Teddy Bear(Luther x Ralph) sfw fluff
You guys give the best goddamn prompts and I am so stoked to write this. Also I am super sorry this took so long- I have a lot on my plate as of recent with exams and I just started running 2 more dnd campaigns along side trying to write and compose music for soundcloud, and writing for other tumblrs.
Luther lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling in the darkness. He couldn't sleep. Something was off tonight, something in the air seemed stale- almost electric. Maybe he was just picking up on some rogue frequencies? No, he was sure that wasn't it. As he turned over to get more comfortable, he heard a crash from across the hallway.
"Ralph..." he grumbled, removing himself from the warmth of his bed. His friend was staying with him for a while to give Kara and the little one space while they adjusted to their new home. Over the few days, Luther had learned that Ralph was a night owl and rarely went to sleep. Luther didn't know how he was still functioning, having his system running constantly.
Luther quietly walked to the guest bedroom door and lightly knocked. There was no response.
"Ralph, I'm coming in." he sighed, pushing the door open.
The room in front of him was in shambles. The bedsheets were thrown everywhere, a pillow was torn in half, and the lamp was in pieces on the floor. And there, in the midst of the chaos, Ralph was sleeping. He was halfway sprawled on the bed, with half his body hanging off onto the floor.
Luther cautiously approached the resting android. Ralph's face was twisted in an expression of pure distress.
"Ralph." he placed a hand on his friend's arm. Ralph jolted, yelping, and tumbled clumsily onto the floor. "Ralph, it's me."
"W-wha... Where is Ralph? R-Ralph doesn't- doesn't know this place. Whe-where is Ralph?" Ralph stammered frantically, bringing his hand to his face. The room was too dark to be sure, but Luther thought he saw the shine of tears on his cheek.
"You're in my home, Ralph. You're in Luther's home- I'm Luther, remember? We travelled with Kara and the little girl together. You remember them, right?" Luther knelt next to him and cautiously held out his hands. Ralph's eyes darted around and something close to a whimper escaped his throat.
"Yes, Ralph. My home." Luther inched closer to Ralph, sliding down to sit next to him. The smaller android trembled slightly, staring wide eyed into the darkness. "You're okay, buddy. I've gotcha." he slowly slid an arm comfortingly around Ralph's form.
"Did... did Ralph do this?" he gestured to the messy room.
"Yeah, but don't worry about it. I didn't like the decor either." Luther offered a smile. Ralph's breath hitched and he lunged at Luther, squeezing him in a hug.
"Ralph is sorry. Please don't make him leave- Ralph hates being alone." his muffled voice hiccuped. Luther rubbed his hand over his back softly, hushing him.
"I'm not going to kick you out, Ralph." he sighed. At that, Ralph began to calm down.
"R-really?" Ralph looked up, bleary eyed.
"Of course not. It'd be too quiet without you, big guy." he assured him, smiling once more.
"True. Ralph is very lively." Ralph sniffled, giving a halfhearted smile.
"Now, what do you say we make some hot cocoa and you can stay in my room tonight?" Luther wiped the tears from Ralph's face.
"Ralph would like that." he nodded. Luther stood, letting Ralph lean on him, and they went to the kitchen. He let Ralph help make the cocoa and once they set their mugs on a tray, they retreated into Luther's room.
After that night, Ralph had a simpler time getting to sleep and Luther found it easier to doze off with someone next to him. Or in his arms.
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