Learell

“But I am clever.” チシヤ Diamonds

[cheshirelearell]

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Love You to The Moon and Back | Ongoing | Strictly Platonic | Child Reader

Word Count | 18K

Summary | In a world like the borderlands, you wouldn't expect a child to have made it so far. Yet when her mother gets killed and she's left with only him, it's only natural Chishiya is who she chooses to stick by. Or, Chishiya takes in a child.

Warnings | Major Character Death, Gore, Violence, Death, Nightmares, Descriptions of Panic

Chapter One, Game

Chapter Two, Atlantis

Chapter Three, Before I Went Under

Chapter Four, Dreamless Sleeps

Chapter Five, Calm Before The Storm

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I Can Still Recall | Oneshot | Romantic | GN Reader | Maybe part 2?

Word Count | 1.5K

Summary |  Since the meteor you've been struggling to remember something. Or someone?

Warnings | Angst

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I Love You Too. | Oneshot | Romantic | GN Reader 

Word Count | 700+

Summary | Chishiya loved you too.

Warnings | Heavy Angst, Major Character Death

[cheshirelearell]

Love You to The Moon and Back // Chapter Five - Calm Before The Storm

Eventual Dad Chishiya with Mute Child Reader - Platonic Only

2.6k Words

Chapters Warnings - Maybe brief allusions to drunk people, Anxiety, Parent loss, Missing her mother :(

Chapter Summary - Letters, Routine’s and New Games.

Author’s Note // Thank you all so so much for being so patient with me. I mentioned briefly that writers block was beating me down but it really does a number on you. TT It’s been a long few months and for that I really apologise. I’m writing this hoping to get back into the swing of things. I now have a good idea of where I want to take this and what I want to write next. I really struggled with knowing what I wanted to happen but not knowing how to fill the blanks to get there. I’m super thankful to each and every one of you. It was actually rereading all of the sweet comments and asks that I’ve received about this series that really helped motivate me. <3 I can’t thank you guys enough. <3

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I really apologise if this is not up to par, I am hoping to get back into the swing of things with this story. Please let me know of any spelling mistakes, any constructive criticism and I really apologise if Chishiya is OOC or this chapter is boring. TT <3

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It had been around six days since her last game and to say she was anxious would be an understatement of the century. If she was honest, it had barely felt like any time at all that had passed. Yet it felt like it also felt like it had been years. At least, it felt like years since she’d seen her mother. Heard her voice, felt her comforting touch. 

She missed her. 

Knowing that she would have to compete in another game tomorrow shook her to her core. Just thinking about it gave her chills. Just how brutal would this one be? Would it be a high ranking card or a lower one? Would it be hearts or clubs? Diamonds or spades? Which one would be better? Y/n had no idea. There probably wasn’t a ‘better’ game.

Ever since she’d met Kuina on her, technically, second day the woman had been stopping by a lot of the time, sometimes bringing plates of food or snacks, sometimes trying to interact with Y/n and other times just hugging the girl. She didn’t mind though, liking Kuinas presence and her hugs. 

Chishiya and her had grown somewhat comfortable around each other, managing to keep out of each other's way and adapting to a simple routine. It was rare he’d speak to her, the both of them just sticking with their own things. Y/n with her drawing and Chishiya with his crafting. 

Sometimes he would mention he’d be gone for an hour or so, attending some of those meetings he’d briefly explained to her. And a few times the three of them went down to have breakfast or dinner in the cafeteria. 

Over the past days Y/n had been withdrawn. Lost amongst her wandering thoughts and stuck repeating her nightmares on a loop. She’d preferred sitting by herself and focusing on her little drawings. Sometimes when she’d felt particularly alone she’d sneak up onto the chair next to Chishiya as he was working.

Y/n looked down to her left wrist. A little coiled bracelet with a number tag attached was wrapped around it. She’d been fiddling with it for the past few minutes. Chishiya had gone and retrieved it the day after she’d met Kuina. Being given a rather low number, but that was to be expected. Although she didn’t have a room. Since she was still a child the majority of people agreed that it would be best if she stayed with someone for the time being. 

Soon after getting her bracelet and being told that she’d have to be rooming with someone indefinitely, Chishiya and Kuina had tried getting her to go and stay with the latter instead. However when they’d tried to gently usher her out of the door when it was time for Kuina to leave, Y/n had retreated behind Chishiya. Wrapping her arms around one of his legs and grasping on tightly. 

It wasn’t that she didn’t like Kuina. She’d actually grown to be really fond of her. It was rather she preferred being with Chishiya. The feeling of safety she’d associated with him made her want to stay with him more. So in the end it was decided that she would be staying with Chishiya after all. Resigning to his fate and merely sighing, gently landing a few pats on the top of her head before she let go.

Eventually the day grew late, the sun began to set, and they both made their way down to the cafeteria to meet Kuina for their dinner. After piling their plates high with food, they all sat down at their usual table. While they had begun eating, Kuina greeted Chishiya with a wave and Y/n with a big smile and hug, Y/n had realized a few things about this place.

