Set after Rescue
TW: Past Childhood Trauma, C-PTSD, Trauma Response
(Third Person Omniscient)
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Fawn
They are done trying. Absolutely done trying.
Are you happy yet? I don't care if you hate me. If you want me to be happy then I'll be happy for you
They decided they were just going to put a facade up, try to be normal, and pretend everything was fine.
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Alex picked Hugh up and brought them to the precinct since the heater at home had broken down.
It was a hard day after school, they tried to act as if everything was fine.
"Hey, I have to work, but you can stay out here in the bullpen." Alex smiled warmly. The kid nodded in return.
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"Hey, kid. You look happier. How's it going?" Fin asked.
"Fine." the kid said with a smile and continued to work on their homework.
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"Hey, how's Hugh?" Olivia asked when she saw you across the room when she walked in.
"They seem fine."
"Don't you know that people mask their symptoms in front of others?" Olivia retorted.
Fin shrugged.
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Fin wanted Hugh to help him with something.
"Hey, kid! Have a very important job for you, you think you're up to it?" Fin asked.
The kid wanted to please him and immediately replied yes.
"We are going to have a fun time reorganizing the storage room." Fin smiled at them.
Unable to say no, the kid sat quietly next to Fin and started to reorganize the storage room with Fin. Doing exactly as instructed extremely cautious not to anger anyone, afraid that they would be yelled at.
The need to please others is greater than the thought that was at the back of their head telling them that they didn't want to do it.
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It was late at night, and Alex and Hugh finally got home after the long day.
Hugh finally got to their room and slid down the door.
"Happy? Yeah, I'm happy." They said as tears flowed down their face. "I've tried. I have been trying. I've been trying for my whole entire life for as long as I can remember. Trying to survive and not give up and end it all."
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AN:
So basically Flight and Fawn is the most used coping mechanism
Also, this is the worst chapter out of the four. It doesn't accurately depict Fawn. But I'm losing motivation so...
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