So um good day/night to you!! I have a request maybe where the reader (who is also a ghost) and charlie meets a new ghost kid then the kid accidentally calls reader "mommy"
(It's okay if you didn't do this request since this is stupis asf)
Sorry this took a while. It's not a stupid request, it's actually got some wholesome oneshot potential.
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Mommy? Do I look like- (Charlie and Reader)
Charlie cracked their back as the chaos finally died down. They looked over to see you kneeling down and talking to the child you both had rescued earlier that night. Their gaze softened as you chatted with the kid, trying your best to be gentle so as to not scare them away.
Walking over to you, they placed their hand on their hip while listening in on the conversation.
"- gotta say kid, you handled yourself pretty well back there."
The child beamed at your compliment, before you patted her head.
"Let's get you to the office." You stood up, grunting as you did so. You cracked your back, and cringed at the pop that resulted. Rubbing the sore spot, you took a deep breath.
You held out a hand towards the kid, and tightened your grip when she took it. Beginning your ascend, she immediately grabbed your legs in fear. Clearly not used to flying, you took her in your arms and patted her back. She wrapped her arms around your neck.
"Hold tight, kid." you smiled at her.
The kid nodded before looking at Charlie, the latter's mouth turning downwards in a frown. She extended her hand to them, causing them to quirk a brow, "Huh?"
"I'm scared too, but maybe if we hold hands, you will feel less scared.", the child offered.
You snorted at that, grinning at Charlie who, felt their face burn a bit from the embarrassment.
"I am not scared." they spoke defensively. You hid the smile that formed on your face with the back of your hand.
The child tilted her head in confusion, she decided to let the matter go.
She nodded in reply, and soon the two of you were flying, with Charlie close behind.
The flight back was relatively quiet, with the kid humming a few times in between and you joining her. And before you knew it, you had reached the entrance of the underworld office, which was empty, as expected. You placed the child down gently, and she took your hand as the three of you walked in.
"That was fun! Could we do it again?" the girl said, rubbing her eyes as she tried to stifle a yawn.
You gently patted her head, "How about you get some rest, huh?"
She whined gently as she clung to your pants, burying her face, "Do I have to? I don't really like sleeping."
"I get nightmares sometimes. And- and, I know mommy says that I have to learn to not be scared, but I am! I don't want to tell her because she gets very mad when I try to talk to her. " She looked down, as she tightened her hold on your pants.
"Well, how about Charlie and I stay with you? If anything happens, we can help you out." You offered, annoyed at the mother of the child.
A small part of you wondered where her mother was when she died. You'd think that a child so young would at least be under adult supervision when left alone at night.
"Really? Is it okay?" her eyes brightened at the offer.
"Eh, shouldn't really be a problem kid." Charlie piped up from beside you.
"Thank you, thank you!" She let go of you and pounced on Charlie.
"Hey-" Charlie cried out as the two went falling down.
You smirked at Charlie, who in turn, sent an annoyed look at you.
Walking over to a bench, you sat down and pat the space beside you. "How about you try lying down and keeping your head on my lap?"
The girl nodded, following your instructions. Sure enough, the exhaustion from the day's events started to take over. But it was obvious that she tried to keep herself awake.
"What's the matter?" You asked, running your fingers through her hair.
"I am scared to sleep." She confessed, averting your gaze, as though she was afraid of judgement. "What if something happens?" She continued.
"Well, Charlie and I are here to look out for you." You gently responded, "And if anything happens, we will handle it. And make sure you are safe."
"Promise?" The child looked at you, hopeful.
"Cross my heart and hope to die." You replied.
"Alright." The kid yawned, "Thanks, mommy."
Your eyes widened in surprise and you looked at Charlie, who just shrugged in confusion.
"Uh-" You started, unsure of how to reply, "No problem... kid."
The kid drifted off to sleep. Sighing, you leaned back.
"You can't get attached to her." Charlie gently reminded, their tone a stark contrast from the usual harsh and grumpy one they talk in.
"I know." You stated softly, wondering what was to be done next.
What was in store for the future of this kid?
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This has been sitting in my drafts for a while now. My motivation to write kinda died in between. Hope you liked this though (sorry if it wasn't exactly what you asked for).