During the time she had been here she had come to realize that all people really do here is party. She’s seen people carrying drinks all the time, laughing, joking and playing around with their friends. At night she can usually make out the heavy tones and bass of the music that plays during the day, only stopping in the early hours of the morning. Continuing again from around midday. 

Y/n assumed that most people hang around at the pool and maybe some like to relax inside, either in their rooms, other peoples rooms, or lounging around various places at The Beach. She’d seen them scary people before as well, normally walking in groups of twos and occasional threes. The ones that are allowed to have shirts or trousers and carry around their weapons. Equipped with cocky attitudes and scowling faces. 

Y/n didn’t really like them all that much. Opting to avoid them whenever she can, although it seemed Chishiya had a similar idea as it was rare she ever even saw them. Hearing them was another thing altogether though. And unfortunately something she couldn’t avoid even if she wanted to. 

Eventually all three of them had made their way through their dinner and a similar routine followed as it had the last few nights. They make their way to the rooftop, relaxing in the last few rays of the sun, sometimes accompanied by silence and other times by mindless chatter. At least to Y/n it was anyway, since she preferred bringing up her paper and pencils to attempt a drawing. 

Sometimes when she feels compelled she even writes a letter for her mother. Nothing fancy, only filled with a brief recap of the day she had along with a few drawings to accompany the words. 

After they’re finished on the rooftop they make their way to either of their rooms, where sometimes they talk for hours more, or as little as a handful of minutes. Minus the one time Y/n fell asleep before Kuina had left their room, usually it would end with Kuina giving her a big hug again before leaving. 

Then the day would end with Y/n tucking herself into bed before going to sleep. Sometimes Chishiya would be on the other side of the bed, sitting atop the covers with either a book in hand or one of his many projects. And sometimes he would be over by the desk, getting started on something new. 

Waking up the next day was similar to the rest, retrieving breakfast with Chishiya, either wandering around or heading back to their room until midday where the loud and obnoxious music would start. Y/n would usually fit a shower in sometime during. However, today was different.

It had been seven days since her last game, and she knew she had to go back. What seemed like willingly throwing herself into hell, even though she knew she really had no choice in the matter. 

Her stomach was wound tight with knots that seemed to be pulling even tighter the more the day carried on. Barely being able to stomach a biscuit for lunch and pushing around a few pieces of fruit for her early dinner. Although Kuina and Chishiya never said anything. Merely Kuina sparing her a few saddened looks every time she caught her eye. 

Y/n figured they understood how she must be feeling. After all, they’re going through the same thing she is, at least similar anyway. Although she figures Kuina knows a bit more than Chishiya, he had seemed so laid back in the last game she was in. Not in any state of panic or chaos like any of the others. Like her. She wonders if he’s always been like that.

It was only when the two of them were held up in their room. Chishiya was busy tinkering with scraps and Y/n with a book Kuina had recently given to her. A blaring alarm rang out, just loud enough to drown out the bass before it was turned down.

After being startled by the noise she was still not used to after it happening each night, Y/n had forgotten her book in place of sitting alert. Eyes widened and shoulders tense at the onslaught of noise. 

Chishiya had since paused in what he was doing, placing down the tools he was fiddling with and glancing back at her. “It’s just the alarm for the games. You’re okay.” He stood, making his way to her shoes by the door. “We should get going.” Placing the pair on the floor in front of her.

Y/n carefully tucked her book away and placed it to one side, a small nod is what he received in response as she slid down the side of the bed to put on her shoes. Chishiya did not need to since he already had his on from earlier, not bothering to take them off. 

Since then the alarm had been stopped. Being replaced by various people shouting about the games starting, followed by rounds of cheers from the people that would be participating today, as well as ones that wouldn’t. 

If Y/n was being honest, the whole cheering had freaked her out the first time she had heard it. What are they cheering for exactly? She wondered if she’d ever get an answer. But as the days had gone on she had learned to not question too many things about this place. She figured it wasn’t much of her business anyway. 

After she had successfully gotten her shoes on with Chishiya waiting patiently by her side the both of them made their way out the door and into the hallway. Without the privacy of the room the howls and cries of people seemingly happy to be going to a game were even louder. 

A few people skipped their way past, big smiles plastered on their faces and clenched fists raised and waving in the air as they went by. 

Y/n was now more certain she would never understand them.

Looking up at Chishiya she could see him tuck his hands into his pockets before glancing down to where she stood. He briefly raised a singular eyebrow with a hint of a mocking smile on his face. Y/n’s own smile grew from the brief attention from him before she reached her hand up, clasping her fingers into his hoodie sleeve before they began making their way down to the main event.

As they made their way through the long hallways it had become obvious to Y/n over the days that more and more people were ignoring her. Which isn’t something she minded, truly. It was only something she had observed. 

Only the odd one or two people that she could assume were new or had never seen her before blatantly started like the others did. She could even sometimes make out looks of horror that overcame their faces before the people around them pulled them away or shoved another colourful looking drink in their hand. 

