Better days ( graves an child reader)

Honesty ( chapter 7)

A/n- YALL I AM BACK FROM THE DEAD , chapters a short but enjoy !!!

You listened to his words as he spoke to you. You nodded thinking about his words before you looked up at him.
'' Why'd you actually adopt me ? you could've said no....maybe there wouldn't be as much problems with me around as you guys make it seem like there is.''
You questioned as you looked up at him.
'' kiddo...truth is I don't like to see kids suffer , when we found you I couldn't leave you stranded on your own. You deserve better days and i promise you that when this deployment is all over you'll have a better life.''
He spoke softly.

You listened to his words and you tilted your head at him. Graves had seemed so distant and cold at first but now he was showing you a side not many got to see. Yes he may have been a hard working commander and may have been very stern and blunt but he did care even if he didn't show it at times.
" yknow , private Riley...what she had said before wasn't right and wasn't in her place but trust and believe me you belong here and you will stay as long as I'm alive."
Graves' soft tone reassured you with a kind look , his gaze soft and defenening.

You listened to his words , you were on without refuge , on the run and scared. Now you held purpose , you had a chance to become your own person and to be free and happy. You looked at him and titled your head thinking of all the possibilities but your eyes narrowed a bit.
" I'm not calling you dad if that's what you think."
You spoke quickly.

Graves raised his hands defensively and shook his head with a low chuckle that arose from him.
" No need kiddo , call me whatever you wish."
He spoke back to you as he looked back at his paperwork and continued to fill out forms and reports. You thought back to Rex as you were reminded of his words and actions back at the barracks.

He had tried sticking up for you in a way and that was....it was great honestly. You looked up at graves and stood up on your feet feeling a little
Lightheaded as you had stood up too quickly and you looked over and walked up to his desk. You saw graves scribbling some stuff down as he worked intricately on his papers and he looked up at your figure that was looming over his hunched posture.

" Do you know where Rex is ?"
You questioned with a semi urgent tone.
Graves stood quiet for a moment as he clicked his pen on his desk and set it down as he looked up at you. He thought for a moment , letting his thoughts wander before speaking to you with a sort of firm, gentle tone , not as authoritative as it usually was.
" rex is in training , is there something you need from that private ?"
He cocked a eyebrow at you.

You fidgeted with you shirt before speaking.
" I just need to speak to him.."
You spoke with a small vast smile hoping he'd let you leave the office/room now. He gave you a look before sighing and waving his hand off with a chuckle.
" you're free to go y/n , be back by chow or in other words dinner."
He says with a orotund voice.
You nodded quickly before exiting his office and walking into the large hallway.

When one's actions come to play the others thoughts stay at bay.