Little Space (Separation Anxiety) (Patreon)

((Y/N)'s POV)

Today was going to be my first day and we woke up super early and got to the Daycare around 6:20, but when we got to the door, it was locked. The lights were on, but we didn't see anybody and it was cold out here, so I sat down and curled up while he peeked into the window. I couldn't sleep that much last night and I still had a sick feeling in my stomach that I hated and tried to get Daddy to let me stay home... He said no and it was going to be ok. Soon, we saw someone come up and it was one of the ladies from yesterday.

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She was on her phone with keys in her other hand, but she stopped walking for a second when she saw us... I just curled up some more when she looked surprised and walked up to us.

Rose-Sir, we don't open for at least a little over half an hour.

Daddy-Oh, you don't take kids in a little early? I just thought about going into work a little early to talk with your boss's husband about some stuff.

Rose-We can't-.

I was scared of them fighting, but they stopped when the door opened and Kinsley walked outside.

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Kinsley-What's going on out here?

Daddy-I was just asking if you could take my son a little early, so I can go talk to your husband about the job... Also, to say thanks for recommending you.

A cold breeze came and it made me shiver a little, and it was worse because I didn't bring my jacket because Daddy said it was going to be a short walk before I go inside, Kinsley looked at me and got a little made before she came over to pick me up.

Kinsley-It's 62 outside! Where's his jacket?!

Daddy-I thought I could drop him off early if you were here.

(Kinsley's POV)

Did he just think that just because my husband gave him my info on my daycare and he's a promoted employee there, he's somehow above my rules and schedule?! He is unbelievable, just like my husband! On top of that, I have no choice, but to take him in, or else he will just get sick.

Kinsley-I'll take him, but I will be telling my husband about this.

He looked nervous, but I doubt my husband would care too much about this. He'll at least be on thin ice. I went inside with Rose and (Y/N) looked sad and scared from the scene outside his father had caused.

Kinsley-Oh, I'm sorry about that, Honey. You're not in trouble at all. Here, why don't you spend some time with me before we open? ~

I took him to the playroom while Rose tended to her business and I saw Betsy in here putting up the last of the boxes on the shelves.

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Betsy-Oh, did time slip away from me?

Kinsley-No, no. This was... the new boy from yesterday and his father just needs to get his time management in order... (Y/N), this is Betsy. She keeps us safe and helps with the heavy lifting... She even gives arm rides sometimes. ~

She came over to her and bent over to her and gave (Y/N) a warm smile.

Betsy-Well howdy there, Lil' Fella. Aren't ya'll just as cute as a button? ~

She poked his little nose and then I was getting a call on my business phone, so it might be a parent. Betsy held out her arms and I gave him to her.

Kinsley-I'll try to be back soon. Sorry to do this when we are not even open, yet.

Betsy-Ah, hush. I can handle this. Lil' guy is adorable. ~

(Betsy's POV)

She left to go answer her phone and I stood up straight while holding (Y/N) on my side. He was smaller than the other kids that come here and I know he's only 4-years-old. I took him over to the toy area and sat down before I looked to see how much he was blushing. I just pulled out a box of legos for him to start building something, but he still looked timid by my size... He even tried to stand up, but I was still taller than him while sitting down. It was adorable that he wanted to be taller than me, but then he sat back down to go back in his little shell. Kids take a while to get used to daycare, but we also gotta work on our end.

Betsy-Ya like building or playing other games? Miley and Bri take the others out tah play games like freeze tag, hop scotch, and other fun games to stretch those arms an' legs of yers. ~

(Y/N)-... Ok.

Betsy-Awww, don't be so nervous. Let's shake all of that there nasty stuff out. ~

I took both of his hands that almost fit perfectly under my pointer fingers and thumbs and had him do a little arm dance. He only blushed harder, but while I sang a little song to the dance, he did start to giggle.

Betsy's mind-So cute! Why dothe cute sweethearts have to be so hard to find?!

When he tried to pull his arms back, I let him go after a few tugs and he put his hands into his lap. We heard someone else walk in and it was Bri and Miley, and they looked surprised to see a child was already here.

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Bri-(Y/N)?

Miley-We're not open for a while longer.

Betsy-His pa dropped him off early and Kinsley let him in.

I grabbed his shirt and tugged on it a little to give a hint that he had no jacket and looked over at the hooks to show that they were empty too.

Betsy-It was mighty cold outside.

They caught on and walked on over to us and Miley sat by my side to lean against me.

Miley-Hey kiddo. We never really talked that much. Having fun with the gentle giant?

He seemed to be too shy to talk and I found that adorable. I just picked him up a little to put him on my lap and it somehow made him look even more tiny to me. Bri leaned over to him and he looked at her tail swaying a little behind her.

Bri-Hello again. Are you ready for a whole day of fun? ~

((Y/N)'s POV)

I just wanted to disappear into the floor or something to get me out of this room. I just turned into the closest thing which was Betsy's belly. It was soft, but also a little hard and she just laughed while rubbing my back... or someone was rubbing my back. After a while Bri took me from Betsy and she waved us goodbye.