Which was understandable, since the only person her age that she’s seen is herself.

Quite a few people had even given Chishiya himself a few odd and questionable looks when they caught sight of Y/n tucked into his side but none of them bothered to say anything about it. Which could just be because they’re minding their own business, but sometimes Y/n thinks it’s from the scathing looks some would get when they’d stare for a little longer than what is considered polite. 

The closer they both got to the crowd of people the louder everything seemed to get. A lot of shouting paired with cheering and stomping feet and laughter rang out among the hallways.

Just as they turned a corner a group of about eight or so people barged their way past. Screaming at the top of their lungs and one even staggering on the flat carpet. One of those people had brushed past Y/n, briefly touching her arm as they went, but it was enough for her to tuck herself even more into Chishiya’s side, removing her other hand from fiddling with her overalls and instead taking a hold of Chishiya’s hoodie with both hands. 

She could vaguely hear Chishiya scoff from under his breath, but when she glanced up at him his eyes were focused on the group of people that had now made it to the end of the hallway before turning another corner. 

After a few more turns Y/n could make out the big pillars that stood tall, guarding the big open space where an even larger group of people gathered. Most of them were waving around little sheets of paper. A select few were trying to be heard over everyone's yelling, saying something about cars and teams and mentioning a few street names Y/n recognised. 

Just before they made it amongst the horde of people, they stopped in front of a long table tucked against the back of a pillar. Two people were behind it, handing out the little slips of paper that other people could be seen holding. The lady behind the table briefly glanced down at Y/n, brows furrowing before she said to Chishiya, “The kid going with you?”

He had already grabbed a piece of paper, eyes skimming over it before he spared the woman a glance. “Yes.”

She gave a vague hum before moving along, reaching over to give someone else a piece of paper when they’d begun to move, not sparing them another look.

Chishiya had already tucked the paper away before they went to stand at the back of a separate pillar. Looking like they were at the back of the crowd as well since most people were facing towards the extended balcony overlooking the open space.

It seemed like they all began cheering at the same time, chanting being added to the mix as more and more people joined in, raising the volume levels even more so. And with one last call of “Hatter.” exclaimed, fists pumped the air as said man made his appearance. Lounging across the railing of the balcony.

Cheers and whistles died out and fists were lowered as Hatter brought his hands up. The crowd fell silent as he made his speech. 

If Y/n was being completely honest, she wasn’t really listening to what he was saying. Only briefly catching words like, “war.” and “courage.” mixed in there. She’d resorted to fiddling with Chishiya’s hoodie sleeve, finding a loose string near the cuff of the sleeve and curling it around her finger. Half of her body hiding behind him.

She only started listening at the end of the speech, “And… That day is upon us!!” the deep baritone of his voice made loud in volume. Cheering abruptly rang out and more hands were raised again. “Let’s go!!” The volume spiked for the second time.

Suddenly everyone began moving. Quickly making their way around the place, darting between people and jogging to their location. Chishiya looked down to the child observing all the chaos around them. “Are you ready to go?”

Y/n looked back up at him, ceasing her mindless fiddling to clutch even tighter to his hoodie before giving him a very small and reluctant nod. This time his sigh was heard loud and clear before he reached round with his other hand to rest it on top of her head. 

A small ruffle of her hair was made before he stuffed his hand back into his pocket. The both of them made their way to where all the cars were parked, following the flood of people that seemed happy to be on their way to an alternate version of hell.

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[cheshirelearell]

Are you ok? ):

I'm doing okay! Writers block severely kicked me down, but I really hope to have another chapter posted soon to get back into the swing of things.

I'm sorry to keep you all waiting so long :(

Writers block really sucks TT <3

[cheshirelearell]

how are you?? any updates? always prioritize ur mental health!

Thank you :( It's been a long few months but I really hope to have an update out soon. <3

[cheshirelearell]

Any updates?? I really love your writing style and ive missed it 😭Remember to take breaks when you can though!!

Thank you so much, that really means a lot <33

[cheshirelearell]

I Love You Too.

~ Word Count ~ 700+

~ Sunmary ~ Chishiya loved you too.

~ Warnings ~ Major Character Death, Grief.

~ Chishiya Shuntarō x GN Reader ~

~ The reader is not described in any way shape or form. They can be whoever you want. No use of Y/N either. ~

~ Authors Note ~ I’ve missed you guys <3 I hope you enjoy this little thing I wrote today, let me know your thoughts please, I love reading what you guys think. Let me know of any improvements I can do. :) ~

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It all happened so fast. He doesn’t even know how it happened. All he was aware of was that one second you were there and the next you weren’t. The floor where you had been standing had crumbled, an empty space remained, filling the air with dust and debris. The whole thing seemed like some sort of sick joke to him. 

He’d found you again shortly after the game had finished despite his best efforts to find you before then. The telltale chime of the game ending, the congratulations they received as if they’d done well. It sure as hell didn’t feel like it. The few stragglers left alive, himself included, had barely even made it. Pulling themselves together enough to actually get up and leave. Pushing their way through rubble and stumbling their way to the exit. 

