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Skylar Specs x gn!reader
sad fluff fic, again warnings for realization/ end game spoilers, possible ooc skylar, self esteem issues, general underlying sad yet wholesome content. indulge, fiends /loving
One of your hands gently brushed through the soft lengths of Skylar’s hair as she nuzzled her face deeper into your shirt. You could feel her tears soaking down to your skin, but you figured it best not to bring too much attention to that at the moment. It was rare for Skylar to let herself unravel like this, and you figured it would be best for her to take some time to just… let everything out for once.
It had been a rough few weeks. Skylar had been working herself half to death, realizing and talking to a whole number of new objects. It was certainly a great thing–more objects coming to life, bringing more love into the bleak world outside–although it had taken quite the toll on Skylar.
You’d been messaging her for days, pleading to take more breaks and to set aside time to care for herself as well, but clearly she was still getting used to being more human than object. You had also tried explaining to her that humans are fairly fragile creatures, but oftentimes the best learning experiences are well… the ones you experience.
Skylar had complained of a horrible aching pain in her head when she arrived at your door, already crying. You explained to her that it was likely a headache induced by stress and offered her some common painkillers. She was a bit unsure of the medication at first, but ultimately took them. She trusts you after all. Turning your head to check your clock, you notice the meds should be taking effect by now.
You sigh softly as you feel Skylar’s weight sink into you more as her body begins to relax. She mumbles something into your chest that you can’t make out, and opt to simply continue combing through her hair. After a while you notice her breathing even out into rhythmic waves, which in turn make you relax as well.
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Skylar stirs awake, waking you up in turn, and you look at each other groggily. The next thing out of Skylar’s mouth confuses you so much you need her to repeat herself just to be sure you heard her right.
“Sorry…” She mutters again.
“For what?” Completely dumbfounded, you raise yourself into a sitting position. Skylar situates herself next to you, head down as she fidgets with her hair.
“Sorry for… being such a bother… coming over uninvited just to cry all over you.” She’s still sulking, refusing to meet your gaze. She moves from her hair to one arm in her hand; self soothing by rubbing her thumb back and forth across her skin. You sit in stunned silence for a moment. Your unintended hesitation spurring Skylar into more anxious rambles.
“I-I should be able to take care of myself! I… I’m sorry for–”
You grab her, gently, and the action startles her enough to look into your eyes for a moment. You’re looking at her with such compassion and understanding it nearly floors the poor woman. She stares back, frozen.
“Don’t you ever apologize for having feelings,” You start, gently rubbing your thumbs across her arms as she had been doing earlier.
“You’re allowed to feel heavy things, and express them! You can always express them to me! I’ll never judge you for taking up space.” Your words are already making tears well up in both of your eyes, and you continue.
“You’re not a bother, and you never have been. I don’t know how to express to you how lucky and honored I am that you trust me and feel safe enough around me to let yourself decompress like that. That means so much to me, Skylar.” You’re holding her cheek gently, wiping a stray tear.
Skylar is completely taken off guard with your compassion and reassurance, so much so that she simply lets herself fall into your embrace again, asking in a small voice, “Could you brush your fingers through my hair again?”
Enveloping her in your arms, you oblige immediately, giving her scalp a soft scratch before gently sliding your hand through her silky hair once more.
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