You Owe Me Two (BxB)

Chapter 29 - Healing

××Zypher××

I shifted my eyes away from my tiny fairy and watched as the Fairy King landed. Dust kicked up under him where his boots hit the ground. It settled as he too looked at his land. His silvery armor was now coated in blood, I'm sure some of his own, and his hair was knotted and frizzy. But even with all of the dishevelled appearances and tired eyes, the group of fairies still managed to look strong and powerful.

"Lend the trees your power, my fairies. I know you are tired but the earth needs our help," The king said, his voice was quieter this time but held authority all the same.

Without complaint, the fairies walked forward and set their hands upon the tree or bush closest to them. Their eyes slid closed and a soft white light began to spread under their fingers. The light danced across the burnt bark or the charred leaves and began to heal the damage. It ran across the ground and spread through the entire clearing.

Grass started the grow and small plants popped to life where the light touched and soon it was flowing towards where I stood. With no where else to go, I stayed put and let it slip under my feet and to the foliage behind me. The light spread across the deceased demon and engulfed him, pulling into the land and giving it extra nutrients.

In minutes, the clearing looked as green as ever. The trees I'm sure were here before were gone but in their place sat grassy plains and small plants, the beginnings of new life.

My eyes shot back over to the fairies where they all seemed to give a collective sigh. Slowly, the magnificent details on their bodies began to fade away. The symbols on Wilds arms melted away and his wings returned to the simple ones I was used to. His hair fell back around his body in seemingly untouched waves.

I found myself walking over to him, even though I hadn't begun to think about what I was going to say. Wilds eyes were shut and he was leaning against a renewed tree for support as I approached.

He didn't say a word, leading me to believe he didn't know of my presence near him. I reached a hand out and with much hesitation, set it on his shoulder.

His eyes flickered open, exhaustion evident in his golden orbs. I couldn't stop the frown that slipped onto my face.

"I'm sorry." The words slipped from my mouth in a rush. I could barely understand them myself.

"Why?" Wild asked after a moment, his tired eyes never leaving my face. His question caught me off guard. I expected him to yell at me, to tell me I was stupid, and that he wasn't going to forgive me anytime soon.

"I only wanted to protect you. Danger always follows me and I wanted you to be safe and happy. I thought leaving you here would be the best option for both," I said. I looked down, ashamed of leaving behind the only person who's ever shown that much care for me.

"That's dumb Zypher," the words stung. "You stay close to the people you care about so you can protect them. And I was never going to be happy here without you," Wild said sternly. My gaze lifted and I was met with Wilds eyes, hard with anger.

"Wild, you are the only thing that's ever brought me this kind of happiness. Happiness where I can feel free. Where I can be who I really am. I know I don't always do the right things but you were the light my life needed. It was like the sunshine lighting up the dark," I laughed a bit at my own metaphor. "You are my own personal sunshine."

I glanced up at Wilds eyes again, having a hard time focusing on them. They held no inkling to what he was feeling. Usually I could read him but I had no hints.

"I- I love you. Would you ever consider giving me a second chance? To love you properly and treat you how you deserve to be treated." My voice cracked embarrassingly at the end but that's not what my mind was stuck on. I had said the three short words my father had told me never to utter. He believed they brought on weakness but I wanted Wild to know how much he meant to me.

He had to know. I wanted him to know everything.

I wanted him to know that I thought it was cute when he buried his head into the pillows in the morning, desperately trying to stop me from waking him up. I wanted him to know that even though I've never done hair a day in my life, I wanted to learn for him. I wanted him to know tha-

My internal rambling was cut off when soft lips pressed against my own. I wrapped my arms around Wilds lower back, being careful of his folded wings, and pulled him flush against me. He stood on his tip toes and I leaned down, just wanting to be closer to him.

Wilds small fingers gripped tightly against my jacket as I ran my hand up his side and tangled it into his beautiful red hair. The pieces felt soft and I couldn't believe how much I missed the simple action of running my fingers through his long locks.

Wild pulled back, out of breath and panting and I immediately set our foreheads together, not satisfied with having him that far away.

"Does that mean yes?" I asked, hopefully. Our eyes locked and Wilds breathtaking smile made an appearance.

"Of course it does Zypher," Wild said, pulling me closer for a hug. He nestled into my neck while I squeezed him tightly against me.

"I love you too." Wilds words were soft but they seemed like the only thing in the word right then. I crushed him impossibly closer and let out a content sigh. This is where we were meant to be.

In each other's arms.

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Gonna be honest here, can't remember if they said I love you in a different chapter and it's 1:20 so I'm not gonna check

It's a bit of a sappy ending for the chapter but that's alright. There's only two more chapters to go, things are finally winding down for my babies.