No one had spoken. Not after what had just transpired. This had to be one of the most devastating games he’d played yet. Even he could recognise that. The grief had weighed heavily on the people left alive to feel it. And this one time, just this once, he felt like he was included. 

Because he knew. 

He had seen you. Laying so perfectly still. No rise and fall of your chest to reassure him of the fact you could have just been unconscious. He’d seen plenty of dead bodies in his lifetime. Being in the borderlands had only increased those numbers. But none of them could ever amount to seeing yours. Nothing could ever compare to the multitude of emotions, of thoughts that plagued him. 

He knew this could happen. The chances of death had increased significantly since ending up here. He’d prepared himself for this. For your death. Since to him it was inevitable it was going to happen. No one even knows how to get out of this place so for all he knows everyone could be stuck here, playing games for the rest of their miserable existence in this hell. Because what other word would be able to describe it?

But nothing, nothing, could have prepared him for it. And he should have realized that. God, what have you done to him?

You’d given him hope. Somehow convincing him that if there was a way to leave this place, you’d do it together. But you're not here now. You’ve gone and left him behind, something you swore you would never do. 

He’d made his way over to where you laid. You were on your back, face angled away from him, legs bent at odd angles and arms resting gently by your sides. Your eyes were still open, blank,  and gazing at nothing. It almost made him wonder whether there had been anything there at all. But he knows there was. 

He had crouched down and just looked. He’d been so dumb, so stupid, to ever believe anything that came out of your mouth. That you would be okay, that you’d make it out together, that you loved him. Because believing in those things would give him hope, would make him believe them too, making it hurt all the more. And he knew this. It’s almost funny to him the way things worked. The only good thing he’d had for a long time was you. 

He knew what was coming, he could feel it creeping up on him. Could feel it in the slight tremble of his hands. The tightness in his throat, the ache in his jaw. He could feel it in the sting behind his eyes, the tremble of his lip. He could see it in the blurriness obscuring his vision. 

The ache in his chest, in his heart, was so prominent. He could’ve been mistaken that he was actually dying himself because of how much it hurt. 

He took a quick breath in, nose sniffling in the process, making him think of how pathetic he was. How useless he was. He’d never felt so small. 

He could now feel it in his lungs, the shakiness of his breathing. Could feel it again in his throat, now choking on words he has to say before it’s too late. Nevermind that it already was, he was giving himself this. Because he doesn’t know what he would do with himself if he never gets the chance to say it. 

“I love you too.”

[cheshirelearell]

You doing alright? I missed Chishiya tbh, i've been slowly going back but it doesn't give out the same sparkle as it used to😭😭😭

Hello! I'm doing okay, how are you doing? :))

And I'm sorry about that! :,) I hope I can get more things published soon. <33

[cheshirelearell]

ahhh hii i hope you’re doing okay! i wanted to ask whether you know when your next chapter/fic is going to get published :D

Hello! Writers block has been severely kicking me down, which is why there hasn't been anything published lately. However, I am working on a few things, Chapter 5 of LYtTMaB, the request, a very short story, and Chapter 1 of a Chishiya x Reader, it's something I've had the idea of for a while now!

I'll be posting the short story very soon! But warning, it is very short and it made me cry a little. :,)

I've missed you guys though, how are you all doing? :) <3

[cheshirelearell]

helloww i don’t know if you take requests (right now) so if you don’t just ignore this!

since chishiya is a PEDIATRIC cardiovascular doctor a chishiya x child!reader out of borderlands where he has to care for a little girl and she really grows on him and he does everything really everything in his power to help and save her would be sooo cute👉🏼👈🏼 i reallyyy like your writing style so i would love to see this sometime hehe but like i said if you don’t want to or can’t that’s totally okay^^

Hello! I've never had requests open actually! I only started writing this year and this is the first request I've gotten! I've already started writing it, so I hope I'm able to get it out soon. Thank you for being so sweet! <33

If you guys would like me to open requests just let me know! ^^

[cheshirelearell]

I just wanted to say that I LOVE your x child reader series ahhhh its so cute and heartwarming!! you’re literally the only person i’ve seen who can portray chishiya soooo well like it really feels like him and not ooc at allll!

i really hope you don’t feel pressured though! if you’re not doing good or simply don’t want to write you don’t have to! always remember your health comes first <3

Omg, thank you so much, you have no idea how happy this makes me! :,) I’ve been so worried that I’ve been writing him really OOC, he’s surprisingly really hard to write for, I thought he would be easier but I was very wrong.