Betsy-Sorry, Sugar. Ah gotta get some more work done. Have fun with the girls. ~

She left the room and Bri swung me around a little while Milely was watching and then came to her side.

Miley-Nobody else is here, yet. How about we do a few stretches before a good game.

(Y/N)-... Um... Ok.

Bri put me down and we did stretches like reach for the stars, reach for your toes, deep breaths, jumping jacks, and sitting down to reach for your toes. After that she got a game of twister out for us and Bri did the spinner.

Bri-Ok. (Y/N), right foot blue and Miley, left hand blue.

I did what she wanted, but then they fixed which foot I as using. after turn 6, I was using all of my hands and feet and so was Miley. I was reaching under her to get to my spot, but I slipped and fell on my belly.

Miley-Awwwww. Wanna play again? No other kids, yet. ~

(Y/N)-I-I... I just want to sit in one of this bean bag chairs.

Bri-Mind if we join you, so we don't feel lonely?

I didn't want to be mean, but I wanted to be alone too.

(Y/N)-Um... A few minutes, I guess.

Miley flipped onto her hands and then over on her feet before she picked me up and I hought that looked cool. She sat down on the biggest beanbag chair and I was next to her for Bro to sit next to us... I was surrounded by girls and had no space at all anymore... Just for a few minutes.

(Timeskip 2 Hours)

I was playing with a toy on the beanbag chair and Bri was still sitting with me while Miley played with the other kids here now. I tried to ignore Bri, but my face kept on burning whenever she pet my head, talked to me, or hit me with her... soft and fluffy tail. She wiped my head for some reason and I realized that I was sweating.

Bri-Sweetie, are you ok? You're burning up... Come on, let's get you to our nurses.

She picked me up and took me out of the playroom and down the hall to a room where I saw two ladies.

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Bri-Hey Ruth, we got a little fever going on with him.

Ruth-Awwww, on his first day.

Rose-Considering he was outside without a jacket and his hair was still a little wet, he could have a cold.

Ruth came over to me first and Bri put me on the counter for Ruth to put a thermometer in my mouth.

Ruth-Quick question. Was your hair wet when Daddy and you left the house this morning?

(Y/N)-Um... I went back to sleep the first time, so he made me t-take a quick bath and I only dried off a little while getting dressed.

(Ruth's POV)

I was going to report this to Kinsely that (Y/N) most likely has a cold thanks to his dad bring him here super early. I picked him up off the counter and Rose already left to tell. I just put him on the bed and gave him an ice pack before I went over his medical record we had... No allergies, but we should still be careful and keep him here. Soon Kinsely came in with June and Rose when Bri left and Kinsely looked worried.

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Kinsely-(Y/N), you poor thing. Are you getting sick? ~

He only shyed away from her and I was told he had almost no social skills, so he just has a problem talking to people and interacting with them. Kinsely only stroked his head and Rose gave him an ice pack to put on his head while lying down to break his fever. Another cause came to mind... We are beatiful and forced to watch him while trying to get him accustomed around here... He could just be burnt out too. I got a few things on what we could do, like give him some soup to help break his fever too, but I had to boil it first. Meanwhile, Kinsely got on the bed with (Y/N) and cuddled them like a mother would. You could see him blushing harder which proves the second cause of this case.

Ruth's mind-I don't know if it's us or just new people in general, but regaurdless... This is cute to watch.

(Kinsely's POV)

I could see (Y/N) was a bit uncomfortable and from what Rose told me about him not only leaving the house without a jacket like we knew, he was also still wet after a recent bath. This poor baby has such a irresponsible, stubborn, and childish father. He needs a loving Mommy know more than ever and it starts with cuddles in bed for comfort and we even have extra blankets if this one is not enough to warm him up with me. When I thought of his father, I felt hatred in my blood... When I was sick, I was only left alone in my room to care for myself without a shred of helpor comfort because my family associated being sick as being weak.

Kinsely-Hey Sweetie, you want some chicken noodle soup to help you get better? ~

June-Kinsely, we still have things to discuss in your office.

Kinsely-...

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Kinsely-Say ahhhhhh. ~

I put a nap mat in my office and was feeding (Y/N) his last bite before I let him drink the broth. I looked away to my work June was showing me, but when I looked back, I saw a few drops going do (Y/N)'s little chin.

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Kinsely-*Giggles* You made a little messy. Here, let me get that off of you. ~

(Y/N)-*Whine*.

He tucked his chin back, but I gently tilted his head up to wipe him off. When he was clean, I lied him back down with a pillow and blanket with a wet wash cloth on his head. I got back on my chair at my desk and June showed me our costs for this month, but thanks to my husband's funding we were only getting money... He only belittles me for it, but I just mostly ignore him.

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June-We could plan for a little trip or something.

