(In which Reca worries about how his child will turn out)
(CW: Pregnancy because AFAB reader, insecure Mr Reca because, well, he has feelings too and it's my interpretation (don't like don't read), but fluff too because I think you suffered enough in my last couple of posts, have a 🍪 if you got the title reference, but please don't make me run out of them because there will be a lot of movie quotes as post titles-)
When Mr Reca got the news that you were pregnant, he was ecstatic! It somehow had managed to happen, despite him being a memokeeper, and he swore up and down in his usual dramatic way that he'll protect you and your child no matter what.
But, lately, he has been getting somewhat second thoughts.
It's not as if he didn't love you, oh no! Despite everything he made you endure, his love for you never once wavered.
What if the child turned out like him?
He didn't mean it in a bad way, but he knew that he was high maintenance. He couldn't stop yapping and getting passionate about his work, which you did admire. But, sometimes, when he looked back, you seemed tired and he still kept it up, as you didn't say anything.
He knew that his work was irreplaceable, but you were, too. Actually, you were more important than his work.
But what if the child tired you out like he did with you?
What if you couldn't handle it and left?
When you found him in your bedroom later that day after returning from meeting with a few friends, he was oddly contemplative. Hm. Must be about one of his projects again.
As you tucked in later that evening, he clung to you as usual for the night, and asked you something that made you sit up right as you heard it.
"What if the baby turns out like me?"
You stared at him for a moment, and said nothing. He took that the wrong way.
"You know what, forget it-"
"And what if it turns out like you?" You pressed gently.
Reca looked down for a couple of seconds, and ran his hand through his hair. He took a deep breath before staring in your eyes with his luminous orbs, his play button irises shimmering under the moonlight.
"What if you end up tired of having to listen to us?"
You considered his words for a moment, before gently cupping his cheek.
"So what? It simply means that I'll have two of my favourite type of people with me. What's the deal?"
When Reca stared right in your soul, he could only see earnestness and sincerity. He snickered, then chuckled, then burst out laughing as he cradled you to his chest, carefully avoiding your stomach.
By the Aeons, you'd be the death of him. Of course you wouldn't leave, if just because you like how peculiar he is.
So naturally, he has to protect and cherish you for that.
He'll never let you go too, for as long as you'll have him.