I know this is a sad one, but could you write about the reader and Finn in their twenties, and they've been in a relationship for a long time. And as Jake is getting older, He knows that he's not gonna be there for finn. jake also knows that his death would be pretty hard on finn, so he pulls the reader aside on one of their adventures and asked her to always watch over fin when he is gone.
Asyrshhfv this is so sad but I love it! Iām trying to get out of my comfort zone with formatting so this will be written like a more traditional imagine instead of my usual bulleted style. Hope you like it!
TW: Mention of death, angst and comfort
Finn Mertens x Reader Jakeās Request
The three of you were walking through a dense forest. Princess Bubblegum had tasked you with hunting down a large beast that had been terrorizing villages around the area, and with Jake sense of smell you were able to follow itās path through the woods.
Though in the past Jake would become big and simply carry you guys above the brush, using his powers started to take more of a toll on his body as he got older, so now he started limiting large amounts of stretching to combat only.
Finn sighs, āWeāve been walking for a while now. I think we should set up camp for the night and rest up.ā
Jake tries to protest, āNah man Iām good! We gotta follow the trail while itās still ho-ā Heās cut off by a fit of coughs, concerning you and Finn, who goes over to put a hand on his brotherās back.
Once the coughing subsides, Jakes sighs and admits, āYeah, youāre right. I could use a break.ā He smiles at Finn, trying to reassure him, although Finn is clearly still worried.
You and Finn set up a campfire and a couple logs to sit on while Jake takes a minute to breathe.
āHey Finn, why donāt you go get some more fire wood while Y/N and I start on dinner?ā Jake suggests out of the blue. Finn gives him another worried look, about to protest, but Jake motions for him to go and he relents, leaving the two of you alone by the fire.
Rummaging through Finnās pack, he hands you a small knife and some veggies in a bag, āCut these up for me, will ya?ā You nod and get to work, sitting in silence for a few minutes.
Jake awkwardly clears his throat, trying to lighten the mood a little, āSo uh, howās living together been for ya?ā He asks while he pours some canned soup into the pot.
You look up from your task of peeling potatoes, āO-Oh, itās been good! To be honest I was a little nervous at first, but now that weāve decorated and stuff the house really feels like our own, you know?ā
Jake laughs, āYeah I get it. I felt the same way movinā in with Lady. I really missed the treehouse for a while but after that it was like I couldnāt imagine livinā anywhere else.ā He reaches into Finnās bag and adds some spices he brought to the mix, stirring it around with a wooden spoon.
āIām also glad I donāt have to hear you guys gettinā it on anymore.ā You feel the wind get knocked out of you at his words, gasping for air as Jake laughs at your expense. Warmth spreads across your cheeks as you avoid his gaze.
āYouāre really good for him, you know? Like, Iāve seen him date tons of different people, but youāre the only one that heās ever been like, REALLY happy with. Usually Finn keeps a little distance from people, even from me sometimes, but it seems like he trusts you.ā Jakes muses as he brings out a few bowls, pouring some soup in before handing one to you. You thank him and blow on the hot liquid, bringing a spoonful to your lips and savoring the hearty flavor.
As you look up you notice the solemn expression on Jakeās face, stirring his bowl of soup absentmindedly. āWhatās wrong?ā You ask.
He sighs before he starts to explain, āSoā¦remember when I went to see Doctor Princess a few weeks ago? And I said I was just going cause my stomach hurt?ā
You nod, putting down your bowl to listen more intently.
Jake scratches the back of his head as he continues, āWell, it turns out it was a little more serious than that. Like a lot more serious than that. Iām still doing okay for now, but from what she told me, I donāt think Iām gonna get better this time.ā
Your eyes widen as you take in what Jake just said to you. Since you were a kid, he had always been a constant in your life, looking out for you and Finn no matter what. You couldnāt imagine life without him, but now you were faced with the very real situation that he wouldnāt be around anymore. āJake, Iā¦oh my Glob.ā You struggle for words as you try to rationalize your scrambled thoughts.
Jake stretches his hand and puts it on your shoulder, āListen, I know itās a lot, and I donāt mean to make you sad, butā¦I wanted to ask you a favor.ā
You nod and take his paw, tears pricking at the corner of your eyes, āAnything.ā
Jake continues, āWhen Iām goneā¦promise to look after Finn for me, okay? I love him, butā¦he can be real stubborn nā stupid. Whatever happens, make sure he doesnāt end up beating himself up.ā His voice wavers a bit towards the end, and itās clear just how much he cares for his brother.
You smile at him sadly, simply replying with, āOf course.ā
Jake smiles back, āThanks kiddo. There isnāt anyone Iād rather ask.ā He balls up his fist, and you bump it with your own. In a sudden motion, you jump up from your seat, running over and hugging him tightly.
Jake flinches in surprise, but after a second closes his eyes and hugs you back. In this moment, he feels peace in knowing that you and Finn have each other, and that even when heās gone, you both will be okay.
AN: WEāRE SO BACK YāALL. I started this fic a while ago and finally got the inspiration to finish it. I hope you enjoy!