Smooth Criminals (Boothill x Fem reader)

Chapter 11

(I'm tired bruh)

The next morning, you knocked on Boothill's room. Not to you know, just see him but to take up on that ship offer.

You tapped your foot, a little impatient even though it's been a minute of waiting. Just as you were about to knock again, the door opened  and you find your cowboy with bed hair and tired eyes.

He hummed and rubbed his eyes, yawning, "Yeah? What's up sugar?" He asked. You find it amusing he can put up with the nicknames at a tired state. Now don't get that morning voice into your head.

You cleared your throat, "I want to take up on that offer for a ship,"

Boothill's face beamed, "Really?" He seemed awake now, "Oh alright! Lemme me get ready and I'll call them for you,"

You smiled and nodded, "Okay," you walked away to give him privacy.

Before you walked back to your room, you jumped. Clementine stood in front of you with two feet, along with Niay, who wagged his tail happily, "Oh my god! Clem, you scared me!" You calmed yourself down and then realized, "You're suppose to be bed rest right now! How are you standing?!"

Clementine looked down and wiggled her leg, she smiled and pointed to it, "But looks it's not broken! I have superpowers!" She jumped higher than usual. Niay tried jumping too. Where did she get all of this energy from?!

You caught her before she could potentially hurt herself. You held her up with her arms, her in a T pose, "You were healing for a day! And yay, cool, you're Batman but don't jump around," you stared at her left eye and assume her fast healing was from the gem.

You took Clementine and Niay to the lobby, where only Pompom was there. Pompom smiled at you guys, "Good morning, passengers! Do you know where will you be heading soon?" They asked as they swept the floor.

"I assume after Boothill takes us to a repair and build center for me then we'll be heading off from there," you answered and glanced at your family for a second, "Who knows what will happen if we stay in one place for too long,"

Pompom nodded, "Then it was great having you! Aside from the downside though," they mentioned.

Clementine pressed her face against the window, "You can see the galaxy better from here!" She pointed and looked at you.

You smiled and sat on the couch beside her, Niay doing the same with her.

Clementine put her breath on the window and drew a nose and ears are Niay. Niay whined in confusion, waggling his tail.

You heard the sound of metal and chains, assuming it was Boothill, who walked to the lobby. He had a huge grin on his face.

"Alright Fluffly puff! Take us to (I couldn't find information of where he was "reborn")" Boothill said in excitement, turning you guys. His eyes averted to Clementine, a hint of happiness yet sorrow in them, "Hey there kid. Wow, you're... already walking," his last sentence was out of sadness but also full of confusion. She broke her leg, how is she walking now?

Clementine smiled and walked over to him, "Yeah! I have superpowers! And one of them is fast healing!" The gem has so much energy, it seems to affect your child's behavior now. More hyperactive.

Oh she's gonna become a menace, oh well. Boothill looked at you as if wanting your confirmation on the truth. You sighed and nodded that it was true. You hoped to discuss this with the wiser in the train.

"G- great kiddo," he seemed worried of Clementine, "But make sure to not use it as much," he pointed a finger up.

Clementine looked at Boothill's body finding it fascinating, "Is this your amor?" She asked pointing.

"Ah! Clementine, don't point that's rude-,"

"Oh nah that's okay," Boothill reassured you and turned back to Clementine. He hit his chest, hearing the sound of metal clanking, "It's not amor. It my real body,"

"Where you born like that?"

Boothill chuckled, finding Clementine so adorable, "You could say that,"

You gave a small smile on your face. Clementine and Boothill seem to get along already. It was as if they already knew each other. It made you kinda jealous on how you weren't so close to your daughter. You mostly wanted to protect her, to the point where it felt like her choices and feelings didn't matter.

You sat silently, while just mindlessly watching them. Something stirred inside your heart. Boothill seemed to get along with children very well. You wondered what was his past like. Curious when he mentioned he was sort of born into a body of a cyborg.

Himeko yawned as she made her way to the lobby. She caught off the what she assumes and secretly teases, the 'found family' "Oh, good morning, everyone," she stopped when she saw Clementine without crutches.

You stood up to walk over to her, "Good morning, Himeko," you said and went closer to her, whispering, "I'd to talk to you about..." you titled your head to your daughter.

You and Himeko quietly discussed what was going on with Clementine. The gem had healed her completely. Another benefit for her, but another reason for her to be kidnapped at any moment.

After that little talk, Himeko warned me that I must keep a very close eye on Clementine. And said to calls her if anything else happens.

Later, you, Boothill and Clementine were set off on your own. After the express stopped at your destination, Caelus cried a little too much. Um, well you didn't really know him, but you guessed you might be a good friend to him in a moment of a few days.

"Caelus it's not like they're going to die or anything," March gave him a judging look of 'God why do you have to act this way.'

"WAHHHHH," Caelus wailed.

The three of you waved as the express set off into space. You still felt like you can hear Caelus's crying in the back of you head.

You shook your head in annoyance, and shiver.

"You alright there sugar?" Boothill ask as he held Clementine for you.

You rubbed the back of your neck, "I can still hear Caelus crying," you mentioned and he chuckled.