Crimson: Book 2 of "Red: A Keith x Reader Love Story"

Chapter 10

A/N: Hey, everyone! So because I'm a shit author, I haven't updated in centuries. I'm so sorry. I hit a dead end and then I had a lot going on with the end of the school year and whatnot. I hope this chapter is somewhat acceptable.

Thank you to @kaibenvan for the awesome artwork!

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"I have a son," Richard says, looking up at you. "I have a son named Blu. I-I have a son," Richard laughs, happy tears spilling out of his eyes.

You nod, wiping away a few of your own. "He's a great little shit."

"This world is parallel to our world right? So isn't he here too?! Can I meet him???" Richard asks excitedly.

You swallow. "He's dead. He and Varius are dead. I- the other me, killed them."

Richard looks grave. "That's terrible. Red is a cruel woman. She even murdered her own brother."

"Yeah. Well, she has no sympathy for deserters." You exhale.

"Tell me about him again though," Richard begs. "Please,"

"Well, he's nearly eighteen now. He has ice powers, complimentary to my fire. He looks a lot like you, Dad. Just, you know, younger." You chuckle. "He's really funny, and kind. And he loves Varius more than life itself."

"I have a son," Richard repeats. He smiles up at you and your heart pangs at how much it looks like Blu's.

"Yeah," You say quietly.

"I'm sorry, I know you miss him a lot," He suddenly says gently, putting his hand over yours.

"So much," You laugh, wiping your eyes. "And I miss Keith more than anything,"

Richard looks softly at you. "Tell me your story, (Y/N). What happened to you after I was 'killed?'" He makes quotation marks.

You think about all the torture you had gone through over the past few years. "You don't want to know, Dad," You feel a lump in your throat.

"Was it that bad?" He murmurs.

"No," You shake your head. "It was even worse,"

"Please tell me," Richard says. "I want to know what your life has been like without me."

You glance sideways at Rhoe who bites his lip.

"Sir, it's really not a good story," Rhoe inputs lowly.

"Please," Richard pleads.

"Alright," You close your eyes. You take a deep breath. You open your eyes. "I'll tell you. But forgive me if I leave out the details. And I'll need Rhoe to explain some stuff I can't."

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Blu moans sleepily as his eyes flutter open. He looks up at Varius, who sleeps underneath him. Blu pinks a little and stares at his beloved. He sees the way his soft, messy white hair falls across the pillow. The rise and fall of his bare chest. His soft lips parted as he breathes slowly. His long eyelashes kissing his cheekbone.

Blu removes his hand from where it rests on Varius' chest and softly brushes a piece of hair out of Varius' face. Varius stirs a little, his eyes fluttering open. His eyes meet Blu's and a smile spreads across his face. His left hand comes up and cups itself around Blu's and he kisses the inside of Blu's palm. Blu gasps as he feels Varius' small retractable fangs lightly trace his flesh.

Varius chuckles, and kisses Blu's palm again before entwining their fingers. Blu stares groggily up at his mate from where his head rests on Varius' shoulder. Varius snakes an arm around Blu and hugs him closer, their bare bodies pressed against each other