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Chapter 51 - Ralbert (Race x Albert)

- Chapter 51 - (Mostly) Fluffy Soulmate Stuffy -
Warnings: Abuse, nightmares, fluff
Modern/Soulmate AU
Third Person POV

Soulmates.

Albert had one.

A dirty, blonde haired, blue eyed, Italian boy.

He, at least his child self, was really cute.

The Soulmate effect worked in weird ways.

Albert's connection with his soulmate was that they could meet up while they were sleeping, or, if one of them denied the first option, their dreams were the other's memories.

Most nights were nightmares for Albert.

His poor Soulmate had gone through so much abuse that Albert was so worried he kept searching up his Soulmate's name and looking everywhere to find him.

He just couldn't find him.

It was worrying Albert.

As Albert closed his eyes, he prayed that tonight he had a good dream.

Then, he drifted off.

"Mamma," a soft voice cries, clinging to their mother's hand.

Their mother's weak head turns to face them, her smile soft and weak.

Her face was pale and her eyes were bloodshot.

The small boy, six year old Antonio, cries.

Tears streamed down his face as he pleaded for his mother not to die.

His mother takes his hand softly. "Toni," she starts, her voice barely a breath. "I love you."

There was so much more she had wanted to say, but she couldn't.

Antonio stares at her, his eyes widening when her eyes close.

"Mom!" He shouts, trying to shake her awake. "Mamma! Please! No!" He exclaims.

Tears stream down his face, his sobs being the only sound in the room.

A nurse stood in the doorway, staring sadly at him while she shook her head softly.

There had been nothing they could do for his mother.

The heart monitor flatlined.

Albert shoots up in his bed.

He was drenched in sweat and tears stung his eyes.

He didn't even know this boy (in ways) and he was crying over the death of his mother.

Albert falls back on his bed.

He was only becoming more determined to find this boy.

And when he did, he going to help him, and hold him forever and tell him that he was loved.

If he wants to be held, Albert's mind adds.