𝚂𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙰𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚗 (𝚅𝚒𝚔𝚝𝚘𝚛 𝚡 𝙼𝚊𝚕𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛)

Chapter 23

"Y/n, are you alright?" Viktor asked you softly while he re-positioned himself so that he was sitting on his bed, he looked at you. You had watery eyes that were threatening to spill. 

You avoided eye contact after he had noticed, you quickly wiped away the tears and turned to face him. "Yep, I'm great." You forced a smile. 

Viktor's eyes narrowed, "Y/n, don't lie to me, do you want to talk about it?" He motioned for you to sit down next to him, you did. 

"Y/n, what's wrong?" He gently placed his hand over yours and locked fingers with you. His hands were cold, his touch was gentle and calming. He started to rub your hand slightly with his thumb. 

"I-it's nothing Viktor." You tried to redirect this conversation. 

"Y/n, I can tell it's not nothing, you can tell me what's bothering you." He says softly as he brings your hand his lips and gently kisses it. 

"My mother, I miss her, I really miss her Viktor." You admitted avoiding eye contact. 

He placed his hand on your back and started rubbing in circle, "dealing with loss can be difficult, trust me, I know." 

"Don't hold it in Y/n, crying is a natural human behavior." He comforted softly,"Y/n, here lay down on my lap." Normally, Viktor wouldn't have said that out loud without experiencing some form of embarrassment or being flustered but, today was different, you were upset, he wanted to do something about that. 

He patted his thighs and motioned for you to lay down, you blushed. You did end up doing it though, you had your head down on his thighs as he gently combed his fingers through your hair. 

You deeply inhaled his scent, enjoying the moment, it was calming, almost refreshing. 

"Y/n, baby." He hummed softly as he continued to stroke your hair. You start quietly sobbing, Viktor wasn't fully sure how to comfort you but, he was trying. 

"It'll be okay Любовь моя" He spoke softly, the last foreign words rolling off his tongue like sweet nectar. 

You sniffled, "w-what does that mean? The last words you said Vik." You ask tenderly, head still on his lap. 

"My love, it means that you are my love." He smiled gently down to you, from down there you could see his sharp jawline.

"Viktor, you look really beautiful right now." You sniffled while wiping away remaining tears. 

"Thank you darling, I would say you're stunning." Viktor pushed back your hair with his fingers to see your whole face. He felt like the mood had lifted when you cracked a small smile from his compliment. 

"Viktor, I don't say this enough, I love you."

I love you. 

The words echoed in Viktor's mind. He hadn't heard anyone say that to him in years. 

"I love you too Y/n, I really mean it." He moved his hands and rested them on your chest, he felt the calm beating of your heart. 

You smiled, you were at peace. 

"Viktor."

"Yes dear?"

You giggled, he called you "dear". 

"What's so funny Y/n." He joked.

"The tea, drink it before it gets cold, I'll pour it for you." You quickly got up and started to pour two cups, the heavenly scent filled the room. 

"Wow Y/n, that smells really nice, you're amazing." Viktor praised you.

The tips of your ears turned bright red. "Thanks Vik." You smiled warmly and handed him the teacup, "careful it's still hot." 

"Just like you." He replied back with a smirk. 

"You're pretty bold for someone who's in pain right now." You pick up your teacup and sit down next to him. 

"Well, other than my leg I'm completely fine." He observed the pink liquid and inhaled deeply, taking in the alluring aroma.

Viktor blew on the top layer of the drink, "do you have a name for your recipe Y/n?"

"Angel's Brew, it was what my mother named it." You grinned.

Viktor slowly tasted the pink brew, he savored the sweet taste. "This is delicious Y/n!" His eyes lit up, "are you sure this isn't magic? I can feel the pain receding." 

You smiled, "I'm happy it's working then Vik." 

"Me too, love." He pats you lightly on the head.

"Did you just pet me?" You asked slightly red.

"Maybe, if you're okay with it, of course!" He quickly added, tripping over his words.

"Of course I'm okay with it, drink all your tea Viktor." You hold his hand as he used his other to finish the brew. 

"Y/n this is amazing, you're so talented." He grinned at you.

"Viktor, you're amazing."

You kissed him, tasting the warm, subtle, flavor of the tea on his lips. "You taste delicious." You joked. 

"Not as delicious as you, I bet." His eyes glimmered as the sunlit hit them at just the right angle.