Your so sweet, thank you. :) I admit I felt a bit stressed that I hadn’t gotten the chapter out that weekend, I had really hoped to, but I’m glad I got the inspiration to finish it the other day. Thank you for your kind words. <33 :))

[cheshirelearell]

Fellow again, are you gonna make several endings to “Love you to the Moon and Back”? It'd be really interesting, tbh you're like the only person I don't ask anonymously too ? 😭😭

Hello! This is a really interesting question actually! I hadn’t thought about that until now. But I’m totally up for it if more people are interested! :)) <3

I’m happy you feel comfortable enough to do so, I love answering your questions and reading your comments! <3

[cheshirelearell]

Come on, the Child!Reader fic is just so cute pls 😭😭😭

Thank you so much! I’m trying my hardest to make it as fluffy as I can, but it’s going to be hard :,) <3

[cheshirelearell]

Love You to The Moon and Back // Chapter Four - Dreamless Sleeps

Eventual Dad Chishiya with Mute Child Reader - Platonic Only

3.5k Words

Chapter Warnings - Nightmare. Crying :(

Chapter Summary - Haunting nightmares, warm meals and a smiling face.

Authors Note // Thank you all for being so patient :,) This chapter was really hard to write for some reason. It is mostly just a filler kind of chapter, another introduction and some pillars being built. I hope the next chapter is better, because I’m not too happy with this one. I wasn’t feeling the best last week, so next to no writing was done, however, I’ve worked all day today to try and get a chapter out. Again, I hope the next chapter is a lot better :,) I hope you all enjoy nonetheless, let me know your thoughts, if I need to improve anything, likes, reblogs and comments are more than welcome. <33 And please let me know if it makes sense, my brain has turned to mush. :)

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[kwiniwk]

this is so sweet i’m literally covered in ants😭🥰

[cheshirelearell]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! :) <3

[cheshirelearell]

Love You to The Moon and Back // Chapter Four - Dreamless Sleeps

Eventual Dad Chishiya with Mute Child Reader - Platonic Only

3.5k Words

Chapter Warnings - Nightmare. Crying :(

Chapter Summary - Haunting nightmares, warm meals and a smiling face.

Authors Note // Thank you all for being so patient :,) This chapter was really hard to write for some reason. It is mostly just a filler kind of chapter, another introduction and some pillars being built. I hope the next chapter is better, because I'm not too happy with this one. I wasn't feeling the best last week, so next to no writing was done, however, I've worked all day today to try and get a chapter out. Again, I hope the next chapter is a lot better :,) I hope you all enjoy nonetheless, let me know your thoughts, if I need to improve anything, likes, reblogs and comments are more than welcome. <33 And please let me know if it makes sense, my brain has turned to mush. :)

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Y/n’s sleep wasn’t dreamless. In fact, it was filled with snippets from what appeared to be her last game. Specifically her mother. The details were vague, but the message came across clear as day for her. Something had happened to her mother. She’d died in that game and now Y/n was left all alone.

Y/n had awoken in a state of panic. The covers that had kept her warm and comforted now felt suffocating. They’d shifted up during her sleep, now covering her head. Hot stuffy air was all she was breathing in amidst her panic. She’d shuffled down slightly, no longer on the pillow that was dotted with wet splotches from where her head had been laying.

Seeming to wrestle with the sheets Y/n had gotten herself even more tangled in them. She began to kick her legs wildly, small gasps escaping her mouth. Y/n heard a door open in the distance before someone began making their way in quick strides to where she was tangled.

All it took was one tug from the undisclosed person to pull the blankets free. Once Y/n was released from her temporary prison she took in deep gasps of the cooled air. Her face was blessed with the cool air too, bringing notice to her damp cheeks. The man was now revealed to only be Chishiya who had come from the bathroom. His eyes looked weighed down, heavy in his effort to keep them open.

A frown was lining his face, brows slightly furrowed as well. Y/n probably would have said he looked annoyed, however in the moment her mind could only focus on one thing. As hiccups escaped from her and her eyes were blurred by tears her hand came up to sign ‘Mother’.

Chishiya looked on in confusion. He hadn’t learned sign language. He hadn’t needed to. However it certainly would have come in handy right now, since he couldn’t understand what she was trying to say.

Y/n repeated herself, signing the word for mother over and over again. When it became clear Chishiya had no idea what she was trying to say she gave up. Being reduced to nothing but tears, sobbing her heart out for someone that was no longer here.

Chishiya was stuck on what to do. He’s never been in this situation before. And he had no idea on how to comfort the grieving child. Chishiya’s become used to discarding people, not paying any attention to how they were feeling and not caring to either. He’s grown comfortable with this, especially since coming to the borderlands.

However, looking down at the crying child who had just woken up from a nightmare by what he was now seeing and had heard, he couldn’t deny. Something tugged on his heartstrings. Just a little.

It was something so small it was barely there, hardly felt. And yet, Chishiya still reached out, resting a gentle hand atop the child's head. Small pats administered in his effort to calm her.

Y/n paused momentarily in her distress, brief shock passing over her. Small hiccups and tears were still escaping her. And even though Chishiya had no resemblance to her mother whatsoever, she still felt a similar comfort in the action.

She had decided. Y/n sat up quickly, Chishiya being close enough for her to grasp onto his jacket and wrap her arms as tight around him as she could manage.

Chishiya froze at that moment. His arms were left hanging oddly at his sides. Contact of any kind was something he was largely uncomfortable with. Yet although reluctant, he slowly wrapped his arms around her. One hand across her back and the other resuming the gentle pats to her head.

