ʚ♡ɞ˚ cg! batman ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
pairing: cg! batman x little! reader
warning(s): age regression, a bit of reluctant regression, slight angst (but with comfort)
a/n: this is completely sfw!! nsfw dni!! also this is my first agere fic :3
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You were overworking yourself, that was clear to everyone on the Justice League. If the dark circles under your eyes weren’t proof enough you also started to get snappy with everyone. Getting annoyed and frustrated at the smallest thing.
At first people like Superman and Wonder Woman had asked if everything was alright. Which you lied and said yes. You might have been able to get them off your back with a few reassurances but you caught the look Batman was giving you.
“We need to talk.” He said in a deep tone. You groaned. You didn’t want to talk, especially since you knew he would be concerned. But there was no getting out of this and you didn’t want to make it worse.
You followed him to his batmobile, he opened the passenger door and helped you in, making sure to buckle your seatbelt for you too. You immediately pouted and crossed your arms while looking out the window. You hated how one little act of care caused you to slip a bit. Maybe this is what you wanted the whole, for him to notice and do something about it.
“You wanna tell me now why you’re so fussy or do you wanna wait til we get home?” Bruce asked. You huffed, fighting the urge to lash out at him. You didn’t even know why you were upset. You just knew that all these big feelings were just too much your whole body felt like it was going to explode. You want to kick and cry and fall to the floor. You were just pent up with so much negative energy and emotions.
“Don’t wanna talk right now? How ‘bout I ask you yes or no questions?” He asked. This was something he often did for you. Many times you got too overwhelmed or upset to speak and the yes or no questions were a lot easier for you to answer. Bruce somehow always managed to ask the right questions too. You nodded, but your leg was still shaking rapidly and you continued to stare out the window.
“First…do you want your paci?” He opens a compartment in his car, it was filled with multiple things his kids might need, ranging from first aid to lollipops. It also contained an extra paci for you. Just in case.
You hesitated but nodded. You were safe with Bruce. He wouldn’t make fun of you or turn you away for needing this. It was just hard to remember that sometimes.
“Here you go baby bat.” He said while bringing the paci to your lips. You immediately latched on and you felt some of the tension leave your shoulders. Definitely not all of it, but some.
“Okay…first question. Have you been sleeping well lately?” He asked. The answer was clearly no but you hesitated. You didn’t want him to worry. He noticed your hesitation. “I won’t be mad at you I just need to know to see how to help you properly okay sweetheart?” He said and you felt tears prick at your eyes. He’s so kind. So patient. Unlike anyone else in your life.
Tears fell onto your nose and you shook your head. You felt like you were disappointing him and that you didn’t deserve this. His thumb wiped the tear off. “You got tears on your nose silly.” He said and tapped your nose and despite yourself you let out a small giggle.
“Ah there’s my smiley little bat. I think you’re going to need a nap when we get home, hm? What do you think?” He said and started up the engine.
You whined. You were cranky so the idea of a nap didn’t sound good even if you desperately needed the sleep.
“You can whine if you want but you’re still taking a nap little bat.” He said. “Now next question. Did something bad happen recently? A trigger maybe?”
You didn’t answer. To be honest you couldn’t pinpoint exactly why you were so upset, which was upsetting you more.
“Do you not know why you feel so cranky?”
You nodded. “Okay sweetheart that’s okay, you don’t always have to know why.” Bruce wasn’t going to keep pushing, he knew sometimes you just had off days, which was made worse by the lack of sleep and over extortion. “I want you to let go of those big feelings okay? Try to relax, we’ll be home soon and then i’ll give you cuddles and put you to bed.” He said.
Suckling on your paci and staring out the window helped. You calmed down enough to let Bruce pick you up and carry you out when you got to the manor.
He sat you up in your bed and went to your closet to get some of your little space clothes.
“Do you want the pink or purple pajamas?”
“Purple…” You mumbled through your paci in the softest voice. You were already in little space now and it was easier to accept the help, you were just so tired.
He helped you out of your clothes and into your pajamas. Then he turned on your star nightlight and passed you one of your stuffies before getting in with you and pulling the blanket over both of you.
“Comfy?” He asked. You nodded and curled up into him. He was always so warm. So safe.
“Tomorrow we’ll talk more about this.” He said softly. You whined again.
“Shh it’s okay. We’ll worry about that tomorrow. Just rest now sweetheart.” He kissed your forehead and started rubbing your back. You let out a yawn and rubbed your eyes. You were so sleepy.
“That’s it little one just sleep.”
And you fell asleep in his arms, knowing this would be the best sleep you had in days.
