SWEET DREAMS - Valko x Fem!Reader
Certain nightmares plagued you for the past couple of days and Valko has taken notice of this, coming to your aid to remind you that he's there.
this fic contains: no major plot, fluff, comfort, reassurance, snuggling, cuddling, valko just being a softie, sweetheart as a pet name, not proofread, maybe ooc valko but that's bc they didn't even gave us the chance to get to know him better 💔
wc: 618
note: i wrote this drabble primarily as a way to comfort myself after the recent events regarding the cancellation of valko and i wanted to share this short drabble just in case you are also in need of such comfort #bringbackvalko!
“Nightmares?” Valko’s gruff voice enveloped your ears, his hands gently caressed your face.
You've been having nightmares lately about your boyfriend, always in the same situation, finding out that he suddenly disappeared from the face of the world. Not even given a chance to say your goodbye.
And you would wake up with tears streaming down your cheeks, damp and heavy while you try to process what you dreamt of… again and again. Afterwards, finding it a struggle to go back to sleep.
Because what if you woke up and he actually disappeared?
As usual, it was movie friday where he'd come over to your place and spend the night there watching movies and sharing a bed with you, and yet, even your favorite movie seemed to sour your mood and distract you due to your frequent nightmares.
Movie night ended on a whim when Valko noticed that you fell asleep. Silently, he closed the television and brought you to bed, getting ready himself to cozy up and snuggle you to sleep. That is, until the usual nightmare hit you.
And well, Valko can't help but worry over your current state, swollen eyes from excessive crying, the dark circles under your bags were evident—screaming that you've barely slept.
“C’mon, tell me what's wrong.” He gently leans closer, resting his side on your bed while the heat of his palm continues to spread through your cheeks. Valko gently rubs his thumb slowly, treasuring every moment he gets to hold you.
Your chest felt heavy, Valko's touch, gaze, and question made you feel valued and free.
“I will never judge you.” He adds, a silent seal of reassurance over whatever problem you were carrying.
“I've been having nightmares… “ You swallow thickly. “Nightmares about you disappearing.”
Valko cracks a gentle chuckle “Me? Disappear?” Finally slotting himself beside you; nuzzling close to you while his arms gently wrapped around your body.
“I'm here.”
His voice was enough to spark tears in your eyes, barely a word of explanation in yet he seems to fully grasp how you feel.
Valko has never been anything but kind to you, usually full of energy but in times like these, it felt so natural for him to just sympathize with you.
“See?” He meets your gaze, taking your hand to press against his face. “I’m still here…” He grazed your hand through his nose, lips, eyes…
“Aaaand this one is also here.” With a random poof, his wolf ears appeared—his head lowered while he guided your hand to touch them.
Tears still threaten to spill through your eyes and you can't help but sniffle, your vision blurring with every gentle guide his hand gave. “No.. Shh..” Valko lets go of your hand and holds you close to his chest.
“There there… Shh…” Valko hushes, his fingers running through your hair; massaging your scalp gently as his warmth starts lulling you to sleep.
“I'm okay, sweetheart.” You felt his lips press against your forehead for a long second. A single press of promise while he hugs you just a tad bit tighter.
His voice, his arms, his warmth. Valko’s presence kept you grounded, away from the nightmares you've been having. It feels as if even the slightest caress and touch from him is enough to calm you even through the toughest times.
Valko finally shuts his eyes, sleep finally getting a hold of him as well. “I'll be here when you sleep, and will still be here when you wake up.” His tail rests calmly on your thigh as he lifts his arm to drape the blanket over the two of you, giving you one last smooch and nuzzle before finally resting.
“I love you, sweet dreams.”
