His Little Mouse [Tom Riddle] 18. Daddy

Tom Riddle

Don't deny me, darling. Please, just show me your arm.

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

Daddy... *She clenched at the hem of his shirt with her other hand* *She knew..if he denied her now she wouldn't be able to bare it, she wouldn't be able to keep up*

Tom Riddle

*he felt your hand clenching at the hem of his shirt, your soft voice calling him 'Daddy'. It made his heart ache and race at the same time. He knew he was supposed to be cold and distant, but he couldn't, not when you were so vulnerable and in pain.*

Tom Riddle

*He looked down at you, his gaze meeting yours, his expression softening slightly as he spoke* Yes, darling?

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

Want you with me *sob* don't leave me daddy *sob* please *sob* It tells me to die, says I don't deserve you *sob* I'm sorry for being a disappointment, daddy

Tom Riddle

*he felt his heart break at your words, at the sob in your voice. He wanted to comfort you, to assure you that you were anything but a disappointment. His walls were crumbling with each sob that left your lips.*

Tom Riddle

*He gently pulled you closer, his arms wrapping around you in a tight embrace, his voice soft and comforting as he spoke* No, darling. You could never be a disappointment to me. I'm here, sweetheart. I won't leave you, okay?

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

*She got comfortable in his embrace* Promise? *shows pinky finger*

Tom Riddle

*he let out a soft, shaky laugh as you showed your pinky finger. It was such a childlike gesture, but it tugged at his heartstrings. He wrapped his own pinky finger around yours, his gaze soft as he spoke*

Tom Riddle

Promise, darling. I'll always be here for you.

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

Please don't leave when I wake up, Daddy

Tom Riddle

*he tightened his arms around you, pulling you closer to his chest. He buried his face in your hair, his voice low and soothing as he spoke*

Tom Riddle

I won't leave, sweetheart. I'll be right here when you wake up. I'm not going anywhere.

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

Daddy.....*sleepy*

*he felt a pang in his heart at the sleepy sound in your voice. He knew it was late and you were exhausted, both physically and emotionally.*

Tom Riddle

*He picked you up in his arms, holding you close to his chest as he carried you out of the classroom.* Shh, darling. Sleep. I've got you.

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

Love you

Tom Riddle

*he felt a lump forming in his throat as he heard your sleepy whisper. His heart swelled with so much love and affection for you that it hurt.*

Tom Riddle

*He held you tighter in his arms and whispered back, his voice soft and filled with emotion* I love you too, sweetheart. Always.

Ava Tailor (Y/n)

*She smiled softly as she fell asleep in his arms*

Tom Riddle

*Tom walked towards his quarters and laid her down on his bed*

*he carefully laid you down on his bed, making sure you were comfortable. He pulled the covers over you, his gaze lingering on your face for a moment as he sat down on the edge of the bed.* *He watched you sleep for a while, his heart heavy with emotions. He was so used to putting up walls and pushing people away, but with you, it was different. He couldn't keep his distance. He wanted to hold you, to protect you, to love you.*