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witch-oftheflowers · 10 months ago

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Anna~

The little bundle and surprise.

Simon Riley x Ximena Lopez

(Pre-Ghost and after Ghost fic!)

AN: I'm so excited for this series I'll do of the babies. Just know they'll be long like this one. But please enjoy!

TW: Mention of deaths and Simons backstory thats just traumatizing on its own.

MasterList

The morning was cold. Base was quiet for the most part, which was rare. But it was 3am.

And all Ximena could feel and heard was the sound of her own hurling into the toilet.

Her long curly hair, which she washed the day before. Was sticking to her sweaty face. She felt awful, terrible, sickly beyond care.

She brushed her hair back as she pulled away from the bowl. Her eyes flutter shut as she was thinking. Why was she sick? She couldn't be this sick? This wasn't food poisoning, it wouldn't last weeks-

She felt a pang in her stomach as she got up. Shuffling over to the sink as she saw how pale she looked. Her tired sunken eyes stared back at her. She swiftly washed her face along with brushing her teeth.

A knock was heard in her bedroom. She kept brushing her teeth as she opened it up. Her curls were pulled into a high ponytail as she glared at Simon.

"How you doing...?" He stopped halfway as he stared her over. He was trying to flirt with her but as he noticed how sickly she looked

"Why do you look like a child during the black plague?" He teased as he leaned into the doorway.

She rolled her eyes as she jab her toothbrush into his stomach

"I'm sick that's all..." She stated as she turned on her feet. He eyed her over a bit, she still looked amazing. But won't tell her

"Well you look pale. Have you taken anything?" He asked as he enter her room. He sat on her bed, making himself comfortable as he stared at her.

"Taken everything..." She stated as she put her toothbrush back and rinsed her mouth out. She waddled out as he noticed a soft glow to her.

"Are you happy to see me?" He teased, she threw a shirt at him as she slid on a new one

"Not you.. your friend maybe." She joked as she walked over to the bed. She plop down as she felt her body ache and her stomach churning.

"Maybe I should get a test..."

Simon stared at her head as she was face into her bed. He ponder her words as he wanted to speak. But he knew what she meant. He just didn't know how to feel about the topic or idea.

"You'll know if it's anything..."

"That's not helping me get it up Xi..." He joked. But he noticed her glare as she spoke up.

"You're not getting laid tonight Simon..."

"I had a feeling.. once I saw your face.." he looked off, a bit disappointed in her words. But he fully understood with her situation. Or theirs? He ponder on that as he didn't think at this age he could have kids. Kids wasn't a topic he thought about, fuck even they weren't dating. It was just a fling between them. It's not like he thought she was beautiful, an intelligent woman, nor the fact she could knock him out-

He blinked a bit as he realized he did like her. A lot.

"If it's positive?" He asked her, she stared at him for a second. Sitting up she tucked her legs under her bottom. She was thinking as she knew she wanted kids, but their situationship wasn't ideal.

"We'll just see..."

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When she finally took the test. They all came out positive, and Simon was away on a mission. A solo one.

She fidget with her hands a bit as she was thinking. What to do what to do...

A month would pass. And she decided to keep it, she still went on missions. Mostly coverts so she wasn't always in immediate danger.

When Simon did return he quickly found her. He had his phone back as he got her several texts. That she was indeed pregnant.

When he found her, he felt his heart stop as she was chatting with a few recruits. The way they stared at her, the way she glowed. His breath still for a second as he ponder his actual reaction to her.

Once their eyes met, Ximena stared as she smiled a bit. She excused herself as she made her way over to the tired soldier. Her hair was perfectly in a high bun, to standard honestly. Her bangs brushed against her cheeks as she stopped in front of him

"we need to chat huh...?" She spoke as he nod. He lead her away from prying eyes as they took a walk. She had her hands behind her back as she spoke.

She was a month pregnant, baby was fine. She got her own apartment outside of base and been staying off due to her pregnancy. One higher up knew of her condition, she kept it there for now.

Simon nodded his head as she ranted on. How she was excited, that if he didn't want anything to do with it he didn't. She would be fine-

"Xi I wanna be apart of this..." He stopped her after she said those words. His eyes shook a bit as he kept his gaze on her. Ximena stared at him as she felt a blush to her cheek.

"Are you sure?... Because you don't have to."

"Yes, and I think we need to change our situation. I would officially like to date you Ximena... It would be honest especially with them involved now. I don't want you to think I'll leave anytime soon, I wanna be apart of this.." he admitted towards her. She blinked a bit as she knew they had feelings. But they never wanted to push it into an actual relationship. Well he didn't... But to hear his words now she was so calm as she responded.

