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Title: Shadows and Secrets

It started with the little things—Henry watching over me, his presence always lingering, just at the edge of my awareness. At first, I didn’t mind. After all, it was sweet how he seemed to care. But over time, it became… intense.

I noticed it more and more when we were together. His sharp eyes would track everything around us, scanning for danger, even when we were somewhere as simple as the park. The quiet conversations we used to share shifted, becoming more about my safety than anything else.

And then there was today.

I walked home from school, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the sidewalk. I knew Henry would be nearby; he always seemed to show up when I least expected it. I wasn’t wrong.

Turning the corner to my street, I spotted him leaning casually against a tree, but there was nothing casual about the way his eyes flicked up and down the road. He saw me, and his whole expression softened. He always did that around me, like I was the one thing that could bring him peace.

"Hey," I greeted him with a smile as I approached.

Henry straightened up, instantly falling into step beside me. His hands were shoved deep into his pockets, but his body was tense. I could feel it.

"Hi," he replied, his voice calm but laced with that familiar undertone of concern. "Did anything happen on the way home?"

I sighed, shaking my head. "No, Henry. Everything was fine."

We walked in silence for a moment, but I could tell something was bothering him. His gaze was darting toward every alley, every shadow. He was looking for threats—ones that weren’t even there.

When we reached my house, I turned to face him, blocking his way to the door. "Okay, what’s going on with you today?"

He blinked, his expression hardening like it always did when I asked him that. "What do you mean?"

"Henry, come on. You’ve been acting strange for weeks. You’re always looking over your shoulder, and I can’t even walk home without you trailing behind me like I’m being hunted."

At my words, his face darkened, the shadows in his eyes deepening. "You don’t understand," he muttered, his voice barely audible.

"Then explain it to me," I urged, stepping closer to him. "Because I can’t figure out why you’re acting like this."

He stared at me for a long moment, his jaw tight. "There are things… out there. Things you don’t know about. I’m trying to keep you safe."

His words sent a chill down my spine. Henry had always been a little mysterious, always hinting at some deeper knowledge of the world, but this—this was different. There was real fear in his eyes, something I’d never seen before.

"I’m fine," I said softly, reaching out to touch his arm. "Nothing’s going to happen to me."

Henry’s hand shot out, grabbing mine, his grip firm but not painful. His eyes bore into mine, filled with an intensity that made my heart race. "You don’t know that," he said, his voice low and fierce. "You have no idea what’s out there, what’s lurking just beyond your sight."

I swallowed hard, my pulse quickening at the seriousness in his tone. "Henry, what are you talking about? What’s out there?"

He let go of my hand, running his fingers through his hair, clearly frustrated. "There’s… danger. I’ve seen things, things you wouldn’t believe. I need to protect you."

I frowned, stepping closer again. "What kind of danger?"

He hesitated, his eyes flicking toward the street as if expecting something to leap out from the shadows. "There are people, monsters, who can hurt you. I’ve seen what they can do. I won’t let them get close to you."

I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. He wasn’t just being paranoid; he believed every word he was saying. And I knew, deep down, that Henry wasn’t like other people. There was something about him, something dark and secretive. But I never pushed him on it, not until now.

"You can’t protect me from everything," I whispered, my voice softer now, trying to reach him. "I’m not helpless."

His gaze snapped back to me, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of pain in his eyes. "But you are to them," he said, his voice almost broken. "You don’t know what they’re capable of. You’re not… like me."

I stared at him, the weight of his words sinking in. "Like you?"

Henry clenched his jaw, his whole body tense with something unspoken. "I’m… different," he finally admitted, his voice barely a whisper. "And because of that, they’ll come after you to get to me."

The realization hit me like a wave. He wasn’t just being overprotective because he was worried. He was being overprotective because there was something real out there—something tied to him that put me in danger.

I took a shaky breath. "Henry… what are you?"

He didn’t answer right away, his eyes shifting toward the sky as if searching for an escape. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and haunted. "I’ve done things. Been a part of things that no one should have to experience. And now, there are forces that want to make sure I never leave them behind."

I reached out and grabbed his hand, forcing him to look at me. "I don’t care what you’ve done, or what’s chasing you. But you can’t keep this all to yourself. Let me in, Henry. You don’t have to protect me alone."

He squeezed my hand, his gaze softening, but the darkness in his eyes remained. "I just… I can’t lose you."

I stepped closer, pressing my forehead to his. "You won’t. We’ll figure this out together. Whatever’s out there, whatever’s coming—we’ll face it."

For the first time, Henry seemed to relax, his guard dropping ever so slightly. But I knew this wasn’t over. Whatever he was protecting me from was still out there, lurking in the shadows. But for now, as we stood there together, I felt safe.

No matter what was coming, I knew Henry would be by my side. And I would be by his.

End

The love u give henry x reader oneshot synopsis and sneak peek

genre: fluff, comfort (mabey) 

warnings: my spellings might be off, along with my punctuation. 

As you two plan you escape from the lab, things dont go go smoothly because you start having second thoughts. 

“im sorry, its just that i-, ive been having second thoughts about leaving” you say as you look down afraid to even meet his gaze.

“what do you mean? Were so close to finaly being free, finaly having a life of our own, and where i get to be with you for the rest of my life with out ‘papa’ being here” he said as he desperately tried to get a hold of your gaze.

you look down still thinking about your choices. As you look up your eyes meet his. His shining, blue eyes, they have u hooked. For you looking into them is the only sence of relief u have in this miserable world. 

end of trailer. I really hope you liked it if this gets recived well ill be writeing a whole fic of about 2k words mabey. And i have plans to add a romantic sceen with them getting some along time. 

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