Over the course of a few minutes Y/n had been reduced to sniffles. Her body was too exhausted over the recent events to produce any more tears. She must not have been asleep for very long.

Chishiya decided now was a good time to pull away, since she had calmed down significantly compared to a few minutes ago. But the second Y/n felt him trying to leave she only clasped on tighter, hiccups increasing and her glossy eyes were signs to oncoming tears.

He paused, now not knowing what to do since apparently he wasn’t allowed to leave. However, he needed to continue with the weapon he was working on. It was the second version of the first weapon he’d made with this idea in mind. The first one failed to work properly, melting parts of it in the process. So now he had to scavenge other parts to hopefully make a successful one this time.

He sighed something heavy. He didn’t have time to deal with a crying child at the moment. So now Chishiya decided. Tucking his hands under her arms he lifted her up, carrying her over to where he was working. It was obvious she wouldn’t be able to go back to sleep alone due to her nightmare and now she wouldn’t let him leave her by herself. Regardless of him being only several feet from her.

He placed her down on the soft cushioned chair next to the desk, crouching slightly so she could release her arms from around his neck. As soon as she let go and he made to stand up she reached out with her hands and grabbed onto his hoodie, holding it gently but firmly, to make sure he didn’t just leave her.

He peered down at her, an irritated furrow to his brows. He was about to say something in response, his mouth had opened slightly to speak before he thought better of it. Merely getting started on his creation.

About ten or so minutes had passed. Chishiya was fully focused on the construction of the unauthorized weapon. Y/n comfortably sitting, watching in slight awe and intrigue at what he was doing. Her small hands were still holding onto his jacket, slackened now with the reassurance that he wasn’t disappearing anytime soon. 

Gently tugging on his jacket to get his attention, Chishiya looked down to her in question. She pointed to the shirt she still wore for sleeping before looking back up at him. “You want to change?” Receiving a nod in reply he said, “Your clothes are on the chair over there, you can change in the bathroom again.”

Nodding again in acknowledgement, she gently scooted herself off of the chair, feet padding along to the bathroom. After using the toilet and washing her hands she dressed herself in her previous clothes. A basic long sleeved t-shirt with black overalls. Little polka dot socks on her feet. She put her shoes on as well, only a pair of trainers.

After hurrying out of the bathroom Y/n sat back in the chair, reaching up to gently hold his hoodie again. Another few minutes passed, Y/n back to watching what Chishiya was doing.

A few sturdy knocks broke through the peaceful quiet the two were existing in. Chishiya paused, tensing slightly with the sudden intrusion. The possibility of who could be behind the door alerting him. Y/n had startled in return, going back to tightened knuckles bundled up in the white hoodie.

“Hey! Chishiya, are you in there? It’s Kuina!” A voice had called out, following not far behind it was more knocking.

The man in question relaxed slightly, calling back after glancing down to Y/n. “Yeah, it’s open.”

Y/n could hear the door swing open followed by footsteps before a woman appeared in her view. She was rather tall, taller than Chishiya by at least half a head. Most likely aided by the heeled sandals she wore on her feet. A bright blue two piece swimming suit patterned with what looked like leaves in the colour white was adorned on her slim figure. Y/n thinks she was wearing two different styled bracelets on one wrist, the other was claimed by the beach's number tag.

A necklace was clasped around her neck, long dreads tied up high framed around her face. Light makeup was dusted across her cheeks and eyes. And what appeared to Y/n as a long stick was poking out from between her lips. The woman Y/n remembered as Kuina looked to be chewing on it unconsciously.

Kuina paused in her stride towards Chishiya, noticing rather quickly the smaller companion he now has with him. “Is that a child?” Her eyes were wide in exasperation. Hand coming up to take out the long stick, leaving her mouth agape in shock.

Chishiya had gone back to fiddling with the items at his desk before humming, responding after a breath, “She was in the game that I played last night. We were the only ones to have completed it.”

Kuina made a wounded noise in response, sympathy clear in her gaze while looking at the young girl. “She was all alone in a game? I can’t imagine being so young…” Her words trailed off. Either unsure of what she was going to say or not knowing how to complete it herself.

“She wasn’t alone.”

“Huh?” Now her expression portrayed confusion, turning her face to look at Chishiya. “Then how?-” He cut her question off with a call of her name.

“Kuina.” Pausing what he was doing, Chishiya turned to look down at the child now perched calmly on the chair. More relaxed after seeing their exchange. Her eyes were bloodshot still, a small frown lining her face.

Luckily Kuina seemed to understand what Chishiya was trying to say. As her sharp nod was all she gave in reply, brows slightly furrowed. Her gaze returned to the girl before she crouched down.

“Hey.” A gentle smile graced her face. “You probably heard, but I'm Kuina. What's your name?” It was silent for a few seconds. Y/n turning to look up at Chishiya before going back to Kuina, her eyes big.

He stepped in, “Her name is Y/n. She hasn’t spoken, not even in the game. She’s only communicated before with writing and brief sign language. I suspect she’s most likely mute.”