"I would like that... You really are being more considerate with this than I thought." She teased him a bit as they started to walk again.

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As months pass. Their relationship was flourishing. They got along well, they always did honestly before they started dating. As Ximena grew a bit bigger and a did show especially since her size.

She got to meet his family even. Besides his father, that was one rule he told her. His mother loved her, even pulled Simon to the side saying she was 'the best thing for him'. And he softly agreed, knowing just a few months ago they were nothing more than each other's sags. But he was happy about their situation that lead to now.

As they got closer to eight months. Eventually the two moved in together into her apartment. A simple two bedroom, with talks of building their own home even. On the outskirts of town. About an hour from base, it would be in the forest. They found a great plot of land even. Simon told Ximena this was his gift to her, a way to solidify their relationship.

"Simon I can't let you pay for this on your own.." she said one night folding clothes into the baby's dresser. He was built the crib as he was on the floor. Screwing in the screws into their spots

"Not a problem. I want to do this... So let me for us." He said as he glanced over to her. Seeing her in one of his shirts that used to look like a dress, now snug over the belly she had. She sighed a bit as she looked towards him, her curls were in braids running over her chest. Her hands were a bit swollen from the pregnancy along with her feet.

"Mama you should be resting..." He said as he went back to building. He loved the way Ximena was decorating the nursery. He picked a few items himself even for the baby's room.

She finished up her task as she went over and placed a soft kiss to his forehead.

"Ok but I'll be making dinner now though." She said a bit teasing to his concerns

"Oi! Don't over do it woman-" he said his tone a bit stern yet playful as he tossed a sock at her. They both filled the room with laughter as he stopped his task to go help her. They just wished it could stay like that-

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A few months would pass. Simon was put on a mission with a couple recruits in Mexico. Ximena even helped him learn Spanish.

But they went no contact. It's been a few months. And Ximena gave birth alone. Her own family was back home in Mexico at the time for a family reunion.

So as she sat in the hospital bed alone. Holding the little little bundle of joy. Seeing the little girls light complexion like Simons.. Seeing the way the babs little nose scrunched up. And those blueish eyes opened up to met brown ones. Ximena softly ran a finger over her soft chub cheeks. She hum a bit as she was thinking.

Shes here, she's finally here...

The bab let a small whine out as her little fist clenched. Her mouth forming an 'o' as she whined out

"You're just hungry I know.." her voice was soft as she coed to the child. Letting her feed as she softly held her in her arms. Ximena leaned back in the bed as she looked around.

It was lonely.

Where was Simon?

So many thoughts filled her head as she softly sobbed into the child's hold. It was peaceful for a second.

And finally he returned.

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When he came back. Mauled, distraught, even mentally scar. But Ximena knew she had to see him. As she went on base with the baby in tow. She was a bit scared as she came down the medical unit. In civilian clothes she got to see him.

Holding the baby close as she got a glimpse of his blonde hair. He stared back to her as he gave a smile. He had a few new scars on his face and they littered his body. But she was so happy to see him, she ran over as she held him.

Simon was cautious as he noticed the baby. His large hand holding her face close as he linger to the tot in his partners arms

"Is that her?" He asked as she nods.

"Simon Riley... I want you to met Anna... Anna Julie Riley..." She said the name softly as she let him stare. He noticed her Spanish accent peaking as he sigh and smiled.

"Anna? That's a gorgeous name you picked... I'm so sorry I wasn't there..." He said as he ran a hand over Ximena's arm. She stared at him with loving eyes as she shook her head.

"Don't you apologize... You couldn't have known.." she said as she sat besides him on the bed. She let him hold Anna close. As they finally were together again.

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Sadly as months passed. The start of the stalking that happened by Roba and those he was able to control.

And sadly concerns were made within their little family. Ximena thankfully was able to have the house started after he left. The design and everything was done. Just had to be built.

Simon was on leave for now. Rethinking if he wanted to continue in the forces. He helped his family even. Got his brother out of trouble, he settled down even and had a child. His father was kicked out the family too-

It would be around a few months of Anna being born. When it all crumble for Simon..

That night he was gone to go visit his family alone. Ximena was with her family with the baby. Some family time apart, it was going great.

But when Simon found his families house, everyone dead. Making it seem like he caused this.He decided to give General Shepherd's words a thought. Become a Ghost for me. I'll help you and your family-

Simon was firm in his thoughts as he knew who was responsible. Even went solo as the 'crime' sprees that were pointed to him. Faked his death even. Trying to fix the mess that was being created because he didn't finish the task of Roba.

