Eric Quiet Place - Blog Posts
saw the movie yesterday. joe is so cute.
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πππππππ: A request for Eric from A Quiet Place: Day One The reader only knows of one way to calm him whilst he's having a panic attack during the madness, and they gently let him rest against their chest and listen to their heartbeat until he calms down <3
πππππππ(π): SLIGHT SPOILERS, fluff, angst, panic attacks
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πππππππ: Eric x fem!Reader
π/π: I hope you enjoy it! Feedback is always welcomed! I didnβt know where you wanted the reader to calm him down so you get a two-for-one scenario fic lmfao <33
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You donβt know what you wouldβve done if you hadnβt run into Sam like you and Eric had. You two probably would have continued to wander the discarded vacant streets of New York, had you decided not to follow the cat.
Sam had been insistent on you both leaving her be with her cat, but at last she got used to your presence. Now as you shelter in her abandoned home, watching and hearing the rain fall from the windows, you canβt help but feel relieved those creatures canβt hear your beloved's panicked inhales and exhales.
βEric, itβs okay! Youβre alright. Weβre okay!β He only shakes his head at your reassured comments. Your consolation this time wasnβt doing the trick to calm him down, if you hadnβt run out you would have given him his prescribed anxiety meds. βItβs okay. They canβt hear us up here right now. Youβre okay. Weβve made it this far havenβt we?β You breathe out a laugh as you cup his face. He barely musters a nod before his eyes close again, you could imagine the tornado spinning around in his chest. Wreaking havoc on his sanity and any small chance of serenity. You could imagine it all. You could see the panic, the fear in his eyes, making his chest rise and fall rapidly as he struggled to maintain his breath. βDo you want to try it again, what your doctor recommended us to do? Your head pressed on my chest. Match your breathing to the rhythm of each beat of my heartβ¦β You trailed off letting him take the lead.
At your suggestion, he nods slowly, his eyes closing as he reaches out for your hands again. "O-Okay..." Eric tried to take deep breaths, but they came out as panicked stutters.
You sat back against the sofa, allowing space for him to rest against your chest. You began to steady your rhythmic pace, knowing it only worked if you were just as calm and relaxed. You press a gentle kiss against his curls. As his breathing slows to a soft inhale and exhale. He tuned out everything around him. Hearing every thump, feeling every minor skip in your chest. He felt your steadiness, felt the caresses in his hair. The strong warm hold of your other arm as you held him close. He could feel you, hear every intake of air. You were present for him, and he was welcoming the stillness the moment allowed for you both to have once again. He guessed as much though just how the rest of your lives would dissolve into, a world of quiet.
It seemed heavenly at first, but otherworldly frightening, knowing he might just have to savor the small moments where heβd get to hear your voice again. Just as he was doing now.
Once you registered his slackened jaw and relaxed shoulders, you assumed as much that he had fallen asleep. You didnβt dare move. Your fingers continued to rake through his hair as he had succumbed to sleep. You couldn't help but feel relieved that he had calmed down and been able to find some rest. The rain continued to patter against the windows, its soothing sound acting as a natural lullaby to ease your nerves. As you held him close, you found yourself unable to tear your gaze away from his peaceful face.
βWhat started the attacks?β Sam watches you both from the windows.
βMoving far from home. His parents were so proud of him for following through with law school, but he was devastated to leave them. I completely out of mind in love with him, made the biggest jump of my life following him to the U.S.β
βDo you ever regret it?β
You peer up at Sam with glistened eyes. βN-No. I wouldnβt be sane going through this apocalypse without him. Whatever this whole mess is!β You exclaimed quietly. You look down at him, brushing back his curls. βIβd regret it more if I hadnβt followed him here. I canβt imagine what he wouldβve done all alone, if heβd survived it this far. I think he would. I wonder if heβd have met you just the same if I wasnβt here. Iβd have been thankful just the same though, Sam. For letting him stick with you.β You choke back a sob, your smile widening at the corners. Sam only nods, turning her head away from your vulnerable confession. You didnβt take it to the heart. Who knew what pain she was going through herself.
As you spoke to Sam, your voice quivered with a mix of love and vulnerability. You could feel the weight of your words hanging in the air, and for a moment, it was as if the world outside faded away, leaving only the three of you to navigate this strange new reality. You couldnβt help but wonder how Eric would have fared if you hadn't been by his side, a thought that sent a shiver down your spine. With bated breaths, you turned your focus back to him, sleeping peacefully in your arms.
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βEric baby please!β You swish around in the water, eyes glistening as you look up at the creature crawling out from the hole on the roof. Sam had taken a more firmer approach. Holding her hand over his mouth. You had caught him about to squeak, before Sam shushed him. His need to express his panic in screams was hard to muffle.
You moved as quietly as you could in the water. Making your way to take over Samβs place. Eric only shook his head at you. You had to nod, to remind him to stay calm.
βEric, we need to slow your heart.β
βN-No, no, no.β He muttered. βI canβtβ¦β
βYou can, you can. Baby, look at me.β You whispered harshly, gripping his face like Sam had done. In a more serene and calm scenario, your softer touch would have been your go-to, but not when that thing was getting closer. βIβm scared right now, Iβm scared too, but we need to get you back on track. I need you to focus and match your breathing to mine, right now!β Your eyes plead with him. βPlease!β
His eyes were wide with fear, pupils dilated and breaths shallow. The panic was clearly taking over him as water dipped into his mouth, making it difficult for him to focus on anything other than the impending danger. Despite his obvious distress, he nodded slightly, trying his best to calm himself down. As you held his face, he tried to match his breathing to yours, each breath a struggle for control over the mounting fear. He closed his eyes, forcing himself to stay grounded in the presence of your touch.
"I got you. D-Deep breathsβ¦" You barely whisper to him, your frequency morphing into mouthed words.
He took a shaky breath, shuddering as he attempted to follow your instructions. Your steady presence grounded him to the moment.
You didn't hesitate to place his head on your chest. You placed your hand on the back of his head, rubbing his wet hair back and forth in hopes of reassuring him. You tread lightly backwards, keeping your sights on the beast behind you three.
Eric pressed his ear against your chest, the sound of your steady heartbeat providing a calming rhythm to focus on. His breaths were still shaky, but with your hand on the back of his head, soothing in soft caresses, he slowly began to calm down. He closed his eyes and let himself be guided through the water, trusting your instincts to lead the way. Trusting both Sam and you to get him far away from the damned creature.