friend and companion.
"I know, honey. I love you too." He looked down at her then, pressing his forehead against hers gently.
"Lets get out of here. I'd rather have dinner early than spend another minute working."
He nodded in response, taking in every single one of her words like they were a gift from the heavens themselves. Reed was not a religious man, he did not believe in any deity at all. But if he did, he would thank them for gifting him Susan Storm as his best --
⠀⠀
⠀⠀she was glad she was able to
help … her eyes stayed locked
onto his the entire time — she
was lucky to dedicate her life
to him as well .
⠀⠀“ you don’t have to thank me ,
i’m here for you … always . „
⠀ ⤷
Her words meant the world to him, they always have and they always will. Looking up, he found himself lost in her gaze and comfort. A soulmate he was lucky to dedicate his life to.
"Thank you, Susan.." he clenched his jaw, and finally stood up to take her in his arms.
"I --
⠀⠀
⠀⠀her other hand came up to
against his other cheek, now
holding his face gently in her
hands .
⠀⠀it upset her to see him like
this , but she’d do everything
in her power to give him all
the comfort he needs .
⠀ ⤷
"I know." He nodded, his eyes shut tight whilst facing her.
"It's just.." he wasn't often vulnerable. He just didn't know how to be. But when he was, it was always with her.
"I don't want to be like my father. To...abandon my child, whether I wanted to or not, and not --
⠀⠀
⠀⠀she knew that was exactly how
he is. she listened to every word
he said , that small frown still
tugging her lips downwards .
she felt the exact same way,
she would do absolutely
anything for her family .
⠀ ⤷
he tightened his hold on her hand, struggling to say the words aloud. "I wanted to record some moments together. Let Franklin have something to remember us by if...if anything was to happen to us." He finally admitted.
It was true that Reed was a man who spoke in his own mind more than with his words. His mind was always racing to find a way to help the whole world. He loved his family, he loved his planet. He loved their son.
He didn't know what he'd do if they lost him.
"It's just.."
⠀⠀
⠀⠀she listened to every word her
said , nodding along as she
took his other hand into hers.
⠀⠀“ interesting … it’s funny how
such a small thing can be
so useful . „ a light smile
laced over her lips ,
⠀⠀ ⤷