pairing: alexei vronsky x reader
warning, this is not proof-read so there might be minor mistakes
โMilaya moya, what is it that you think so deeply about?โ He asked, breaking the silence and tension in the room. You jumped slightly, startled, putting a hand on your sternum as a reaction to the shock.ย
โAh, Alexei, you startled me, I did not notice youโ You laughed slightly, looking at him.ย
โI had not noticed youโ
But you always notice when he walks in the room. Your eyes always light up, your smile always deepens, and your shoulders relax knowing that he was there to take care of you.ย
Your words upset him, he knew something was clogging your mind, he just did not know what exactly it was. He was determined to find out and rid you of those thoughts to make you happy, to see you happy.ย
โI was rather silent, I supposeโ Alexei said, pushing his thoughts of sadness away, trying to figure you out.ย
โNow, my love, do tell, what is bothering youโ He said, putting the newspaper down onto the seat and getting up, making his way to you, kneeling right in front of you so you would meet his eyes.ย
โI have told you, I am f-โ You started but Alexei cut you off, softly.
โAnd do not say that you are fine, because you seem very enervatingโ He said and softly placed one hand on your knee and the other on your stomach.ย
โI do not wish for you to stress, my dove, it will only cause you and the child harm, so please do tell me what is causing you to be so burdened. Put it on me so I can carry that burden for youโ He said softly, his eyes sincere and carrying a pain, and empathy, a mixture you never want to see in his eyes.ย
You looked down, feeling your eyes start to water, your throat started to burn, your eyes stinging slightly. You did not want to meet his eye, you felt shameful. Felt disgusting for feeling the way you feel.ย
You trusted him, you really did, but the dream, the vision, felt so real, so genuine, it was hard to not brood.ย
He reached his hand up to your cheeks, cupping it right after pushing a stray strand fall from your beautifully plaited hair.ย
โDarling,โ He said softly, reminding you that he was still there. To listen, to hear, and understand you. You swallowed and licked your lips. You looked at him, through your eyelashes, his eyes boring into yours. His eyes, so blue and clear, every single feeling of concern and sadness engraved into them.ย
You cleared your throat and shook your head.ย
โI would like some time aloneโ You whispered and looked back down to your lap, watching his hand on your knee, his thumb rubbing the fabric of your dress.ย
The hope in Alexeiโs eyes left and he felt his shoulders slump. He licked his lips and stood up, lending out a hand to you to hold. You looked up at him when you saw him stretching his hand out for you to use to get back up on your feet. He had a soft smile on his face, calming your nerves.ย
โThen time alone is what you shall getโ He said and nodded to his stretched out hand for you to grab onto, to help you stand up.ย
โThat is with me at a safe distanceโ He quickly added as you closed your book, putting it to the side and putting your hand in his, allowing him to pull you up.
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