𝕚𝕟𝕙𝕦𝕞𝕒𝕟 - 𝒀𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒐 𝒙 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 [discontinued]

Chapter 4 ➭ The aftermath

You expected Albedo to immediately stab you with the needle, but first he began almost examining you. He took notes on a clipboard and didn't acknowledge your fearful expression. You tried to calm down.

After I'm under anaesthetics, I'll be fine. He's not going to kill me.

He then took a couple more notes, then Albedo took the syringe once again.

'I'm so sorry, but you will be okay, Y/N. Trust me.'

Those were the last words you heard before you felt a sharp pain in your arm as your vision blurred and stopped altogether.

*

Your head felt heavy, and you could barely carry your own weight. The silhouette of a person formed in front of you.

'Are you doing okay?'

Albedo looked down at your weak body. Your head was still dully pounding, and you felt sticky with sweat. Albedo gathered your body in his hands, after undoing the straps, and carried you to your room. You collapsed on the bed, exhausted. Your limbs ached but Albedo was very patient. He checked your temperature and tossed the blankets over your body.

'You did so well. I'm so proud of you, Y/N.'

It was a small sentiment, yet your mind suddenly felt clearer. Sucrose then entered the room, looking rather flustered.

'Y/N! You're awake! I've got some food for you – '

Sucrose gave you a tray with some snacks and fruit neatly laid out on the tray.

'Thank you.'

It was all you could muster until energy failed you. You picked up a strawberry and began eating, as Albedo looked up at Sucrose.

'Thank you very much. You may now leave, Sucrose.'

'Huh?' Sucrose looked dumbfounded.

'Me and Y/N need to talk about the experiment. And a couple of other things.' Albedo glanced at you, but you were concentrating on eating a bit too much.

'But... I – '

'Sucrose.' Albedo sighed, his head dipping in disappointment.

'Please leave.'

'A-alright then.' Albedo watched Sucrose leave, with a slight smile on his face. He then looked at you and gently took your face in his hands. You swallowed your food nervously, as Albedo spoke up.

'You're so beautiful. I... love you so much.'

Is this a love confession?

'I... love you too, Albedo.' You didn't really know what else to say. Then, without warning, Albedo brought his face to yours, his hand on your chin with his thumb on your lip. You froze, not anticipating the sudden action.

Albedo brought his face to yours, gazing into your eyes, bringing his face closer to yours. You suddenly felt a lurch of sickness in your stomach, and you involuntarily pulled away and collapsed on the bed, internally dying.

*

I regret everything.

You felt Albedo's hand press against your forehead as he frowned slightly. He gently took the tray of food and placed it on the floor, then wrapped you in a hug. Albedo wasn't usually the type to show physical affection, yet you felt so safe in his arms. He muttered something under his breath then released quicker than you had liked, and for the rest of the day Albedo spent his time caring for you. Sucrose didn't show up.

At one point, you had asked Albedo – 'What have you done to me? Did you... do something with my body? Please, I need to know.'

'Y/N. You feel fine, don't you? That is all that matters. If you feel any sort of discomfort, I will be here. But other than that, don't worry about it.'

You were grateful for the help, of course, but you still had no idea what Albedo had done to you. You didn't feel much different, so it shouldn't have been a huge change. You just decided to ignore it... for now.