Just One Time :: Lloyd X Reader

Chapter 31

Jessismothertruckingchis I haven't updated in 37 centuries I'm so sorry.

Also, plot development, yaaayyyy!! (Can you hear my suffering yet?)

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When I woke up, Lloyd was still with me, but I was curled up in front of him, much like he had been that night, except I was on my side.

One of his arms were under my head, acting as my pillow as his hand rested against the back of my head, the other was wrapped around my waist.

I sighed contently into his neck, until I heared the footsteps downstairs and realised that oh shit oh shit oh shit, Dad and S/N are home!

Grabbing his shoulder, I shook Lloyd in an attempt to stir him from his sleep.

He grumbled in complaint, but his eyes cracked open to peer at me.

I couldn't help but smile, the image of him lying in front of me, his bright green orbs peering through his half-lidded eyes to kind of glow in contrast to the shadows on his face, shimmering through the curtains of his shaded, yet still golden, locks.

He was beautiful.

"Good morning, Greeny," I teased, grinning at him.

He hummed in acknowledgment before closing his eyes, pulling me closer, and probably attempting to fall back asleep.

"Lloyd," I whispered, prodding his stomach with my finger. "Wakey wakey."

"No," he grumbled in reply.

"But Dad and S/N are home," I stressed, tugging on the back of his shirt. "You gotta go,"

Letting out a deep sigh, he released me and sat up, rubbing his eyes and yawning. He streched his arms up above his head, muscles flexing under the thin white fabric as I joined him in sitting upright, leaning my head on his shoulder tiredly when he was done. He responded by resting his own noggen on top of mine.

We stayed in that possition for what had to have been at least ten minutes, although I wish it'd been longer.

Before pulling away, Lloyd turned his face into my head, placing a few gentle kisses, sighing through his nose in content.

Then, he arose, stretched once again, and making his way over to the window where he then paused to look slightly over his shoulder at me, just enough so that I couldn't quite see his face.

"Y... Y/N..." He started, "This battle against Morro... You know it's not over, right?"

I blinked. The question brough a sudden solumn mood change, and I hadn't been expecting it at all. What had happened to the warm, cuddly, happiness we had been in only a few moments ago?

Why the fuck did I wake him up?!

Slowly, I nodded. I completely understood that. Morro wasn't gone - we just had Lloyd back. The ghost was still out there, still planning, and taking small actions in order to create his big action.

Which I still didn't fucking know, why does nobody tell me anything?!

But why did Lloyd seem to think he needed to remind me of this? He knew I wasn't stupid... Didn't he?

"Yeah," I said softly. "Yeah, I-I realise that... Why...?"

Lloyd sighed again, stepping up onto my windowsill as he pulled up the glass. "I don't think this is the right place to explain it." He replied, and my heart dropped.

"Oh..."

At my obviously downput tone, he turned his head so I could fully see his face. "Come by the monestry soon, and I'll explain it then, okay?"

I sent him a small smile, standing up and walking over to him. "Okay." I said, before pressing my lips to his one last time before he left.

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Misako arrived at my house only a few hours later, claiming that she needed me.

Yaaayyyy...?

I had been in the middle of helping S/N pack, Dad had decided that as long as Morro was causing havoc around the city, he didn't want us there.

So, of course he threw the biggest tantrum (much like I myself did when I found out we were leaving) when Koko refused to leave without me.

And S/N complained about wanting to go too.

Of course. It's the little sister in her.

"Look, Mr. L/N," Misako started, clasping her hands together for some form of emphasis. "We really need Y/N. She's essential for-"

"What?!" My Father yelled angrily. "For bait?! I think the fuck not! Y/N is my daughter! You wouldn't allow your child to risk their life for-"

"But I do, D/N!" She screeched back, eyes brimmed with tears as she huffed. "My son risks his life every single day to save the lives of every citizen in this city! Without question! He goes out and he faces the villains, all of them beat him ruthlessly. Even when he's not wearing the mask, bullies come for him. He never gets a break. Not unless he's with his family, or Y/N." She gestured to me, out of breath, a few tears fell. She wiped away those salty droplets, and continued with shaky breathing and a croaky voice. "Every day I fear I might lose him... My only child... Everyone I meet is an enemy to my son. Every place is a place I could lose him. Every person is a person I could lose him to. Having legitimate fear of things like this is understandable if your child is in the line of fire. But Y/N won't be, I wouldn't do that to her. I didn't want to let my son... But it was his fate."

Poor Misako, I thought, frowning as I watched her try desperatley to compose herself. She's obviously kept this in for so long.

Placing a hand on her shoulder, I gently rubbed my thumb along the fabric of her shirt, offering comfort. Then I turned my gaze upon my father.

"Dad," I started, "I'll be fine, I-"

"Lloyd?"

I blinked. The sudden comment of his name was so random, especially from Dad, who unapologetically carried the utmost distaste for he and his family.

"Lloyd Garmadon?" My father continued, his head bowed. "He's your son?"

Misako took a moment before nodding. "Yes," she whispered. "I promise she won't be harmed if you let her help us. We just need her-" she sent me an unsure side glance before continuing - "skills."

Great, now Dad definitely won't let me go help. Good job, Koko. Well done.

There was awkward tention in the air until he spoke again.

"She can go," My eyes widened at that, and Dad lifted his head to send a serious stare, that was probably also mean to be intimidating. "But, I'm trusting you, and Lloyd, to keep her safe. Don't get me wrong, I don't like Lloyd, much, much less his father. But I trust Y/N to make good friends, and good choices. And I don't particularly feel like moving again, this city is the only chance I have at giving my girls the life they deserve, or something as close to that as I can get. So, if Y/N trusts you lot... Then I guess so do I. Just keep her safe."

Misako smiled understandingly. "I will do my absolute best to ensure her safety." She vowed.