Thunder crackled over head as Colton jammed his fingers in his ears, back pressed against the wall of his tiny closet. He wasn't sure how long he had been in there but between the flashes of lightning and his nightmares he was terrified. Blanket wrapped around him he hummed loudly desperately trying to block it out. "Mommy and Jay are in jail with the police mans they can't get me" He mumbled "Safe here with Dean and Renee just a storm no problems" But his heart was slamming in his chest, like someone was just outside his closet door. Sure, he could go to Renee or Dean but they probably didn't care, he tried telling mommy he was scared once. Jay threw him outside on the porch and locked the door, saying that being into it would make him less afraid. It hadn't worked only made him more terrified, left alone to the storm and its elements. He rocked back and forth sobs escaping his throat, "Nothing to be scared of" He said slowly unplugging his ears only for the thunder to crack loudly, he screamed and pressed his face into the blanket that was already too damp with tears.
Dean was tossing and turning in the next room, thunder storms made him uneasy to making his nightmares worse to the point where he'd cling to Renee for reassure. Renee smoothed his hair whispering that he was safe now, she heard a scream from the next room that had both sat straight up. "What was that?!" Dean hissed his eyes wide with panic, Renee didn't answer only shaking her head as she left the room with him close behind her. She slowly opened Colton's bedroom door her heart dropping when he wasn't in his bed, Dean's jaw dropped when he came in behind her. "Where the fuck?!" Renee pressed her finger to his lips listening closely, soft whimpers and sobs were coming from the closet. "Oh baby" She whispered moving to gently open the door, her heart breaking when she saw him huddled into the corner. Blanket covering his face and his fingers pressed into his ears as he mumbled that he was okay.
Slowly she placed her hand on his leg, watching as he flinched back smacking his head on the wall before his eyes adjusted and he saw her face. "Your okay baby" She whispered bringing him into her arms and closing the closet doors. Dean's heart sank when he saw the panic and fear in his little green eyes, he used to be like that. Fuck he was like that until Renee had calmed him, he used to resort to good old jack. Colton whimpered into Renee's neck as she brought him to their room and sat on the bed beside Dean. His whole body shook as she ran her hand up and down his back kissing his forehead "We wont let anything happen to you sweetie" She said softly holding back her own tears at the desperate sobs that still shook him. "They're gonna get me" He croaked hiccupping and rubbing at his eyes, "Storms gonna get me to" Dean brought his forehead against Colton's, god this was killing him.
"I wont let anyone or anything ever hurt you again" Dean said sternly almost whimpering when Colton dove into his arms. Sobbing out "Daddy I'm scared" against his neck. Renee wiped at her eyes leaning her head against his shoulder as she brushed the hair from Colton's eyes. "I know buddy" Dean whispered cursing himself because due to his idiotic fears he couldn't tell Colton there was nothing to be afraid of. They sat in silence holding on tight as the shakes slowly stopped and his tears dried, his green eyes fixed on hers Colton thought about his word very carefully before deciding to try. What was the worst that could happen? He'd get hit? He was used to that.
"Mommy?" He said so quietly Renee wasn't even sure she heard him right. "What baby" She murmured lips pressed against his temple. "Don't wanna go see the social lady" He mumbled and Dean's arms tightened around him. "Don't wanna go back" Yesterday during the last live event on Thursday, Kayla had phoned and told Seth that due to the nature of the adoption they were required to bring Colton in for a social worker to talk to. Dean hated the idea and Renee wasn't fond of it herself but it wasn't an option. Even Seth had to take Rhys down because he was pressing charges against Haley. "You're staying with us Colt" Dean said quietly and Renee shivered at the tone of his voice.
Colton clung to Dean's neck feeling Renee's fingers lightly scratch at his scalp, he loved it here and he didn't want to go back. Back to the lonely porch outside with no toys, barely any food or water and being hit, kicked, slapped. "Please let me stay mommy" He whimpered when another crack of thunder sounded. Dean grit his teeth to keep from flinching. "I will do everything in my power to keep you safe with me" Renee said meeting those sharp green eyes, Colton had been staying with them for almost a month and this was the first time he'd called them mommy and daddy knowing full well what he was saying. "Come on we got to sleep now, come cuddle with us" Dean laid down with Colton on his chest while Renee wrapped her arm around him. "Goodnight boys" She whispered running her fingers through his hair as his breathing evened out and he fell asleep.
Stark white walls, awkward chemical smell, Colton crushed his arms close to his chest to keep from sobbing. He was so scared, what if they made him go back to mommy and Jay. Renee sat beside him rubbing his head while Dean filled out some papers that he wasn't very happy about. Uncle Seth was coming in later with Rhys, mommy promised that if he was a brave boy he and Rhys could go swimming. He'd never been swimming before but he liked the bath tub.
"My brave boy" Renee whispered kissing his temple, Colton smiled up at her nuzzling his face into her neck. The social worker called out his name and Renee watched his face pale and his body begin to tremble. Dean's head snapped up and he watched as his boy panicked, "S'okay Colt" He murmured dropping down to his eye level. "You're coming home with us"
"He's going to have to come in alone" The lady said softly and Renee winced as the expression on Colton's face. Kneeling beside Dean she brought his little face into her hands, "Go in and tell them the truth okay? And then you're going to come with me and daddy and we're going to go swimming with Rhys and Uncle" Nodding Colton shuffled in behind the lady, looking back at Dean and Renee as the door slowly shut behind him.
