𝐄𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭/ 𝐄𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐬

I Will Always Love You - Austin!Elvis

requested: the airport scene from the movie. the reader is in priscilla's position, they beg elvis to go to rehab after his concert, telling him to do it for them, do it for their daughter. however, he refuses and they say their goodbyes. the reader is convinced that this is it; they've lost him fully because they know he isn't gonna get help. however, a few days later they get a call that elvis did go to rehab after the concert and they're so relieved. you can take it from there (and add anything you'd like!)

A/N from tumblr: helloo everyone (: here's some angst except there's a happy ending. weird coming from me, I know. but I hope everyone enjoys this!

pairing: Austin!Elvis x reader

warnings: angst, mentions of drug abuse, Y/D/N means "your daughter's name"

word count: 1347

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You and Elvis had split about a year ago now, and ever since, you've been arguing and fighting with him to get help for his drug addiction. It was one major factor in why the two of you split in the first place. You didn't care about the women he'd bring home or sneak around with. You cared about him. And he was beginning to drown in his drug abuse as every day passed. Elvis is a stubborn man who won't budge unless he sees a valid reason. And you have thrown every reason for him to get help at him, and he still refuses. You still let Elvis see your daughter for now, but soon you're gonna give him an ultimatum as much as you hate to. You don't want your daughter to grow up without a father, whether he's alive or dead, but soon it's going to be the latter if Elvis doesn't get help. And you're going to let him know this.

Today you're picking Y/D/N up from Elvis and Vernon, and you're going to make Elvis choose between a rock and a hard place. You understand why he does the drugs entirely, and you know that it's difficult for him to come out of the depression he's in. So, you're going to make sure you show him you understand but that he needs to do this for the sake of your child. Your car pulls up next to Elvis' car, next to the plane you named after your daughter. Fans are gathered around the area with signs and photos, desperate for a glimpse of your ex-husband. You smooth out your outfit before exiting your car, a member of security opening the door for you. Your daughter comes barreling towards you from the backseat of Elvis' car, her stuffed dog in her grasp.

"Hi baby!" you coo, kneeling down to her level and fixing her shirt that had become crooked at some point, "Say goodbye to daddy."

Elvis waves at you and your daughter from the car, and you motion for your daughter to wave back. He blows her a kiss which she giggles at. Security helps her into the backseat, where she sits and plays with her dog. Vernon gets out of the car, allowing the two of you to speak privately. You give him a close-lipped smile and nod to him in acknowledgment. He smiles a sad smile back to you as the backseat door is opened for you. Climbing in, you sit down and don't look at Elvis or say a word.

Elvis breaks the silence, "Hey," he whispers.

"Hi," you whisper back.

It's silent again for a moment before you clear your throat, "How have you been?"

The last time you saw him face to face was a few months back. Your mother had traded off your daughter to him last time because you had something to do for work, so you haven't seen Elvis for quite some time. His looks have changed a lot since he's gained some weight and is much more tired-looking than before. He has started walking with a cane, even. He doesn't say anything but sighs deeply without a word. You hesitantly reach your hand out to touch him but rest your hand on his instead.