Y/n had started fiddling with Chishiya’s hoodie, shifting slightly on the seat, nerves beginning to get to her. Kuina only smiled in response to his words. Nodding again. “Well, It’s good I know a bit of sign language then!”

Chishiya’s brows furrowed slightly, “You do?”

She nods while humming, “I started learning some just in case I needed it to help my mother.”

At the mention of the word ‘mother’, Y/n’s eyes started to well up, lower lip beginning to quiver. A startled expression overcame Kuina’s face before exclaiming rapidly, “Oh no, it’s okay! Hey, I'm sorry,” She glanced at Chishiya, “I didn’t mean to.” Her eyebrows were now upturned in her worry.

Slow droplets began to trickle down Y/n’s cheeks, one of her hands coming up in the form of a fist to rub at her eyes. Gentle hiccups starting to bubble up in her chest. Chishiya and Kuina shared a look before she came forward. Hands came to gently pick the weeping child up, moving her so Kuina could sit in her place, bringing her back down on her lap.

Her small fist was still clenched in Chishiyas jacket, pausing briefly in the rubbing of her eye before leaning forward. Her arm went around Kuina's shoulder, resting her head on the other side. Small shushing and cooing sounds could be heard over the occasional hiccup. A hand had come up to rub at her back, the other cradling her head, much like her mother used to do when she was younger.

Eventually, exhaustion began to weigh down on her eyes again. Kuina began to rock her gently side to side. The soothing motion lulled her to pitiful sleep.

When Y/n began to wake up she was still nestled in Kuina’s hold. Tender brushes to the ends of her hair. They were both talking in hushed voices, trying to keep quiet to let her get as much rest as she needed.

Cracking her eyes open, the first person to notice she was awake was Chishiya. After catching her eye he lifted his hand in a small wave. In return she lifted her hand, now detached from his hoodie, and waved back. A small twitch to his lips with a little smile was her response.  

“Is the little flower awake now?” Kuina spoke up. A tiny yawn escaped Y/n before nodding her head in response, trying as best as she could to snuggle back into Kuinas shoulder. A light laugh was heard. “Don’t you want to get some breakfast? You must be hungry right?”

At this the girl perked up, lifting her head from its perch. A bright grin was visible on Kuinas face, “Alright then! Let’s go get some breakfast!” Shuffling down from her lap Y/n stretched out her arms, rubbing the side of her arm over her eyes to help wake herself up a bit more.

Kuina had gotten up from behind her, stretching as well before starting to make her way to the door. Y/n turned to Chishiya, reaching up to hold his hand and gently tug on his arm. He raised his eyebrows in response. Kuina paused to witness what was happening. “It looks like she wants you to come with us, huh?”

He sighed, looking down at the girl who was gazing back up at him, tugging again on his hand as she started to shuffle her way towards Kuina. “Alright then. Let’s go.” He began to walk with her. All of them making their way out of the room.

They walked down the hallway, Y/n in the middle with Kuina on her left and Chishiya on her right. She had let go of his hand, huddled back against his side again, but this time fiddling with her shirt. After noticing the lack of people in the hallways Y/n had eased up somewhat, her head no longer dipped like before. Kuina spoke soon after, “It’s really early right now, so a lot of people are still sleeping. Which means we get first picks!”

“They won’t be for much longer with all the noise you're making.”

“You’re just grumpy.”

Chishiya merely hummed in reply.

A minuscule smile graced Y/n’s face as they spoke. The familiarity between them was comforting to her. When they got to the elevator they descended to the ground floor. Making their way to where she guessed the food was. Kuina was right, there was barely anyone around. The music she’d heard briefly last night wasn’t there and she’d maybe seen two or three people altogether since stepping out of the room.

They passed through a long corridor, the same look and style as anywhere else in the building, to a wide open space. Counters were lined up on one side of the room, behind them Y/n guessed that the kitchens were there. The steam emitted from that area was a tell-tale sign.

A multitude of tables and chairs were paired together, all dotted amongst the space available. She could even spot some sofas surrounding small coffee tables as well. Large doors, which were located on the opposite side of the floor, were closed. It looked like they led to what appeared to be a patio, conservatory? The walls were made out of glass, showing off the foliage around the area outside. At the moment though there wasn't much to see as the sky was still dark, no stars visible this time.

They moved towards the counter and now Y/n could smell the aromas of all kinds of food. Kuina handed her a plate, taking it with both hands. She stood up on her tiptoes, peeking over the counter to see what she could find.

The first thing to greet her were some scrambled eggs. Where did they even get eggs from? The thought quickly faded, only grateful that they were there in the first place. Further down the line she could spot sausages, bacon, pancakes, some bowls of different fruits and little packets of cake. There wasn’t much of the food that was out, it was still being prepared in the kitchens, and some of the available spaces for different foods weren’t filled either.

Maybe they’re filled for dinner?

“Get whatever you want! Everything's available!” Kuina said. Y/n looked up to her with a smile, and after looking at Chishiya, who nodded, she eagerly began to scoop some scrambled eggs onto her plate.

