"Please Stay" - Arcane Viktor x Reader

Chapter 37

A/N: Helloooo!

I didn't proof read this one cus I was too tired. Excuse my terrible spelling. Anyway! Enjoy!

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The morning sun tickled your nose, as the warm sensation sent shivers throughout your entire body. You slowly opened your eyes, covering them from the bright light with the palm of your head. The lab was enveloped in a soft, golden glow, making the stone walls seem just a little more welcoming. Dust was hanging in the air and you smiled softly, wraping the blanket around your shoulders just a bit tighter.

As you looked further around the lab, the feeling of comfort slowly stepped aside for guild and worry. Yesterday's events started coming back to you and flooding your mind with unwanted anxiety. It seemed so long ago when in reality it was not even 12 hours ago. Amity's accident, Jayce's backlash, Markus and...
Viktor.

You hastily started looking around for your partner, dropping your legs down to the cold floor.

'Did he go home after you fell asleep? Or did something more serious happen?'

Your thoughts raced until you spotted a slouched figure near the opposite wall, hidden from the world by the shadow of the corner. His shoulders moved up and down regurly and you felt your breathing calm as well while looking at him. You lifted yourself from your chair, leaving your slippers behind as to create as little noise as possible. Soft splating of your bare feet filled the room, yet your heartbeat seemed equaly as loud.

You approached the sleeping boy, circling around him in order to take a peak at his expression. His face was darkened by the shadows, yet it still looked soft, despite it's sharp features. His hair was exceptionally out of place, as if he messed it up himself. A pair of dark purple eyebags decorated the space under his long lashes and you couldn't help but frown.

'How long was he up?'

You reached out to him, softly grazing his cheek with sympathy, however, you soon pulled away, surprised at how cold it was. As if to confirm your suspicions, Viktor shivered, his thick eyebrows twitching just slightly in the process. You swiftly took your blanket off of your shoulders and gently placed it around your partner's back. He murmured something under his breath, and even though you couldn't decipher his words, you were almost completely certain it was something sarcastic.

You giggled while sending the boy one last look before turning around and making your was back to your chair. You debated taking Amity's books back to your dorm, however you'd probbly have to end up carrying them here again anyway. You took your slippers into your hand and with a heavy heart made your way out of the safe space of the lab and onto the hostile corridor.

You silently prayed that nobody would see you alone and in your pajamas, straying sadly down the main hallway. And to your luck for most of the way, it was conviniently abandoned, except for one tall figure, that almost made your stomach drop all the way down to your feet.
Jayce.

You stopped abruptly as he made his way towards you, his confidence lessening with each step he took. Both you and him were desperately trying to look tough in front of one another, but what came out of it looked more like a mix of uncertainty and greatfulness. When he finally stopped before you, your breathing was irregular enough, that you geniuenly feared of going into a cardiac arrest.

,,Y/N..."

His voice was shaking a little and only when he stepped closer did you notice the purple eyebags running deep under his hazel eyes. His uniform was an absolute mess and he reaked of cheep alcohol. He reached his hand out to you, and your muscles tensed, as you remembered the crack his punch left in a marble wall. He hesitated upon seeing your reaction, slowly lowering his hand.