Kinsely-That could be fun, but I much rather bring more things up to date around here. Softer mats for nap time, more snacks, and beef up security a little more. Thicker glass and stronger locks are the first thing I would want to look at for security, and bring in new and better toys for the kids.

I thought about other things and went back to think about my early childhood for ideas of what I missed out on, but then I heard (Y/N) sneeze. My mind went to his father not caring and getting him sick for wanting to come here early. He has no idea how to be a parent to a toddler, a baby... I never had a baby either because my husband is infertile and I know this because when he tried for a month I went in without him knowing and the doctor said I should be fine, so it has to be him... He took the rest of my life and I can't even be a mother... Maybe not with him. A smile curved onto my face before I went online and took a few thousand dollars for this project.

Kinsely-June, can you take (Y/N) back to the nurses office for a nap time. Also,... tell Betsy I want to discuss a project with her that will require she move stuff around.

June nodded and gently picked up (Y/N) and I waved goodbye to him with a soft and warm smile. When I was online, I pulled out his file and went online to look at cribs first.

Kinsely-My poor baby... You do have special needs after all... You need a mommy's love... My love. ~

(June's POV)

I saw how timid and cute (Y/N) was in my arms, but it was also sad... I know how being shy can be seen as cute, but it's not fun... It's not bad, but it's not fun either. Speaking of which, I turned around a corner and almost ran into Betsy carrying a stack of two heavy boxes in each arm. I still can't get over our height difference. (Y/N)'s dad is taller than me and he makes it to her belt buckle... I only make it to the bottom of her zipper.

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Betsy-Oh, sorry 'bout that June... What's wrong with our new lil' friend there?

June-O-Oh um, Kensly gave him soup-. I-I mean he's sick from leaving his house with cold and wet hair and-. I-I mean... Kensly wants to talk to you about a new project. I have to go put (Y/N) down for a nap. Bye.

Betsy-Oh, bye. Get well soon lil' fella. ~

She walked around me and I collected myself before getting to the nurses office and saw Rose and Ruth next to the bed I tucked (Y/N) into.

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Ruth-Hey, Bri came bye and asked for you when you were free. Kids love your soft voice at story time.

June-O-Oh... Ok. (Y/N) needs to go down for a nap and I think that's going to be a little hard for him.

Rose-We can take care of him. It's our job.

I just looked back down to (Y/N) and he looked at me with those timid puppy eyes as he looked around a little. I felt so sorry for him and it made me want to stay and cuddle him until he was all better, but I just kissed head before I left.

June-Goodnight, Sweetie. ~

((Y/N)'s POV)

I didn't want to go to sleep here. I only sleep at home in my bed with my stuffed animals and there was nothing to cuddle with in here. Rose turned off the lights in the small room I was in, but the light from the other room shined in. Ruth was still in her and I saw how huge her tail was again... It was bigger than me. I only lied in this bed to try and think about him, but...

(Y/N)-*Sniffle* *hic* *hic* *whimper*.

Ruth's ears flickered before she turned and came over to me with a sad look, and knelt down to me.

Ruth-Hey, hey, Hun. It's ok... Is this your first time far away from home? ~

I just nodded my head yes and she rubbed my head.

Ruth-Yeeeaaahhhh, I know it can be scary. I can get you a toy to sleep with. Will that make it better? ~

(Y/N)-*Sniffle* I-I only sl-sleep *hic* with my toys.

Ruth-Oh, so those are special to you. I understand... Do you want to see the toys and see how you feel? ~

I nodded my head again and she showed me 5 different stuffed animals, but none of them smelled like home or felt the same. They were too firm and smelled too new for me to like... Ruth on the other hand smelled pretty. When we ran out of toys she tried to think of something else before she saw I was looking at her big tail brushing the ground. I turned to the wall to hide my face from her, but more cries kept on coming out because I was getting tired from crying this much...

(Y/N)-*Sniffle* *whimper* *hic*... Huh?

I felt something big be put on top of me... It was fluffy, it covered me up so much I had to poke my head out, and it smelled... like Ruth. I only looked at the wall and when she wagged her tail a little... It felt... nice.

(Ruth's POV)

I never done this before, but it should be fine. He had the blanket on him and on top of that, I soon heard his crying stop completely. I can firmly saw that he likes to cuddle with my tail, but I can't let the other children see this or else they will all be asking. I only went on my tablet to check inventory and a few other files to see one got changed... It was (Y/N)'s file, so I clicked on it.

Ruth's mind-... Special needs?... Extra attention, a better quality mattress for his back, a secluded place to nap for anxiety, and one on one seccions for autisism... Did his dad get this from the hospital he goes to? How could he forget stuff like this?!

(Y/N)-*Soft snoring*.

I flicked my ears a little when I heard (Y/N) fell asleep not even 15 minutes after I put my tail on him. I moved my tail a little and saw his peaceful he looked and his cheeks weren't as pink anymore. He was getting better already, and the look on his face... It made my heart flutter a little.

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Meanwhile I saw Rose standing at the door and covering her mouth with a blush.

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Rose-*Squeals*! ~