Save Demacia [Garen X Mage!Reader]

Chapter Two

"You're with him, aren't you?" One of the guards spat at me, looking at me through the metal bars of my cell.

I had been here a few days by now, each day I lost hope. Neither Lux nor Garen had been to visit me. I knew that Lux wouldn't be allowed, locked in her room once again as she had been due to the Sylas incident. But, Garen? I thought maybe he would come. Thinking about it, he probably hates me by now. I had kept a huge secret from his after all.

"I'm not with anyone." I whispered, tightly closing my eyes to prevent any tears from falling.

"Yes you are!" Another guard yelled, banging against the bars making me flinch in fright.

"Enough," a strong voice spoke from behind the guards, "I'll take it from here."

I didn't dare open my eyes as I panicked.

Was this it?

"M-Mr Crownguard-"

Those two words made my eyes shoot open where I saw Garen stood in his armour, staring directly at me.

"Leave us."

After the three guards did as commanded, Garen and I were stood in silence. It felt awkward, extremely awkward to be honest. Neither of us broke eye contact, until Garen spoke.

"You should have told me."

Guilt filled my body as I looked away, ashamed of being in this cell.

"I know..." I sighed, "But, I couldn't. I didn't want to lose you." I admitted, glancing up for a second to see Garen's blushed cheeks.

"You wouldn't have."

I swallowed harshly, each moment making me feel sick with guilt.

"I'm sorry." My voice came out as a quiet whisper.

"It's okay."

I saw Garen reach his hand between the bars, waiting for my to take it with hopeful eyes. I gladly did so, feeling his give me a gentle squeeze before he let go to walk away.

I expected him to leave, but he simply stood in front of the door, as though he was searching for something. He was, I knew this when I saw him pick up a key. My eyes, once again, widened as I realised what he was doing.

"Garen! You can't." I said, shocked that he would even consider this.

"Come on," he rushed, quickly unlocking the gate to let me leave, "There's a window, go to the sewers, me and Lux will meet you there."

I nodded panicked as I headed towards the window.

"And, Y/N..."

"Yeah?"

"Be safe." Were his final words before boosting me up to allow me to climb up.

It was as I was leaving when I heard Garen's panicked voice:

"She's escaped."

I ran.