(tw depression, self-harm)
hi!! i see that you write for Bennett, so could i request hcs of benny with a chronically depressed s/o who struggles with feelings of worthlessness and uselessness? i feel like he would be able to relate to those feelings ;_; and maybe how he would react if he accidentally saw the scars/cuts on their arms and thighs or caught them cutting themselves?
i dont know if youre comfortable writing something heavy like this. please, please dont feel pressured to write it, if you dont wanna then feel free to delete this ❤️ thank you 💕
not me writing this during a depressive episode 😻 I hope that will help instead of making things worse lmao.
I did not do the self-harm part because I would rather take than on as a separate request when I'm not feeling unwell, as it would be a bit too triggering for me right now.
Also please know you're loved and worthy of so so much in life. You're a piece of art and deserve to be treated as such.
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Bennett with a chronically depressed s/o
bennett may seem oblivious and too pure for this world, but there's more than meets the eye
he has his own struggles when it comes to self worth
he has gotten used to it but still doesn't see himself as much
convinced he's not a person people want to be around and that he's just bad luck and nothing else
he will always its fine but even still it hurts, he feels bad regularly
but after getting an s/o, someone whom he loves and makes him feel like he's loved equally, that has gotten better
he feels more worthy after you came waltzing into his life, like he's loved and has worth
but due to his experience he will be able to spot your own struggles way easier
I personally think he's not one to tackle the problem by mentioning it and sitting you down to talk about it
I feel like his approach would include a lot of praise, physical affection and just making you feel things he knows he needed during his low points
until one day he decides you need to hear it straight up
It's one of those days again, where every little action takes up way too much energy and all you want to do is lay in bed and sleep. These days have been happening more often now and you know that your mental health has been declining, but what can you do really? Asking for help is scary and hard and admitting how you're feeling is the exact same. Besides, the thought of being a bother to Bennett is very much present.
The boy in question has noticed the way you've been acting and the way you look when you think he won't notice, and it scares him. He's all too familiar with it all and wished it upon nobody. At first he tried to help by being a support. He complimented you a lot and showed you his love in more small ways than he did before. But he knows it didn't work the way he wanted, so he decided it's time to talk.
Right now the two of you are sitting in a field, taking a small break from the adventure you two are on. He notices the way you're sitting all hunched with a lost and tired look on your face. It feels like the right time to talk.
"y/n?" He starts off calmly and softly, not wanting to create a hostile or scary at the get go. If he wants to get something out of you he shouldn't rush or make you feel like he's judging or attacking you. But when you look at him and hum in response he knows its okay to continue.
"I- uh- I've noticed something lately, and it's been bothering me for a while now. Maybe you can help me out?" You don't respond but your face does take on a worried look and you turn towards him a bit more. Your body says that you're here for him and open for a talk but your face shows exhaustion and numbness behind the worry. "So, it's actually about you. Now, don't worry!! You haven't done anything wrong. It's just that I can see you've been feeling bad and I want you to know that you can always come to me. I care about you and want to help."
Maybe it's the words he said, maybe it's the genuine and loving way he looks at you or maybe it's just all of it together but your eyes well up and your bottom lip begins to tremble. And he listens as you tell him, being patient and encouraging as it takes a bit. He takes it all in and supports and consoles you in the ways he knows you're comfortable with.
You wouldn't think it possible but the way he looks at you holds more pride and love than he's ever shown before. "Thank you for being open and trusting me with this..." and he proceeds to tell you what he feels for you. How happy and loved you make him feel and that he loves you even more than that. That you're the best thing that has ever happened to him and you're the most beautiful person he's ever seen.
Afterwards the two of you will be holding each other, still sitting down in the grass. A comfortable and loving silence takes over you two as you both take in the words that have been spoken. And you both decide then and there that you will try harder to communicate such things. Things will still be hard from then on, and obviously things won't be solved just like that. But he'll be able to support you better like this and be there for you through it all. And you slowly are able to get rid of feeling like a nuisance and see your self-worth.