Kuina merely laughed before joining in gathering some of the foods she wanted. Chishiya waited until Y/n was done to gather some eggs for himself. Moving down the line Y/n picked out a sausage and two pancakes. There was even some syrup for them on the side. She reached up as best she could, pouring a small amount onto each pancake before placing it back down.

She then headed to the fruit bowls. Looking in them she saw one was watermelon, another grapes, strawberries and the last one was a mix of all three. Trying to reach her favourite bowl it barely skimmed her fingers making her unable to get the fruit she wanted. A small frown began to line her face, eyebrows down turning in her struggle to still reach the bowl of fruit.

An amused huff reached her ears before a hand came and retrieved the fruit she wanted. “Let’s go sit down.” Chishiya spoke, making his way over to the table Kuina had already sat down at. Y/n followed narrowly behind, both hands carrying her plate before placing it down in a seat between the two of them.

Chishiya placed the fruit next to her plate. Y/n looked back up to him after climbing onto her chair, a shy smile on her face before miming the sign for ‘thank you’. Eyebrows raised, he turned to Kuina. “I take it that means ‘thank you’?”

She nodded her head in reply, mouth already full with her choice of food. Chishiya looked back to the girl, nodding once before saying, “Eat up.” Y/n obliged, swinging her legs happily under the table as she ate. Having food as fresh as this was almost too good to be true. It had been so long since she had pancakes and syrup. Too long in her opinion.

After they had all eaten, Chishiya and Kuina making brief talk in between bites, Y/n leaned back in her seat. She was completely stuffed, having the most she’d eaten for a while now, still trying to eat one last piece of fruit.

Chishiya reached forward, moving the bowl away from her, “That’s enough now. You’re going to be sick if you keep eating.” She pouted at him, sad about her fruit being taken away but agreeing because she did in fact, not want to be sick.

Kuina cooed, saying, “It’s okay, you can have more fruit tomorrow, right Chishiya?” He nodded in reply as she continued speaking, “They might even have toast tomorrow, and sometimes they serve it with jam.” Her voice was bright and cheery, happy after having a warm meal.

“We should make our way back to our rooms, before people begin to actually wake up.” Chishiya spoke up.

Kuina nodded in agreement before calling out, “Hey, Chishiya, where is Y/n’s wristband? She doesn’t have one on.”

“She’s receiving one later today. Although I might need to speak to Hatter about it.” Kuina hummed, seeming in thought for a moment before standing up. “Right! I’ll be off then! I’m going to get some sleep.” She crouched down in front of Y/n, “It was lovely to meet you, Y/n.” A kind smile on her lips.

Y/n turned red, not used to so much forward attention from someone that was especially kind. Ducking her head while nodding, a shy smile present again on her face. Kuina grinned, cooing one last time before saying her goodbyes, taking her plate with her as she walked off.

Chishiya sighed, standing up not long after, Y/n following suit. They both took their plates, scraping off the remains into a close bin before depositing the now empty plates, bowls and utensils in empty buckets. All labelled and ready to be collected for washing up.

 Y/n stayed close to Chishiya’s side again, this time keeping one hand on his hoodie as a few more people were milling about than before. After making their way back to the room she let go of his hoodie, taking off her shoes and placing them neatly by the door.

She stood for a second, watching as Chishiya made his way to the desk, digging around before pulling a few items out. “Here. You can draw with these.” He moved out of the way, making his way into the bathroom after gathering a few other things and shutting the door.

Y/n made her way over, climbing back onto the chair, briefly hearing the shower turn on in the background. Her nightmare from earlier was forgotten for the time being. Sent away, only for it to come back later. After pulling the few scraps of paper and a pen closer to her, she began to draw.

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[cheshirelearell]

Not a question, but reading this has really pushed me to write my own Parent Chishiya. I’m such a sucker for Parental Characters and there’s hardly none for Chishiya so thank you for creating that series🫶🏾🫶🏾

Ps. Do you have a date for when the fourth chapter comes, I literally check everyday for a new chapter and it I always get so sad when I don’t see one😭 I even found the series on ao3

That's amazing! Trust me, I am as well! I've seen some but I hadn't seen any with just him as a parent from what I can remember! I'm glad you're enjoying it! <3

I don't have a specific date, sorry! I wasn't very well last week, so barely any writing happened at all. I also usually write on weekends, since I'm busy during the week, but I'll see what I can do! I'll have it out as soon as I can! <3 :)

[cheshirelearell]

Hello everyone! Sorry a chapter isn’t out sooner, I hadn’t been very well last week. :( It is in the works though!

However, since I posted I Can Still Recall it has become clear people would like a part two! It was originally supposed to be a one-shot, so I have nothing planned for part two. Like at all :,)

If anyone has any ideas at all, please please please, send them in! I would love to write it, I just have no idea how to go about it! 

Thank you! <3

[cheshirelearell]

Do you have a masterlist?

I don’t yet! I’ll hopefully have one soon though! :)