that morning the bed is suspiciously a little bit warmer, unconsciously you scoot over to hug the warmth. Sometime through the night Tenko had woken up from a nightmare, the events leading up to his family's death still fresh on his mind. Fearing that all that had happened that day was a dream, Tenko set out to find you. In his panic he wasn't registrering where he was, so he didn't realize that yes he was in your home. Tenko's panic-ridden mind had surprisingly guided him in the right direction, and it didn't take him too long to find the master bedroom. Crying in relief when he saw you sleeping there, he contemplated if you would get mad at him should he sleep in your bed.

But you had been so kind to help him, and had shown him nothing but gentleness and kindness. With those thoughts in mind Tenko decided that the chance you got mad at him was slim enough, and he climbed into bed with you. Dried tears on his face as he burrowed it into your chest.

When you finally opened your eyes, adjusting to the light and looking over at the digital clock, you concluded it was early. A small shuffle next to you reminded you of the extra heat next to you on the bed, the sight of little Tenko next to you caused a smile to spread on your face. He looks so peaceful. You noticed he seemed to have cried at some point in the night, and you reached out to slowly stroke his cheek. He must have had a nightmare, poor boy.

Tenko's eyes fluttered open at the light touch on his face. He lightly nuzzled his head into the warm touch, waiting until the sleepy feeling left his head. "Morning honey" you whispered as you gave into the sudden urge to kiss Tenko's forehead. "mhm, morning" Tenko yawned, before closing his eyes a little again. You couldn't help but smile at the sight, he was so cute. Stretching your limbs you carefully crawled over the now once again sleeping Tenko, careful not to shake the bed too much. Breakfast wasn't going to make itself.

Walking into the kitchen you began taking out all the necessary ingredients to make scrambled eggs and bacon, with of course a side of fruit for your quirk. Gentle humming while cooking for two was a great way to start the day. Once breakfast is ready, you return to your bedroom to wake Tenko again. "Wake up Tenko honey" softly you shook his shoulder to awaken him. Tenko was still sleepy so he decided to just make a grabbing motion, signaling for you to pick him up and carry him.

Not seeing the harm in it you obliged his request to be picked up. Cradling his small body in your arms, you walk to the dining table with Tenko slowly waking a bit more. Sitting Tenko down on a chair at the table, you then walk into the living room getting a blanket to chase off the chill. Tenko was sitting just where you left him, stars in his eyes at the sight of the delicious food. Normally before the incident he wouldn't be fed every morning, or it would be dry and old cereal as a punishment. Softly you drape the blanket over Tenko's shoulder so he wouldn't be cold. He still only wore that one shirt you had that didn't totally drown him.

You sit down and begin eating, though you look up to see Tenko hasn't touched his food yet. "Tenko, why aren't you eating?" you ask him, searching his face for any sign of discomfort. Tenko only fidgeted in his seat "I'm allowed to?" the question came from him in such a meek voice you weren't sure you heard him correctly. "Of course, I made it just for you." you smiled at him, motioning with your hand for him to eat it. Tenko carefully took a bite, he didn't believe it. He was still too used to dry cereal.

Tenko's whole expression brightened when he tried the food in front of him. Once the comfortable and safe atmosphere got to him, he began rambling a mile a minute while simultaneously trying to eat his breakfast. It was such a lovely morning filled with laughter, and stories, at one point you had to cut Tenko off to wipe his face. Fruit juices and some of the egg hung onto his chubby cheeks, even with the malnourishment he still had some fat in his cheeks. It added to his charm.