By My Side (Sabo x Reader)

"(Name)? Are you home?" Sabo called out upon his return to his and his girlfriend's house. Usually she was off work by now, but she did have a tendency to listen to music loudly; ergo, no response. Sighing slightly, Sabo slipped off his shoes and took off his coat before heading further in.

"(Name)? Honey~ I'm home!" He tried again, checking the rooms as he went. After a quick sweep of the first floor, Sabo deduced that (Name) was not on this floor and started for the stairs; calling her name a couple more times as he went. When he reached their bedroom, he opened the door slowly and quietly in case she was asleep after a long day's work.

"(Name)~?" He whispered out, scanning the room for any signs of his love. Then, on the floor by the end of the bed, he saw it; her foot just barely peeked out before being drawn closer to her body. Frowning slightly, Sabo made his way over to her.

"(Name), honey, what're you—?" He cut himself off when he saw her silently bawling her eyes out, and swiftly knelt down beside her. Pulling her into a comforting embrace, Sabo stroked her hair gently and let her cry into his shoulder. He didn't shush her, he didn't say a thing; he simply held her as her shoulders shook violently from suppressed sobs.

'Thank you. You always know exactly what I need. I don't need gentle words, I don't need pestering about what's wrong, I just need you to let me FEEL that you are here. To hold me close and let me cry, and I will do the same for you.' (Name) thought as her tears soaked his shirt. Nuzzling his cheek against (Name's) hair, Sabo lifted her into his arms, place her in the bed, and climbed in beside her before pulling her close once more.

"Thank you." (Name) sniffled.

"Of course. I love you, (Name)."

"I love you too, Sabo."