When a Lynx Meets a Leopard [Ash Lynx x fem reader]

Chapter 97: Dear Ash

Song: Twin Size Mattress
By: The Front Bottoms

(Y/n)'s POV

The two days since I last saw Ash, have been the lonest two days of my life. I had been confined to a single room, only being allowed to leave if I needed the bathroom. The only people I had seen were the nurses, who admittedly were nice enough, but you could tell they held fake smiles and exhausted eyes. I had been dressed, and helped into a wheelchair by one of these nurses, as that was they day I was finally leaving. "I wish you a peaceful and easy-going flight, Miss (Y/n)." She smiled, waving slightly as she closed the door behind her. I called out a thank you before she left, which made the lady smile as the door clicked shut.

I was sat on my own for about ten minutes, fingers gently rubbing over the corner of a letter in my lap. My things had been packed into a couple backpacks, and the bedsheets had been folded neatly at the end of the bed. Suddenly, the door opened and Sing's head popped around the corner. "Hey." He smiled brightly, waving a single gloved hand and striding in. "Sing." I returned the gesture, waving slightly and smiling at the young boy. "You leave today, right?" He asked, coming closer to me with his hands in his pockets, his action reminding me of how Ash walks. "Sing, is Ash okay? Is he safe?" I asked him, looking the boy in the eye. Sing's eyes widened, his brows knitting together for a second. "Eh? He hasn't come here? Why? I really don't get him." He muttered, crossing his arms and looking away from me as my gaze landed on the floor. "Can you do be a favor?" I sighed, rolling the paper envolope between my thumb and forefinger. "(Y/n), no. I can't break you out of he-"
"Wha- No! That's not what I meant. Can you make sure this gets to Ash? Please?" Sing chuckled quietly, taking the letter from my hand.

"I wish I could go myself, but look at me. I couldn't ask anyone else. Eiji doesn't know the street, ame with Ibe. Max probably wouldn't agree, and I haven't seen him. So please, make sure he gets it." I frowned, staring down at my lap and playing with my thumbs. "I'll try my best, (Y/n), I really will... but I don't know where Ash is right now."
"Hm... try the library. If he's not there, then I owe you a motorbike." Sing smirked, carefully putting the letter into an inside pocket of his purple and yellow jacket. "I would have gone there first without the motorbike bribe. I'll get this to him, regardless of where he is." He chuckled, making his way towards the door, the proud smirk not leaving his face. "Oh, Sing! I trust you'll be at the airport later?"
"You bet! See you then, (Y/n)." He called, waving once again and leaving, closing the door behind himself.

Ash's POV

The library was empty compared to how it usually is in the week. A few university students were dotted around, quietly studying or working on projects. I was simply reading, my watch lay on the table beside me, and a tan-coloured overcoat hung on the back of the chair I sat on. I was submurged in a solemn peace, that was abruptly interupted by Sing. He silently reached into his pocket, producing an envelope with the words 'Dear Ash' written on the front in (Y/n)'s handwriting. I looked up at him, before standing and pulling on my coat. I took the letter, walking briskly outside with Sing on my tail.

"Why won't you go to her?" Sing scolded once we were outside. I simply looked down at the letter in disbelief, fingers running around the edge and over the slightly worn bit where it had been rolled nervously. "She's leaving today! You may never see her again, Ash." He continued to shout. "I know." I replied calmly, my eyes not leaving the white paper. "Then why? You love her, don't you?!" He cried angrily with confusion, his eyes wide and fists clenched. "That's exactly why! She's not safe here, so i'm sending her off with Blanca so that she can be. It's for her own good, even though it will hurt." I snapped at him, my own hands curling into fists. Of course I wanted to go to her, obviously I did, but I couldn't.

"But there isn't any time left." Sing muttered as I turned away from him, threatening to walk away. "Want me to give her a message? Anything?" He called to my back, and when I didn't respond, he got even more agitated and upset. "You stubborn idiot! I though you didn't want to hurt her?" He stamped his foot harshly into the ground as he turn to run, no doubt to the airport to wave goodbye to her, Eiji and Ibe. I listened to him go before slowly walking forwards a couple steps, sitting myself down to read the letter. My hands trembled as I opened it, nervous of what was inside.

'To my darling Aslan,

Although the reason I first came to New York wasn't at all glamorous, it resulted in something I wouldn't change for the world. I've always wondered, how is it that through the job I used to do, that I managed to meet someone was beautiful as you? I know it sounds sappy, and it is, (I have no shame) but I fear nothing more than losing you.
That fear might be the death of me, but trust me when I say that for as long as I live, my thoughts and love are with you, and you alone. I know we will meet again. I cannot say when for sure, but I refuse to let you go that easily.

That is the cheesiest letter I have ever written. And I swear, if you show this to anyone I will beat your arse with Eiji's slipper. (And yes, it is arse. Do not even try and correct me.)

Til death do us part, you shine like gold in my memories, Aslan my dear.

-With love, (Y/n)'

With a sniff, I wiped a couple tears from my eyes and stood up. I had to get to the airport before the plane left, and I believed I could do it.

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Ooh~ whats gonna happen?!
We'll have to wait and find out. ;)

Have an amazing day/night,
~Author-Chan♥️