One shots

ao3: Ottomen

"Cassius please... when he's at his low
Give it to him. Then, at a low he's never been before. So low it makes the ocean bottom look glorious, I want you to pull this out. Hand it to him. And say "read it backwards" then and only then please this is my last wish. If you never see me again let this be the last favor I ask if you, please I need this. This is the closing note of this life I- I have to be selfish, will you promise me Cassius?" The butler pulled away and nodded " Of course sir, it's been a pleasure."

Bowing low Mallory nodded, cleared his throat and left.

Left his love

His life

His friends

And family.

***

He cried. A lot. Cried so much he had nothing left to cry, he regretted it.

Shouldn't have done it, should've stay and worked things out, should've tried harder.
But as time passed, slowly he saw reason. Why he did what he did, because when twelve months passed. And he held his baby boy in his arms, not scared of the future but excited; only then did he think of him. His hair, his nose, Atticus had them.

Two years passed and slowly they did. Atticus was "walking", so confident in his strides until he fell. His little ego shattered only to pick himself back up and keep going.

He was just like his daddy,

**

" Cassie- Cassius I need you now ok? I need you to protect him- promise me!"

" Young master?"

"81387 view mount point the code is 4938 the apartment is C3 45-" his heavy breaths changed as he hid Atticus he got a bottle of wine and filled the glass before putting it down and answering the door. Putting on a kind smile, a drunk smile, he opened the door and said "hello? C-can i hellp you?" Nervous hiccups escaped his chest

Ugh

"We're looking for Mallory Grey?" His eyes closed and he nodded pausing, he HAD to sell it. " Yep! I'm Mal nice to meet you, it's a little late so how can I help you boys?" He wasn't surprised when they pushed him inside and closed the door locking it. "O-Oh um- alright, i-i have tea or some iced coffee if you'd like some?" He blinked slightly, "Oh no thank you... I think you'll sell for a hefty amount so we can get our own soon."

"Sell?... oh never mind we'll what can I do for you boys?" The blonde on stepped closer but he payed no mind. " Do you know Declan Rosary?" He smiled slightly moving around getting his wine glass, " I met him at a charity a couple years ago. Quite the looker he is..." he said quietly filling his glass.

" You met him.. what is your relationship now" Mallory laughed shortly and shrugged "there isn't? We were introduce at the charity, he was kind of an ass. Only grunted before turning and leaving, didn't talk to him the rest of the event." He leaned against the counter, " Really? Hm sad. I was looking forward to meeting the assholes bitch"

Rude

"Rude, I've done nothing to you sir. " he yawned sipping his wine, he wasn't ready for a hand to be fucking touching him. He grunted, and whipped the glass at him. It hit him in the face blood getting on the counter, " move and I'll fucking blow your kid up"

"The fuck you just say to me?" He was stupid and grabbed another glad only to hear a gunshot ring out. One second he was holding a glass the next he was on the ground being held up by his neck otherwise limp.

"damn, your worth even less hurt..." he was picked up and even though the world was upside down and tilted on its axis. He saw blue little eyes peaking out from under the Otomen. "Baby please don't, stay quiet"

****
Cassius was hauling ass as he left the mansion. His only thought was getting the child. That was Mallory's wish, he would honor it. It took 30 mintues to get there going at a hundred and ten even then when he got there. The door was open and glass shattered along the kitchen floor, he stepped in and took a breath. " hello? Are you their little one?" He listened but heard nothing. " I'm Cassius ... I know your mama hasn't ever talked about me... but he called me before they took him... he wanted me to keep you safe until he comes back. Please little one I need you to come out so I can go send people to find mommy, I promise I'll have you two together as soon as possible"

He did not expect the Ottoman to move, but he hurried over to help get it off of the small boy. He knelt and smiled, the little kids eyes were puffy and red along with a running nose but he wasn't hurt. " Hi" he said softly so he didn't scare him " What's your name?"
The little boy rubbed his eyes with his palm and said "Atti-cus" Cassius nodded and held out his hand to shake " nice to meet you Atticus I'm Cassius, you can call me Cassie if you want" they shook hands and he said "ok I'm gonna go pack some clothes and then we can go have a sleep over. Does that sound okay?"

When Atticus nodded he stood and grabbed a duffel bag. He knew it would take months before they found Mallory, he organized the boys clothes before grabbing stuffed animals on his bed. Cassius walked out and smiled setting the bag on the couch, " Come on Atticus let's find some snacks for you." He picked up the boy and noticed he was in a diaper, he didn't know if he was starting to be potty trained but if not Cassius intended for him to be. He opened the fridge after seeing Atticus on the counter and getting a pen and pad. He wrote down foods they were low on so he knew what they ate, it'd be easier to feed Atticus.

He checked the pantry and found it pretty barren so the list was short, he turned to Atticus was who looking at him with his adorable little cheeks and asked " Any special mugs you want to have with you?" He pointed to a cabinet and Cassius opened it, a little mug with Atticus's handprint was on. When he picked it up Atticus clapped his hands and hugged it "mommy's mug, canT have" He nodded glass crunching under his shoes making him wary of the glass, it could be anywhere even on the counter so it was probably best to get him off the counter.

He picked up the little boy and held his on his hip, "Ok let's go have a sleep over