Richard Grieco Imagines

Mirror

You walked into the bedroom with two glasses of orange juice but frowned when you realized the bed was empty.

"Richard?" You turned and called out towards the bathroom door. "Baby, are you in there?"

When there was no response you put the juices on the nightstand and rushed to open the bathroom door. When you pushed it open you stopped dead in your tracks. 

Richard was bent over, both his hands on the opposite sides of the sink and he was staring at his reflection in the mirror. Tiny soft tears were rolling down his cheeks and he was muttering something to himself ever so quietly but you didn't have to hear it to know what he said. You heart broke at the sight because it wasn't the first time you've witnessed that. It scared you that underneath the tough facade he was putting on he could be so vulnerable. 

You walked inside the bathroom and gently moved one of his hands so you could slide between him and the mirror. You took his face in your hands and wiped his tears with your fingers, kissing both his cheeks.

"I love you." You said softly. "I've seen your kindness and your strength. I've seen the best and the worst of you. I love what you are, what you do, how you try. You are the most amazing man I've ever met and every day I thank you and God for the happiness and privilege to be your girlfriend."

You then gently moved and stood next to him to look in the mirror.

"Do you know what I see? I see a pair of brown eyes deeper than the deepest ocean and brighter than the brightest star. Soft tan skin covering exquisite bone structure and unruly dark hair on top of it to complete the most handsome man I've ever seen and I'm in love with."

You smiled slightly and curled your fingers around his.

"No one likes his reflection in the mirror but everyone has someone who loves him for how he truly looks and is. I'd love you always even if you were the ugliest man in the world because the true beauty that really matters is here." You placed your free hand on his heart. "And you've got too much of it. "

He looked at you for a moment with so much intensity shining through his deep, sad eyes before he wrapped his arms around you and held you tight. You hugged him back and rubbed his back gently. When he released you from the hug you lead him to the bed. You climbed on your side first and when he lied down he put his head on your chest. His ear was pressed against your skin and he could hear your heartbeat. It was soothing and it helped him relax and feel better. You kissed the top of his head and covering both of you with the blanket you wrapped your arms around him. He closed his eyes and soon drifted off to sleep. You stared at his beautiful face that was now so peaceful. He looked like an angel and you made a silent promise to always be there for him when he needs comfort and to never leave his side. 

He's your everything and you hope he feels the same way too.