"Please Stay" - Arcane Viktor x Reader

Chapter 53

A/N:
Right... Ukraine...
As many of you know the situation in there is truly tragic, and since Poland is a close neighbour to them, this war has been affecting me emotionally more than I originally expected it to.

Because of that it's been very hard to write recently, and to top it all off, I have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been feeling like shit for the past couple of weeks.

Me and my whole family are vaccinated so we are in no direct danger whatsoever, but still, I'm experiencing almost all of the symptoms, except for taste and smell loss, and been feeling like somebody had chewed me and then spit me out into the drain.

Anyway...
Since I don't have to attend school nor work until the end of the week, I'll try my best to deliver some chapters. And a minor spoiler, Amity's going to appear in like 2-3 chapters so, be ready for her return.

Another reminder, the chapter where I mentioned Viktor already having a brace is not canon and I will be editing that part out shortly. I just got a much better idea, that I feel suits the characters much better than what I originally planned.

Anyway... x2
Without further ado...
Less go

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,,Is that good now?"

,,Mmm... Still too loose I think..."

You sighed and pouted your lips in frustration, pulling out the pin, that held both ends of the leather-like material together, and sticking it into your mouth. You grabbed the cloth by its edges, in order to attempt yet another try at tightening the fabric around Viktors waist, but soon, you released your grip and turned your attention back to your partner.

,,You do know you need to sit straight in order for this to work, right?"

This time, it was the boy, who let out a frustrated huff, shifting his weight, so that he was sitting straight once again. Well... Almost straight.

You rolled your eyes and grabbed him by the shoulders, the feeling of your hands on his bare skin sending shivers down his spine. You dug your thumbs into the spots under his shoulder blades, recieving a soft gasp from the Zaunites lips in return. You gently tugged his shoulders back, pulling them backwards, so that he was finally sitting straight enough for your satisfaction. You then lowered your hands, tips of your fingers merely grazing his back, as they travelled back to his waist.

,,Breath out and hold, please..."

Viktor obliged and you pulled the edges of the material together, its rough and stiff texture fighting vigorously against your endeavours. You grabbed the cloth in one hand, reaching with the other one for the pin, that was still resting peacefully in your mouth. You were just about to pluck it into the material, securing it in place, before the left edge slipped from your grip, reflexing backwards.

,,For fucks sake! Remind me again, why are you using a material that looks and feels like it could stop a bullet?"

Viktor chuckled, turning his head so that his side glance could meet yours. A mischievous glow reflected in his golden irises and for just a second you lost yourself in it, forgetting what was the reason for you to be doing all of this, and not just kissing him instead.

,,Well, it has to keep my posture from shifting and straighten my spine back into it's original angle, so yes it has to be as stiff as possible. Besides... Stopping a bullet is a useful addition to have, don't you think?"

You sighed, leaning your forehead against his back in a sign of utter defeat. The boys expression softened, his hand awkwardly reaching over his shoulder to stroke your hair in adoration.