Hi hi! I saw that you’re taking fic requests! Would you be able to write a CG!Data (Star Trek: the next generation) & Little!Y/N fic? It doesn’t have to be long, even a small paragraph would make my day! Thank you for considering :)
Hiiii thank you for the request!! I hope you like it :)
(they/them pronouns used for Y/N)
Y/N awoke with a sharp gasp, a hand clutched against their chest and the other buried in the blankets, which were twisted around them. Y/N kicked at them, feeling overwhelmed with the heat and weight. “Computer,” Y/N whispered, eyes darting about the room, searching for the danger that had graced their dreams. “Can you call Data, please?” Though whatever response the computer gave was not heard, their mind focused on examining the area around them.
The lingering adrenaline from the nightmare made the air feel thick, almost tangible, pressing against their chest with an invisible weight. Y/N drew their knees closer, curling into themselves. A smaller target was harder to find- to hurt. Time passed both rapidly and slowly, and they did not know exactly how long it took for Data to arrive, just that the relief that flooded them at his presence was near overwhelming. Finally, tears pricked at their eyes as they felt safe enough to let go of their adrenaline keeping them big, and easily slipped down into little space.
Data knelt beside them, and Spot- who had clearly followed Data to their room- leapt onto their bed and brushed up against their knees. The android’s voice, calm and measured, cut through the lingering tension. “Little one, you are safe. The danger you perceived is no longer present.”
This was an old song and dance by now, but still they reached for Data, and he sat on the edge of the bed, allowing Y/N to climb into his embrace. They sniffled, tucking their face against his neck, tears slowly trickling down their face as the fear receded and left them feeling drained. Their hands bunched up in his shirt, though their tight grip relaxed as Data began running a hand up and down their back. Spot brushed up against their leg again, beginning to purr, and Y/N gave a small, wet giggle.
“Spot, that tickles.” They mumbled, grinning against Data’s shoulder. Data readjusted them both, settling against the wall with Y/N still tucked in his lap.
“Your heart is still racing. I will begin with breathing exercises,” he soothed, his voice soft yet steady. “Inhale… hold… exhale. Slowly, small one.” Y/N copied his directions, and felt the last of the fear retreat, replaced by a loving warmth that stopped the shivering they hadn’t even noticed they were doing.
“Thank you, Data.” They mumbled a short time later, ending the sentence with a yawn.
“Of course.” The android replied, reaching for the blanket and tucking it over the both of them. “You may rest easy now, I will stay here.” Y/N nodded sleepily, nuzzling against Data’s chest as sleep quickly reclaimed them, resting assured of their safety, as they had Data there to protect them.
