My Son (young Takami Keigo + m!reader)

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THIS ONE IS A LITTLE BIT SAD IM WARNING YALL
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"Hey Keigo, wanna hear a secret?"

The little boy leaned so his ear was close to your mouth. You whispered,
"I love you!"

He giggled, both at your words and at the feeling on his ear.

"Hehehe, daaaad, that's not a secret!"

Scooping him up into your arms, you hugged him,
"I guess it's not!"

Okay, maybe you spoiled him a little with all the affection you give him. But he deserved it! He'd been through so much, it was the least you could do as his father!

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When Keigo opened his eyes, he was shocked to find himself in his old home.

It was dark and dismal, the air stuffy and dense with dust. Light from the windows was sparse due to the blinds being shut, and there was this awful stench that flowed about.

He didn't like being here.

He wanted to be with you. Where were you?

Booming footsteps approached, and his father was soon in front of him, looking down at him with anger.

It wasn't you.

"You worthless piece of sh*t,"

A hand slapped Keigo on the face. It burned, yet it didn't hurt, at least it didn't hurt physically. When Keigo was living with his old father, he had grown accustomed to the abuse, he learned how to tune it all out.

But because of you and your love, he'd grown vulnerable once more, and began to cry.

He missed you. He didn't want to go back to this life.

Where were you? Why weren't you there to protect him?

He curled up into a ball and began to sob, and not knowing what else to do, he cried out for you.

"Daddy! Please! Come help! Please!"

The room began to shake as he continued crying for you, and as his eyes fluttered open he could see you looking at him with concern.

"Keigo?! Are you alright?! What happened?!"

He hugged you tightly as he sobbed into your shirt,
"I had a nightmare! It was scary!"

You held him close to you as he cried his little heart out, explaining bits and pieces of his night terror to you.

You cupped his face in your hands, giving him a kiss on the forehead,
"Oh Keigo, you don't have to worry about your old father anymore, I'm here for you. I'll protect you,"

You knew you couldn't heal the hurt within him, but you could hold him in your arms. One day he'd be able to fight his inner demons, be able to fight his past, but until then, you'd just continue to shower him with love. He needed it.

He sniffled,
"Dad... can I sleep with you tonight?"

You helped him blow his nose with a tissue before answering him,
"Of course baby. Want daddy to carry you?"

He nodded meekly, and you gently cradled him in your arms as you brought him to your room. Internally you were beating yourself up.

You were actually able to get Keigo to sleep in his room, and it was great! He'd gone a few days without any mishaps, and all seemed fine. But tonight.

He wouldn't have had to suffered if you'd just let him sleep with you. Why'd you have to push him away? Why couldn't you just let him be with you?

You quickly shook yourself out of your thoughts as you reached your room.

You had to care for Keigo, there was no time for self pity.

He clung onto you as you got into the bed, and whispered to you.

"You wouldn't hit me, right?"

Your heart shattered as you answered him,
"Never,"

That was all he needed to hear before he could close his eyes again.

"Goodnight Keigo, love you,"

He let out a little yawn,
"G'night dad, love you too..."

And with that, Keigo fell asleep, no longer plagued by nightmares of the past.