"I fucking hate this" Dean snarled dropping into the chair and shoving his hands into his hair. Renee dropped down beside him pressing her face into his chest, "He's so scared" Minutes ticked by with Dean texting Seth and asking him how the hell he did this? How did he manage to get through all this especially with Rhys being so fucking small. "It fucking sucks, but just think of it this way in the end he's going to be in a home where he's loved and safe. Any pain any suffering I have to put up with to better my boy's life I'll do it" Seth had texted back and Dean relaxed almost instantly. He'd do it for Colton he would.
An hour later Colton shuffled out his green eyes red and puffy and he lunged into Dean's arms. Whimpering "daddy" into his neck. The worker motioned Renee over into the corner by the door. "I got all the answers I needed, he was very honest for such a small child" Renee nodded watching Colton and Dean hold onto each other. "Is there any way he's going to end up back with them?" Sighing the social worker watched Dean and Colton for a moment before shaking her head. "Honestly, I highly doubt it, the pictures, the marks and his stories I can't imagine any jury giving him back." Thanking the woman Renee headed over to her boys, lifting Colton into her arms and kissing his cheeks. "Oh, sweet boy you're so brave" Colton just held on tight as they walked back to the truck.
Later that night Seth, Dean and Renee were in the pool with the boys. Colton had on blue and black paw patrol swim trunks and Rhys had on lime green under armour shorts over his swim diaper. Both boys wore bright yellow life jackets as they floated around the pool. Dean held Colton as he tossed the ball into the basket and Seth dunked Rhys's feet in and out of the water earning happy giggles from him. Renee leaned against the pools edge watching Dean with Colton completely at ease, she never thought they'd get this far. "Lookin good daddy" She called out earning a dimpled wink. After a couple hours in the pool Rhys was getting fussy so Seth went inside and made him a bottle while Renee and Dean started supper. Colton sat on the living room floor playing with his dinosaurs, making growling noises and banging them together. "I just realised those are the only toys he has" Renee groaned she hadn't even noticed and Colton would never complain. "We'll take him shopping after the paper view" Dean grinned still excited for his title win. "You bet champ" Renee grinned leaning over a kissing him softly moaning when he deepened the kiss. Seth came out to the kitchen Rhys cuddled into his chest after finishing his bottle. Looking down at Colton he made a yuck face making the little boy giggle. "Eeeww" Seth whined dramatically making Renee and Dean jump apart and Colton bust out laughing.
"Ha ha Rollins" Dean snarled turning around to stir the noodles, Renee winked at Colton who giggled running over to hug her leg. "Smells good" Seth said sniffing the air, Rhys babbled little fists banging on the island counter. Colton climbed up onto a bar stool beside Seth watching as Renee chopped up the chicken. "S'that mommy?" He asked eyeing the chicken, Renee smiled softly at him handing a piece of chicken over and watching him chew. "It's chicken, do you like it?" The little boy nodded his head watching with intent as she and Dean cooked.
"Excited for Extreme Rules?" Seth asked bouncing Rhys on his knee as he gurgled at his big brother. Dean nodded his head dumping the noodles into the pan "Hell yeah, my first title win man I can't wait" Renee smiled up at Dean loving the excitement in his voice. "What's a title daddy?" Colton asked quietly still fearing a slap for asking a question. Dean rounded the island lifting him into his arms, "You remember how Uncle Seth and Uncle Roman carry around those belts bud?" Colton thought about it before nodding his head, he remembered those they looked like super hero belts. "Yups" Dean pressed his forehead against Colton's "Well daddies gonna get one tomorrow" Colton's eyes lit up and he beamed "Daddies gonna be a champion?" Dean nodded and Colton hugged his neck tight. Seth and Renee watched as they talked back and forth about the title unsure of who was more excited.
"Chicken frey do" Colton said slowly trying to repeat back what Renee had said. Colton was on his second bowl and Rhys was pounding back noodles faster then Seth had ever seen. "I guess he likes chicken alfredo" Seth laughed as Rhys gurgled chewing happily on a piece of garlic toast. "Rhysee likes all the foods" Colton nodded watching his baby brother suck his fingers. Renee watched as Colton happily chewed on his food, grinning back at her. It made her so happy to see him eating so well but at the same time she knew half the reason he was so excited was because he never got a decent meal. Finishing up their meals, Seth and Dean took both boys to bed while Renee cleaned up the kitchen.
Colton had begged for Rhys to share his bed that night and Dean and Seth had agreed knowing they had probably done it before. Seth rocked Rhys in his arms listening as Dean told Colton a story about dragons and knights curled into his arms. His little green ninja turtle pyjamas warm from the dryer as he held his blanket close. Rhys moaned sucking his thumb his little brown eyes sliding shut, Seth still found it hard to believe his baby boy was almost 20 months and nearly walking. Bringing Rhys over to the bed Seth laid him beside Colton wrapping him up just as Dean tucked Colton in. Both men snapped the rails on the bedsides before looking back. Dark brown hair and light blonde hair streaked the pillows and soft breathing filled the room.
"Ever think this was going to be our lives?" Seth grinned elbowing Dean in the ribs. Dean shook his head eyes fixed on his little boy soundly sleeping in a soft warm bed. "Nah, but I'm fucking glad it is. C'mon we gotta pack for Extreme Rules baby" He smirked wiggling his eyebrows making Seth laugh and shove him.
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