Brilliant minds (Viktor X Reader)

I'll live for you

A/n: I cried writing this, but i've been rather emotional lately and i've just finished season 2 so take that as you will, happy reading.
3rd Person PoV

Since that day in the hospital Y/N and Viktor truly hadn't wasted a second stealing kisses here and there and leaving lingering touches whenever they could. If they were not absorbed in work they were absorbed in each other.  

However that did not mean that Viktor's  overall heath had improved, it had stilled managed to fall almost exponentially.

Now the two were sitting in Viktors spot which he was now happy to share with Y/N but for how long. Viktors thoughts plagued him constantly, even when she was laughing and smiling or simply sleeping next to him in the lab it was constant for how long. How much longer do I get to enjoy her.

Y/N sat nestled in between Viktors legs with her knees pulled to her chest and her head resting against the stone he was sitting on, watching the sun set, these were the moments she loved the most, the moments she'd hold on to whenever she felt hopeless. Just her and Viktor and the setting sun.

Small little clicks were heard from down the hall and both of them turned their heads, Heimerdinger emerged from the shadows with a tainted smile on his face. He adored the sight of Y/N and Viktor being so close he enjoyed the gentle happiness that exuded from his daughter but a small voice crept up but for how long.

"It's good to see something's haven't changed" He said referring to Viktors presence in his favorite spot "and that some things have" Heimerdinger sent the pair a wink causing them to both blush but to share a quick but loving glance.

For how long. They all thought

"It seems like just yesterday I stumbled upon an aspiring young scholar from the undercity here." He paused slightly glancing at the setting sun "ruminating in his steal oasis, I heard your prognosis, I'm terribly sorry my boy" The sadness in his voice made Y/N push herself up just a little so she could rest her head on Viktors good leg, trying desperately to ignore the fact that she had yet to make any progress with anything to heal her love.

"Do you contemplate death, professor" Viktor asked while lifting his hand to play with Y/N loose hair. It was hardly ever down like this.

"Only that of friends" The Yordle replied watching sadness engulf his daughter's face, and her eyes became glassy.

"Then I suppose your legacy has been secured" Viktor replied still mindlessly running his hand through Y/N's hair avoiding eye contact with the professor, "as one of Piltovers founders what haven't you to show for your remarkable life"

a butterfly came and landed on Y /Ns knee which once again directed Heimerdingers attention back to his daughter. His greatest accomplishment and everlasting legacy. And he was elated she had found someone as brilliant and good as Viktor.

"You should be proud of what you've accomplished, Viktor"

"Figments" Viktor began, as he watched the butterfly leave Y/N saddening him further "My contributions will be short lived, even in your memory" Viktor leaned forward and placed a small kiss on Y/N's head causing a single tear to role down her cheeks. The entire conversation made her heart ache. She made eye contact with her father before turning further into Viktor wanting to hold on to him for as long as possible.

"I have seen many students," Heimerdinger began "It's a sad truth that those who shine brightest often burn fastest"

Y/N wanted to sob she wanted to breakdown but she felt as though that's all she'd been doing lately. It wasn't as if she were the one dying. Then why does it feel that way.

Another tear rolled down her cheek this one hitting the floor with a quite drip sound in the midst of the gentle silence. After a few beats Heimerdinger dismissed himself walking away quietly whilst Viktor turned Y/Ns head up to him wiping her tears and kissing from the crease of her eyebrow down to her lips before leaning his forehead against hers. "I love you" He whispered gently. Y/N adjusted so her full body faced him her knees now resting on the floor facing him keeping there heads attached she leaned back slightly on her ankles.

"I love you more" She whispered back more tears springing to her eyes "more then life and death itself"

Viktor sighed trying with everything he had to keep his head on straight as his heart cracked into a million pieces "You my love are going to do great things" he pulled away so he could look into her eyes. Part of him regretted it because he could see the shear anguish going on behind them but there was still that spark that let him know she would be alright "I know you will" he finally said after his slight pause

"Not without you" Y/N whispered back, she was breaking, her resolve was wearing thin, and time was running out.

Viktor could see her mind turning, if he could silence her thoughts he would. "I need you to promise me something, this isn't a last wish thing this is a simple request for if i go first" Y/N looked skeptical but nodded slightly anyway, telling him to continue "I need you to promise that you'll live for me, you'll live your life to the fullest and create so many more happy and wonderful memories that i'm barley blip in your grand legacy"

"Vik-"

"Promise me"

Y/N wanted to argue she wanted to demand that she go first but instead she took a deep breath and decided she'd be strong enough to do this for him, she'd love him enough to make him this promise "I promise, I promise i'll live for you," her throat almost closed as she said those words, they felt to finite "Your legacy will forever live on, you will be one of Piltovers greatest inventors i'll make sure of it" she'd be strong first him

"That's my girl," He kissed her forehead again holding her face in his hand "Strong determined brilliant and kind, you will live on forever"

They just sat there for a while Y/N Could care less about her sore knees and Viktor would deal with his aching back later for now they'd just enjoy being here.

"Stay with me tonight, Please, just hold me I have a feeling the lab will become our living quarters so just for tonight stay with me" she begged hoping he'd agree, she knew it was a big step but she didn't think she could realistically say goodbye to him tonight.

"Of course i'll stay with you my love" He'd give her anything she'd ask for, for as long as he could. If it were possible he'd make the same vow out loud but he couldn't possibly prolong her pain any further so in his head he said to her I'd live for you.