My broken mate

Facing trouble head on

Helloooo💕 Yes I know it's been a while but I have been really busy with other stuff as well as school. But I'm gonna try now that it is vacation here to get all the chapters out before the end of the year, hopefully I can complete that goal. But like I always say I hope you enjoy this chapter, so let's get to it😋💕

⚠️TW: Mentions of bullying, fighting, death and panic attacks⚠️

Matthew's POV

I groaned as my eyes flutter open. I hiss softly at the blinding light coming through the window making me immediately hide my face with the pillow. I feel something move beside me before suddenly feeling my hand being grabbed. Memories of last night flashed through my mind making me immediately flinch at the contact of whoever that was. I hear a sigh before feeling someone help sitting me up. I felt my back being pressed against something equally warm. I recognized the scent coming from him as Gilbert's.

"May I hold you like this?" He asks smoothing my arms gently to soothe me. I couldn't help but laugh a little at how formal he sounded. Ludwig always lectured him on his grammar and how he should use 'may' instead of 'can' when asking about what he is allowed to do. I can feel him smiling at my little laugh as he was now resting his chin on my head. "I'm sure Gilbert... Sorry I am still a bit tensed up from what happened last night," I explained quite guiltily. I still had my eyes closed so the light doesn't come through.

He dismissed my previous comment and looked at me concerned. "Should I close the curtains so your eyes can adjust?" He asks as I nod hesitantly upon his question. I feel him move from beneath me making me whine softly and hold onto him. He seemed surprised judging by his muscles tensing but he smiled and smoothed my hair. "I'm right here Birdie, don't worry. I'm just going to close the curtains and then be right back here," he made a promise which made me hesitantly let go. He kisses my head before standing up to close the blinds.

Soon everything was again engulfed in darkness making me hesitantly open my eyes. Sun still poured in through the curtains but it wasn't that bad as before. Gilbert seemed to notice my eyes open making him smile and crawl back in the bed. He opened his arms offering a cuddle session. I did just that and immediately cuddled closer to him holding him close. He smoothed my hair and made sure I was warm enough.

I finally studied my surroundings. We were in my room by the looks of it and I had Gilbert's shirt on. He must've dressed me last night as I was wearing very uncomfortable clothes. The crown I apparently 'earned' according to Gilbert was on my night stand in all it's glory. I look at it remembering the events of last night and how people now probably hate me or think I'm such a scaredy cat and don't deserve to be anything, much less the queen of wolves. But as I studied the room more I notice there is a corner with presents of every kind, big, medium, small, you name it.

"Presents from the pack members," he explained seeing my confused expression. "Are they for me...?" I ask confused and he nodded with a smile. "Yes my dear Birdie. Everyone was quite concerned when you suddenly passed out last night. Lovino and Feliciano is busy making a whole get well dinner as we speak," he explained as I looked up at him surprised. "Din-Dinner? For how long was I out?" I ask surprised as he looked away from my gaze that was now focused on him. "From last night till now which is...6pm," he explained as I looked away. "You stayed with me till now then?" I ask knowing if he did he wouldn't have left my side to eat, shower or generally take care of himself. I sigh softly and smooth his hair now properly sitting on his lap once more.

I'm surprised he hasn't asked about what happened last night...

"So what happened last night?" He asks as if he read my mind and judging by the pleased smile on his face he did. Damn mind link... I sigh softly and kiss his forehead still smoothing his hair while sitting in his lap. I bit my lip contemplating if I should really tell him. I don't want to put unnecessary stress on him but then again if I don't tell him he'd always try to be with me like in the beginning and fall behind on work again...