idk if this sounds good, this is literally my first time writing anything. be nice to me please. :,)
simon riley one-shot with reader! some fluff, he’s honestly a sweetheart.
You look like a fish out of water, mouth gaping for air, nose annoyingly stuffed as you struggle to fight this stupid cold. It all started with one act of kindness. Curse your big heart.
You just had to help out your sister, agreeing to watch your little gremlin of a nephew, Caleb, while she went out into the bustling city,eager to visit their various pubs.
At least you had Simon to help you out, and he was an absolute godsend. The man was a natural when it came to kids, surprisingly that is, considering how intimidating he can seem. Your adorably patient boyfriend had suggested going to the park, something to wear the kid out and let him have his fun.
“Let’em run round doll, he’s bound to get tired after a while, yeah?…”
That option sounded a lot better than imagining him running around the flat, toys being strung around the floor for you to inevitably trip over.
“…Well, that settles it, everybody, slip your shoes on!…” You beamed in that excited tone that always got Caleb hyped up. He clumsily slipped on his light-up Crocs, chunky little fingers slipping those suckers into sport mode before he bolted to the door, tugging Simon along with barely contained squeal.
You couldn’t help the slight tug at your lips when you watched Simon buckle him into his car seat all practiced ease and speed before starting up the truck, the rough rumble of it making Caleb grow restless as he called out from the open window.
“Hurry, aunty!! You’re too slow!!” Simon chuckled from the driver’s seat, flashing that crooked smile as you settled Caleb’s Spider-Man backpack over your shoulder before hurriedly jumping into the passenger.
The ride was chaotic to say the least. Between Caleb asking for his snacks and belting out to Simon’s divorced dad rock, you could only chuckle at the thought of your little nephew coming back home, completely exhausted and ready for bed.
Simon turned right at the last block, one hand settled at the wheel while the other found purchase at your thigh, index finger tapping to the tempo of the song as he pulled into the parking spot.
“Alright, Caleb, remember to stay close where we can see you…” You gave him one of those signature looks like his mom does, and it seems To work when he gives you an eager nod before he’s jumping out of his car seat, running off towards the biggest slide.
Suddenly, Simon brushes against your side, tangling his hand with yours as he leads you to a bench. “Looks like he’s already made a friend.” He chuckles as you both take a seat beneath the tree.
You look out and find Caleb running around with another little boy as they scream and giggle excitedly.
“Have I ever told you how much I love you?” You hum softly as you look up from where you’re tucked against his chest. “And how you’re an absolute genius? Your best idea yet, babe.” You gestured a pointed finger to your nephew as he swung on the monkey bar. “He’s going to drop once we get home, and it’s all because of your incredibly smart and sexy brain.”
This earns you a huff from Simon, his lips twitching into a smirk hearing you praise him with that soft lilt in your voice that always scratches his brain just the right way.
“Ain’t gotta worry your pretty lil head, luvie. Just doin’ what I can to help.” He settles with a kiss to the top of your head as his arm snakes around your waist. All seems right with the world as you sag against his side. Birds chirp, and the kids squeal and laugh excitedly, nothing could go wrong…….
It was harmless fun. The boys were scooping up gravel and setting it into make-believe plates like food, babbling on about whatever 5-year-olds talk about, and then it all goes downhill. The other little boy halts, his expression looking uneasy as you sit up, suddenly alert with worry.
He sneezes. Okay, not that bad. He could’ve sneezed in his sleeve, but what 5-year-old would? You reach in your purse, digging for the travel-size hand sanitizer you keep tucked away.
Just as you look back, moving to slip from the bench, you notice the kid looking paler this time. No, no, no, no. You’ve seen that look before. He’s going to puke.
his eyes suddenly flutter in attempt to keep it at bay, little hands grasping at his stomach as his cheeks puff up. “caleb! cmere now!” you yell out frantically, but it’s too late.
it’s spews out too quick, landing on the front of caleb’s favorite shirt. he absolutely freaks as he wastes no time running in your direction, tears building in his honey brown eyes as he cries out to you, “HE PUKED OM ME!!”
simon moves as quick as you do, your brains practically syncing up as you strip the soiled shirt off caleb, trying to console him as best you can while simon slips his own t-shirt off, handing it over without a second thought.
you slip the clean fabric over your weeping nephew as it practically swallows his small frame before scooping him up in your arms. the tiny culprit is long gone amongst the chaos, no doubt running back to the nearer houses facing the park.
“cmon, let’s get him back and run a bath..” you murmur to your very much shirtless boyfriend. he’s a saint, a hot one at that for giving up his clothing. he wastes no time, ushering you into the truck as caleb clings to you and he starts up the engine.
doesn’t take long getting back to your place and getting him into the tub with as many bubbles as he wanted and all toys he’s could fit. you scrubbed gently at his face as you knelt along the side, making sure to wash away the smell and stickiness.
he looks up at you, little hands playing with the bubbles and blowing them up in the air for them to land on his nose. it tickles just enough that he sneezes on you, boogers and all.
“mmm, thank you so much for that..” you speak tight lipped with a smile that doesn’t quite reach your eyes, but he’s non the wiser as he beams, wiping your face to help clean you off only to spread those germs. that’s all it took.
now you lay in bed, practically lifeless as you whine with frustration, used tissues lay haphazardly on your sheets, surrounding you, mocking you, because no matter how many times you blow your nose, you never feel the relief.
simon finally pops back in from being in the kitchen, carrying a tray with a bowl of soup and cough medicine before he settles at your side, propping you up with the fluffiest pillows and placing a kiss to your forehead, “your worst idea ever…” you huff before he lovingly brings the spoon to your lips.