Charlize Theron characters x reader One-Shot book (platonic)

Platonic Lady Lesso x Never!reader

TW: None

Safe with me

It was a cold friday evening. Lady Lesso was strutting down the hallway, making rounds through the dormitories, making sure all Nevers were in their beds when she suddenly stumbled into a first year Never in the corridor by one of the windows, sobbing. Lady Lesso would usually drag the student into the Doom Room for breaking curfew but something about the 12 year old girl was tugging at her heartstrings.

Looking at the young girl, Lady Lesso sighed internally before deciding to help her. Gently lifting the sobbing child off the floor, she carried her to a nearby bench.

"There there, Y/N, right?" she whispered softly.

"Why don't you tell me what happened?" Lady Lesso asked, giving the girl a reassuring squeeze on her shoulder.

"N-n-nightmare-" you hiccuped, "s-sorry."

Taking a seat next to the girl, Lady Lesso wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her close.

"Nightmares can be terrifying, especially for someone as young as you. But remember, they're only dreams - nothing more than shadows dancing behind closed eyelids," Lady Lesso gave her a gentle shake.

"Now dry those tears and let's get some sleep, alright? We wouldn't want your studies to suffer because of nightmares now, would we?"

You nodded, suddenly throwing yourself into Lady Lesso's arms, taking the dean by surpise.

Shocked by the sudden burst of affection, Lady Lesso hesitated for a moment before wrapping her arms tightly around the girl. As she held her close, she couldn't help but feel a strange warmth spreading through her chest.

"Remember," she murmured softly, "if you ever need someone to talk to or just want some company during bedtime, I'm always here. Now let's get you tucked in and chase away those nightmares once and for all."

Standing up with the girl still in her arms, Lady Lesso carried the girl to her office. Lady Lesso sat down on her chair with the girl nestled in her arms, she took off her trench coat off, wrapping it around the shivering Never.

Leaning back in her chair, Lady Lesso cradled the sleeping girl gently against her chest. The softness of the moment caught her off guard, reminding her of a time long ago when she too had needed comforting from Dovey after a particularly vivid nightmare.

"You're safe with me, sunshine," Lady Lesso murmured.