A little Wallflower AU thing I wrote. It’s sort of hurt/comfort ? I don’t know, I found it in my docs and edited it a bit.
This is set a couple years before Wallflower AU Canon and Pre-Graves’ accident.
Hot-Shot is fourteen, Graves is fifteen.
CW for implied injury.
“Hot-Shot?” Graves knocks lightly on the bathroom door. “You’ve been in there for a while- are you alright?”
There’s a metallic clink, followed by a soft curse and the sound of water running. A pause, then shuffling.
“Just a minute-!” Hot-Shot’s voice calls back. Then: “Shit-“
Graves hesitates. “Buddy, I’m coming in-“ Hot-Shot hasn’t locked the door so Graves can just push it open.
The younger boy scrambles to hide the scissors, turning to face Graves, a look of panic crossing his face and Graves freezes in place, taking in the scene. For a moment, he’s concerned before he realises what’s happening.
Hot-Shot is standing in front of the sink, arms tucked behind his back. He’s in nothing but his shorts and tank. (They’re not even his, they’re Graves’) He’s twitching slightly and his face is streaked with tears, red and puffy. He’s definitely been crying.
His hair- His hair is a mess. Cut poorly. The right side is only half done. His fringe falls unevenly and there’s locks of hair scattered around his feet on the carpet.
Graves blinks. “Shot, what-“ He starts to say.
“I just wanted to cut my hair, I was gonna clean up, I’m sorry-“ Hot-Shot backs away, fear flashing in his eyes briefly. He’s still scared of Graves.
Graves approaches him, reaching behind him and taking the scissors. Hot-Shot makes a distressed noise and grabs for them but Graves catches his wrist. “You’re doing a shit job. Sit down”
“Wha-“
Graves sighs and guides Hot-Shot over to sit on the edge of the bath, practically forcing him to sit. He runs a hand through Hot-Shot’s hair, making the boy protest and duck his head. Lightly tilting the other boy's head up, Graves inspects him.
“I can fix this. Just stay still.” He murmurs as he gets to work.
——
“Well? What do you think?” Graves prompts, standing behind Hot-Shot in front of the bathroom mirror.
Hot-Shot stares at his reflection. His hair’s far shorter than it was. Graves did a good job cleaning up the mess he’d made- You can actually see his face now.
He stares at himself for along moment and Graves begins to think he fucked up when Hot-Shot’s face lights up.
“I love it,” He whispers, turning to face Graves. “Thank you- For…. For everything.” He visibly hesitates before hugging Graves and burying his face in his chest.
Graves wraps an arm around him, hugging him close. He can feel Hot-Shot trembling but he chooses not to comment. “Don’t worry about it. I’m here to help you, Forest. You’re my brother and I love you. You… You know you can talk to me. About anything-“
Hot-Shot pulls away from the hug, averting his gaze to the bathroom floor. There are tears glistening in his eyes.
“…if you want to tell me what happened?” Graves prompts but Hot-Shot shakes his head, rubbing at the bruises on his knuckles, hand trailing up to rub his wrists- an anxious habit Graves has noticed he had.
“No- I… Right now, I’d rather just forget… I just… Can we just hang out?” He mumbles.
Graves sighs a little. Hot-Shot will come to him when he’s ready. “You can tell me in your own time. Want to watch a movie?”
Hot-Shot nods and together they make their way into Graves’ lounge, collapsing on the couch together and putting on some dumb kids film.
About half an hour into the film, Hot-Shot yawns and drops his head against Graves’ shoulder. Before Graves can say a word, Hot-Shot has fallen asleep.
I was tagged by the sweet @starsandskies, thank you Peach!
I already did this for Rayne, so this time I’ll do it for Vector Hawke
GENERAL
Name: Vector Shepard Hawke
Alias(es): Hot-shot (Varric), Coz (Rayne), Hawke
Gender: Male
Age: 24 (by the time of the Blight), 35 (by the time of the Conclave)
Date of birth: 7th Day of Solace (7th Month) 9:06 Dragon
Place of birth: Ferelden
Spoken languages: Common
Sexual orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Champion of Kirkwall
APPEARANCE
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Black
Height: 6′0
Scars: Left cheek
Burns: No
Overweight: No
Underweight: No
FAVORITE
Color: Blue
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark
Music genre: (was there more than one genre during that era?)
Movie genre: There are no movies in Thedas BUT if there was, he would be a comedy lover
TV show: There is no TV in Thedas BUT if there was, he would be into animes
Food: Steak
Drink: Ale
Book: He’s not much of a book reader
HAVE THEY
Passed university: Since his family was always on the run, he didn’t go to school. Anything he learned was from his parents
Had sex: Yes
Had sex in public: Not in open, open, public no. But he has in public places.
Gotten pregnant: No
Kissed a boy: Yes
Kissed a girl: Yes
Gotten tattoos: No - at least not yet
Gotten piercings: Right eyebrow
Had a broken heart: Yes
Been in love: Yes
Stayed up for more than 24 hours: Yes
ARE THEY
A virgin: No
A cuddler: Yes
A kisser: Yes
Scared easily: No
Jealous easily: No
Trustworthy: Yes
Dominant: Yes
Submissive: Can be…
In love: Yes
Single: No
RANDOM QUESTIONS
Have they harmed themselves: Not intentionally
Thought of suicide: No
Attempted suicide: No
Wanted to kill someone: Yes
Drove a car / Ride a horse: Yes.
Have/had a job: Not a traditional job.
Have any fears: Losing his family (which he now only has 2 members of)
FAMILY
Sibling(s): 2, Bethany (deceased) and Carver
Parents: Both deceased
Children: No
Pets: The family Mabari, Grievver
