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It was a very long day, to say the least. Angel had just gotten back to the hotel after an awful day at work. Val had made him overwork today because of the one day Angel had left work a bit early. He had left ten minutes earlier than usual. He couldn’t believe that Val would fuck him over just because of that! And, to make things even worse, Val didn’t go easy on him today. The arachnid was covered in bruises and everywhere was in pain. He hated today. He just really wanted to lay in his bed with nugget.
Of course, it wasn’t that simple. When he got to the hotel, right as he walked in, Vaggie started lecturing him
“Angel! Where have you been?! Charlie was worried sick!”
“Chill Vags, I was at work.”
She sighed, “Angel, I know you’ve been working late, but at least let us know when you’re coming back.”
He ignored the voice in his head that told him to cry. Angel sighed and started heading to his room
“Yeah yeah, I’ll let you guys know next time.” Vaggie simply sighed and went to the kitchen.
“Finally... Some fuckin peace..” Angel muttered, while still holding back some tears.
The arachnid was in his room. At last. He could lay in bed with fat nugs, and colour his little heart away. Except, Charlie quickly changed his plans.
“Angel! I’m glad you’re back. You missed dinner though..”
“Meh, it’s fine I uh.. already ate.”
He did not eat. At all today actually. But he was too tired to even think about having to head all the way down stairs. It’s not like his stomach hurt because of the lack of food.
(That was also a lie)
“Oh.. are you sure? I could bring it to your room if you’d like.”
Oh. That could work.
“Umm yeah alright, I’ll take some. Thanks princess.”
“Alright then! I’ll be back in a sec!”
Charlie’s POV
“Hey hun?” Charlie said, clearly worried about something.
“Yeah?” Vaggie replied.
“Did you notice something… You know.. Off, about Angel?”
Vaggie laughed a bit. “ What? I mean, not really. He’s always weird.”
“No, not like that... Just... Never mind.” Charlie walked away with Angel’s food in hand, before getting stopped by her girlfriend.
“Wait! Hun, if it bothering you so much, then just ask him.”
“Yeah, I will. Thanks sweetie.” She smiled and gave a quick peck on Vaggie's cheek.
Angel’s POV
Why did he say yes? now he had to wait longer to relax.
“Hey! I’m baaack!~” Charlie said, with a musical tone to it.
“Hey, this shit actually looks decent. For once.” Angel said with a smirk. Charlie looked a bit offended, but also didn’t seem to mind so much.
“Alright, let me eat in peace bitch” He said, getting impatient.
“Uh Angel? Before I leave, I just wanted to know if you were okay? You seem… Off today”
“Don’t worry bout me! I just had a long day at work. So I'm really fuckin tired” Charlie nodded at that response, somewhat satisfied, and waved goodbye to Angel.
After finishing his food, he could finally have some rest. He quietly grabbed his little gear and put it beside his bed. He pulled out his favorite coloring books and crayons. Him and nugget were cuddling while the spider had fun coloring not so much inside the lines. It was nice, not having any pressure constantly put onto him.
Everything was fine. Until Vaggie ruined it.
Angel didn’t notice he hadn’t locked the door. Usually, he was cautious about this sort of thing. he hated keeping his door unlocked. it seemed to have slipped his mind this time. The spider finally realized when he heard someone about to walk in. He quickly tried to hide his paci and coloring books, but it was no use. Vaggie then stood at the door frame, pinching the bridge of her nose with her eyes closed.
“Hey Angel, sorry for yelling at you but you seriously need to-huh?” Angel looked at Vaggie with intense fear in his eyes. Tears prickling up to the surface, Vaggie noticed what was happening.
“Angel? Oh honey, no, don’t cry. I’m sorry for scaring you little one.” Somehow, she knew exactly what to say. He'll have to ask her later how exactly she knew he had regressed. It’s almost as if she had forgotten her slight hatred towards Angel. Vaggie tried to comfort him, and It was surprisingly working.
A few minutes later, Angel finally got the courage to get some words out.
“I-I’m sorry for be-being late today.. I was really sleepy and I didn’t want to talk to a-anyone...” The arachnid said, still crying and slurring his words.
“It’s alright kid. I just wish I would’ve known this sooner. I wouldn’t have been that harsh on you” He hugged her tight. Angel had hugged Vaggie. Wow.
Vaggie then took a deep breath. “Uh hey, honey. Do you have a caregiver?”
“No. I don know anyone tha would wanna. Cherri is the only one that knows..”
“Would- would it be okay if i took care of you? I’m sure Charlie would love to, too”
“Mhm, but don' tell Charlie please. I don' want her to know... ” Vaggie had never seen him so... innocent and vulnerable. she could tell he was getting tired.
"You know Charlie would never judge you Angel. But, if you don't want to tell her yet, then that's okay. I'll keep this between us."
"Tank you Vaggie!" Her heart was melting, he was adorable, and she couldn’t even deny it.
"Alright, I think its time for a nap little one." she smiled as they sat on his bed.
Angel yawned and held his new caregiver close. he was... happy.
"Sweet dreams, Angel. I'll be right here if you need me."
And he quickly fell asleep in her arms.