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Come Along With Me

Summary:

Grandma Ruth wonders if the boys will ever grow out of going everywhere together

Notes:

based on THIS comic
https://www.tumblr.com/skelunker/675578782496768000/i-love-their-tiny-little-heads-one-i-didnt

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Chapter 1: Bathroom Break

Chapter Text

Out of the corner of her eye, Ruth saw her grandson’s best friend stop drawing and blink.

“I gotta pee,” Max said. The bunny put his crayon down and stood up from the carpet, papers crinkling under his feet as he made his way to Sam. “C’mon, Sam. Let’s go!”

Max tugged on the other’s arm until they also stood up, before the duo sprinted to the bathroom, holding hands the entire time.

Ruth shook her head goodnaturedly and let out a chuckle. “I hope they grow out of that once they’re older,” She said, relaxing back into her chair and opening the newspaper.

Years later, they do not grow out of it.

Chapter 2: Naptime

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

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“Max, honey, please settle down,” Tillie said, rubbing her temples.

Her nephew had just woken up from his nap and was running around, bumping into things and knocking stuff over. It’d been a miracle getting him to take it in the first place, the kid yammering on and on about what he and his new friend were going to play once they got here.

Whoever they were, Tillie just hoped they’d be less hyperactive than Max.

ding-dong!

“IT’S THEM!!”

Max rushed over to the door and started scratching at the wood like a rabid animal, a few chips coming off due to his efforts.

“Coming, coming,” Tillie got up from the table and made her way to the door. Opening it revealed an elderly Irish Wolfhound and her grandson.

“SAM!”

“MAX!”

The two boys body slammed into each other and hugged, both of their tails wagging even after max started biting the other boy’s arm with affection.

“Hello, Miss Ruth,” Tillie said, a tired smile on her face.

“Well hello there Tillie, thanks again for babysitting my little Samuel,” Ruth said, smiling back. “There was another attempted break out at the penitentiary and I was called in last minute.”

“Oomf!”

“HI GRANNY!”

Max had barrelled into Ruth and was squeezing his tiny arms around her leg as hard as he could, shark mouth smile flashing at her from below.

“Hello to you too, Maxwell!”

Tillie was about to warn the older woman not to do it when Ruth’s massive paw came down to pat Max between the ears. The little lagamorph melted at her touch.

“I hope you two don’t mind, but Samuel hasn’t had his afternoon nap yet.”

On cue, Sam let out a large yawn, prompting Max to yawn too.

“Would you be a dear and let him sleep for a bit before playing?”

Tillie was about to say something when Max piped up instead. “Sure thing, Granny! C’mon Max, I mean, Sam,” Max started dragging a floopy looking Sam up the stairs. “We can nap in my room.”

“Welp, If it means I get a little more peace and quiet I’m sure a second nap should be fine,” Tillie laughed. “Good luck with your prison break, Ruth.”

“Thanks, Tillie. I’ll pick Samuel up in a few hours.”

“No problem.”

Once Ruth was gone she did a quick check in on the two sleeping boys before sitting down in her recliner and taking a nap herself.

Tillie would later wake up to the sound of giggling and a face full of permanent marker doodles. 

Notes:

BONUS:

max already had a nap but didn’t wanna be alone if sam was there so he decided to take a second nap

max doesn’t like being touched by most ppl, including family members, so grandma ruth being able to pet him is a surprise and a half to tillie

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