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

Chapter 105: An Emotional Reunion

Song: Black Out Days
By: Phantogram

Heyy~
So I'm back for... however long this boredom lasts. Is anyone still here? I dont know lmao...
Also, about Shorter... I'm still undecided if I like that or not. I may edit the story and let him rest. we'll see.

Anyways~

Enjoy this chapter x

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Ash's POV

"Where the hell have you been?" I asked breathlessly, not being able to stop myself from smiling or crying. After a while, we pulled away, both chuckling as we did so. Shorter clapped my shoulder, squeezing it with a grin. "We'll discuss that later, for now though..." He cracked his knuckles, striding past myself and (Y/n). "I'd like to see my Guys, please." 

I gazed at him with confusion, had he really not seen his guys yet? "I forbade him from revealing himself to Sing and the others before you, Ash. I'm not sure how they'll take it, so I thought it best for you to be there. Things shouldn't get violent, but just in case..." She tossed me my old revolver. It was empty, and she gave me no bullets. The gun was for show. All I had to do was show it, and any member of a gang would calm down. After all, I was notorious for my accuracy.

"Shall we?" I smiled, tucking the gun into my waistband and holding my hand out towards (Y/n). Shorter gagged audibly, turning away as he pretended to throw up everywhere. I rolled my eyes, kicking his ass as I passed him. He was caught off balance, and ended up falling onto the very thing I kicked. (Y/n) laughed, and so did Shorter. 

Damn it was good to have him back.

(Y/n)'s POV

It didn't take us long to get to where Shorter's guys were hanging out. Despite it being 4pm, they were all sat in a bar drinking and chatting between themselves. I walked in first, squeezing Ash's hand as he followed, nervousness evident on his face. Everyone looked towards us as we entered. A collected gasp echoed around the room as the gang members lay their eyes on Ash. Alex was the first up, rushing over to greet him. 

He offered his hand, which Ash took, but before they could shake, Ash pulled him into an embrace. "Thank you." He said quietly, patting Alex on the back with a smile. It was rare, Ash showing emotion in front of his guys, but this time he made an exception. They were so happy to see him, how could he not?

Next up was Sing. He was struggling to hold back tears upon seeing Ash up and walking by himself. This only worsened as Shorter strolled in, scratching his head anxiously, cigarette hanging loosely off his lower lip. At first, the young gang member drew his gun, aiming it at Shorters' head, demanding he tell him who he was. I stepped in, gently pushing the weapon downwards. "It's Shorter, Sing." I spoke softly, watching as the boy's eyes welled with tears. It seemed like he couldn't hold up his strong persona any longer. He broke down, wrapping his arms around Shorter and sobbing violently, not caring what anyone else thought at that moment in time. Shorter's eyes also couldn't care less, pulling Sing closer as he too wept with joy.

As for the rest of the gang, they all stood back, tears of happiness glistening in their eyes and on their cheeks. Everyone was so gentle with Ash, where as Shorter was receiving light hearted punches and kicks once Sing had moved away. I couldn't help but smile at the adoration for these two men in the bar. 

From within the crowd, emerged a grinning Eiji. He opened his arms to me, and I accepted stepping in for a hug. Once I pulled away, he moved onto Ash. Forcing the tall blonde into a hug. Despite his best efforts, Eiji hung on until Ash hugged him back. In turn, Shorter also recieved a hug, and I could of sworn his smile got bigger and his cheeks tinted a light pink... but who knows, the room was warm.

After a short while, Ash was requesting we take out leave. He may be a powerful gang leader, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he was fresh out of hospital and still not 100%.

We left promptly, waving goodbye as we went. I called for a Taxi, watching worriedly as Ash visibly got weaker with every step he took. The pink front his cheeks had drained completely, leaving his skin looking thin and sickly. I helped him into the Taxi, hastily telling the driver where to go and thrusting a few dollar notes into his hands. It was more than enough for the journey, I knew that. I just wanted to get home as quickly as possible. When we arrived, I thanked him and told him to keep the change.

I was practically carrying Ash at this point. He was struggling to walk, and collapsed as soon as the apartment door shut. I gasped, falling to my knees beside him as he curled up on the floor. It was almost as if he had accepted his fate on the floor, and didn't want to get up. I pulled his head onto my lap, sighing slightly in relief at the realisation he was simply asleep. He was that tired, he had collapsed with exhaustion.

I sat with him there for a short while, stroking his hair and laying my jacket over him as a sort of blanket. It wasn't long before there was a knock at the door, and Shorter's voice called asking if we were in. I answered, telling him to come in but be careful about opening the door. "Ugh, I'm usually one who loves attention, but that was- oh god, what happened?!" He shouted, slamming the door behind him, and instantly dropping to his knees.

"Shhh! He's asleep. He collapsed as soon as I shut the door. " I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. "Mind helping me get him into bed?" Shorter nodded, gently slipping on arm under Ash's legs, the other around his back, cautiously lifting his best friend off the hard wood floor.

Once Ash was in out bed, Shorter wished us good night and left, closing the door behind him. I walked over and locked it before turning back to Ash. I took off his shoes, belt and T-shirt, leaving him in a vest and jeans. I then undressed myself, pulling on a pair of loose pyjama bottoms and a vest before slipping under the covers next to Ash. "I love you, Ash. Sleep well."  I wrapped my arms around him, pulling him into my chest before closing my eyes and trying to sleep.

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I really don't know what to say here... I lost motivation to write for a long time, but I'm back now. Dunno how frequent chapters will be as I don't have an upload schedule, hut we'll see

Have a wonderful day/night,
~Author♥️

(PS. I hope you had a great Christmas if you celebrate it x)