Love at First Video (Misha Collins x Reader)

Interrupted Sleep

That evening you fell into bed, exhausted. West and Maison were completely different than Griffin and Amelia, and they had kept you on your toes all day. You knew it was the first day, and that they were getting to know you, like you were getting to know them, and they would push the boundaries as much as possible. But they had listened well, and three of you had gotten along amazingly. 

Sighing, you grabbed your phone, and unlocked it, noticing you had a couple of missed texts from Misha. Opening the first one up, you smiled at the picture of Misha standing in front of a large crowd. Written below the picture he said, "Wish you were here with me."

Saving that picture onto your phone, you clicked on the next one. "I hope the monkeys are behaving. If not, threaten them with tortures of cleaning. That usually works for me." You laughed as you read that one, knowing Misha might tease his kids, but he loved them with his whole heart.

You clicked on the next one, covering your mouth as you read the words. "This is Misha, I promise you. And I would lick the floor if you asked me to." It read, and you had to laugh because you knew it wasn't Misha. Jared must have gotten a hold of his phone.

The next text confirmed your thought. "I'm so sorry. The giant Moose got a hold of my phone. At least it wasn't as bad as I expected."

You read the last text. "I know you're probably busy getting the kids into bed. I know everything is going well because you're such an amazing person. I miss you, and I will see you soon. Sleep tight." 

Smiling at your phone, you quickly sent back a text. "Today was fun. Exhausting but fun. The kids were great. Tomorrow we're going to try cooking together. Miss you too." Setting the phone down, you turned the light off, needing a good night's sleep for the next day.

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Trying to snuggle into your warm sheets, you felt them slowly get pulled away. Groggily trying to pull them back, you heard a tiny giggle before cold toes touched your legs. Waking you right up, you sat up in bed, turning on your light. It was then you noticed Maison in bed with you, her head hanging down, her arms wrapped tightly around an old stuffed elephant. 

"Maison?" You asked, sleep making your voice hoarse.

"I had a nightmare." She whispered, coming closer and wrapping her small arms tightly around you. You hugged her back, softly running your hands along her hair.

"Want to tell me about it?" You asked, sliding down until you were laying down and she was cuddled to your chest.

She hiccuped, and you could tell whatever it was, it had disturbed her a lot. "I couldn't find Daddy. I was all alone, and I couldn't find him." She sobbed, as you rubbed her back soothingly. 

Not knowing what else to do, you grabbed your phone off of the nightstand, and video called Misha. You knew it was early in the morning, but you hoped he would wake up.

After a couple of rings, you heard his groggy voice before you saw only his stubbled chin. "Y/N, it's 2 in the morning. Is everything okay?"

"Daddy!" Maison squealed, turning to face the camera.

"Maison had a bad dream that she couldn't find you." You explained to him, as he moved the video screen so you could see all of his face.

"Hey munchkin, you didn't lose me. I'm right here. I will always be right here." He promised, as she took the phone from your hands.

"It was so scary Daddy." She said, but you could tell that talking to her Dad had cheered her up.

"Why don't you cuddle with Y/N for a while. She will keep you safe. Then I will be home in a day or so." 

She nodded, sleep already clouding her vision, and she laid back down, cuddling into you. "Thank you Misha." You whispered.

"No, thank you. Thank you for being there for my kids when I can't be. And you can always call me, no matter what time." He said, before kissing the screen and signing off. You turned the light off, before trying to get comfortable. It wasn't easy with a small girl attached to you like glue.

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When you woke that morning, you felt another body pressed against your back, and you slightly turned to see West cuddled up behind you. Maison was still glued to your front, and you had a kink in your neck from sleeping so weird. It took some maneuvering, but soon you were finally able to detangle yourself from the sleeping kids.

Looking down, you couldn't believe how fast they had already laid claim to part of your heart. They were sweet kids, kids who just needed a chance to be loved. It wasn't as if Misha didn't love them, but with their mom gone, they needed a female touch, a mother's love. You didn't want to rush things, but you hoped things with Misha worked out, because you could see yourself loving these two as if they were your own.

Wanting to surprise them, you rushed down the stairs, throwing together a quick breakfast of eggs and toast, putting it on a tray before coming back to your room. Both kids were just starting to stir, as you sat the tray down next to the bed.

"Morning sleepyheads." You said, and that fully woke them up.

"Morning." They both answered, their hair sticking everywhere.

"I was thinking we could have a lazy morning, eating breakfast in bed while watching a movie. How does that sound?" 

They nodded their heads, and you handed out plates before scooting in next to them, turning your TV on and quickly finding a cartoon. The three of you stayed that way, enjoying your time together. Once they both handed their plates back to you, you winked at them. "Are you guys ready for some fun today?"

"Yeah!" They both answered.

"Well, I thought we could go to the store, pick out some ingredients, and bring them back. Try our own little cooking show." You explained, and while Maison was all for it, all you could see was a frown on West's face.

"West, what's wrong?" You asked him.

"That's Dad's thing." He answered, and you understood.

"I know it is, but I thought we could try our own version." You tried again, but he wasn't having any of it.

"No. I only do that with Dad." He was adamant.

"Fine. Can we at least go to the store, and pick out items. Then tomorrow, all of us can cook together?" You asked.

West thought for a moment, and you thought he was going to say no. "I guess." Was all he finally said.

"Good. Now Maison, why don't you go pick some clothes out. I want to talk to West for a second." She ran off, leaving you alone with her brother.

"West, I just wanted you to know that I'm not trying to take over for your Dad. I just want to be a part of your life too. I used to do these videos with the kids I used to babysit and we had lots of fun."

He tilted his head at you as you continued to speak. "But for now, let's just start with shopping. That way we can surprise your Dad when he gets home tomorrow."