When he returned to the home he and Ximena made. He made a call.

Ximena came home later as she realized that he wasn't home. But she found a note...

I'll be back. I'll tell you more when I come back. Just know I love you and Anna so much.. wait for me. -S

It would be a few weeks later she would find out everything. She was mortified. Distraught even to hear about his passing and his family, along with the fire. They had to make her believe he died. They Had To.

Which didn't help when months passed and he came to the home in a black balaclava. When Ximena opened the door, seeing those eyes stare at her. She was furious, she was hurt. She felt betrayed by the action even.

Anna was firm in Ximena's arms, clinging to her mommy. She let a huff out as she let the man enter the house.

He came into the home as Ximena let him. She didn't wanna argue in front of the tot. Putting the baby into her playpen. Her on her legs as she watched the little music show on the telly.

Ximena wrapped her arms around his neck as she was starting to cry. All her emotions and fears crawled forward. Simon clung to her as he let her feel everything.

"Puta madre Simon... What the hell happened..." She whispered. And he explained, taking the mask off as he sat her in the kitchen.

He told her everything. That Shepard made him an offer, become a Ghost. He doesn't exist technically. Simon Riley is dead... He even was told that most of his work would be solo, mixed in whatever else they needed him to do

Ximena stared at him afterwards as she ponder the words. Her heart and soul aching but slowly was mending.

"So we can't marry..?" She asked him, it's been a couple years together now.

He stared at her as he ponder the thoughts.

"Us alone we could...no big wedding... I know I need to make you a honest woman.." he joked as she swat his arm. In all seriousness they didn't know how this all would go. How their lives will change with this.

They thought Anna was the scariest and biggest thing to happen between them.

But Ghost, this person that would now be added to their everyday. At home and on base, it would take some adjustments. But they've done it before. Like they did thos years back. And they'll be fine.

"I love Simon..."

"I love you Ximena... Please don't ever forget that..."

"Papa! Mama!"

The two stared to their nine months old. Feeling a bit at ease. And smiled to their faces. Love was clear in the air for their family.

Maybe everything will be alright after all...

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skepticalkoi-catastrophe · 3 months ago

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ᥴᥣoυdყ wιth ᥲ ᥴhᥲᥒᥴᥱ ᥱᥒᥴoυᥒtᥱr

Pairing: Ian Castillo x reader (Ian belongs to vivinofun on insta)

Genre: Fluff, First Meeting, College AU

Warnings: None

Word count: 390

☄. *. ⋆ 「7:14pm」 - Wet arrows pelted at your skin from above. If not, for the fact that you were running late and forgot to check the weather, you wouldn't be hastily trudging for cover. Your last lecture of the evening ran longer than anticipate. You initially planned on stopping at the library however the gentle plucking turned effervescent pitter-patter within seconds.

It was just your luck that you'd forgotten your umbrella in your dorm room. By no means were you dressed for such a downpour either. Clamminess along your arms proved vexing even as you scrapped your original destination. Your pace quickened in tandem with rain drumming the ill-lit sidewalk and foliage.

Your long-sleeved shirt clung to you as feeble attempts were made to wipe the rain from dripping in your eyes and mouth. Standing impatiently at the crosswalk, your thoughts of a warm shower and your cozy blankets kept you to a small extent inattentive of your moistened footwear.

You shuddered, a sixth sense coursed through your nerves. A feeling of deja vu.

You cocked your head upward to see the underside of someone's black umbrella. Muffled tapping met the fabric above accompanied by a deep voice.

"Here." His British accent slipping.

Metal snake bite piercings reflect the gleam from the street lamps. A septum ring hung from his nose as his under eye bags suggested sleepless nights.

Your eyes narrowed. "Wait, I recognize you. We share an art class together. You're..."

"Ian. I sit two seats ahead of you." He nods. Underneath his hooded flannel, his black framed glasses and fair complexion had a subtle rosey hue. His black hair spills onto his forhead, overshadowing his brows.

"I, uh, appreciate your help, so, thanks anyways." The corners of your mouth quirked up at him. "I'll pay you back for this. Coffee tomorrow morning, maybe?"

White neon light illuminated the pedestrian signal. Ian handed off his umbrella to you as you tilted it up to see him better. He gave a half-smile looking down at you before planting his foot on his skateboard, ready to push off.

"Sounds fun. Just don't forget my umbrella."

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