Heartbeats (Molten X Lefty)

(Ch. 21) Reunited

'I smiled.'

~Molten's POV~

"You don't need to drag me you know." I glared at Spring.

"We both know if I wasn't pushing you to go home you'd be sitting on the couch right now." He stated.

"Ehh.. Fine." 

"Good, now go." Spring shoved me. "If you fail somehow - which you won't - you know where I live." He smiled before sprinting off. 

I sighed. I was half tempted to follow him, but I couldn't put this off any longer. I started to think of a way to meet with him, until it hit me.

I'll leave a note on his window. That shouldn't be suspicious whatsoever..

I smiled to myself before taking a pack of sticky notes out of my pocket. Why do I have them? Well, Spring got mad mad at me every time I didn't tell him I was leaving, so I started carrying them in case I needed to leave a quick note. It comes in handy. 

I began heading towards where Lefty's house is after writing my note with my trusty pen that I also carried. I started getting lost in thought along the way.

Why didn't I go back sooner? I miss him, I miss him so much.. I'm so stupid.. Why didn't I listen to Spring? Why did I go off on my own a year ago? What was I thinking? Why-

I was rudely cut out of my thoughts by a tree blocking my path. I rubbed my head where I had hit it, muttering swears in the process. At least my thoughts were now cleared.

I looked around only to realize I had already reached my destination. I smiled as I ran past the window of Lefty's bedroom and sticking the note on it, retreating to nearby cover afterwards so he didn't see me. At least, I hope. 

I checked the time on my phone before leaving to get to the river, where I had told Lefty to go. I didn't leave any indication that it was me. 

What if he doesn't show up because he thinks it's a prank or something? What if-

Stop it, brain! It's all gonna be fine..

I hope.

I patiently waited at the river once I had arrived. It was only about 9:45 AM, so I had some time before he came. 

I started humming, climbing up into a tree and sitting on the sturdiest branch I could find. Thankfully, that task wasn't too difficult. 

"I'm sorry, you've been misinformed, this is just a never-ending Labyrinth and nothing more! Endless circles of fear, chasing cries of children that seem so near! Out of reach, you will never find them! Oh, don't you see? This is where the story ends!" I quietly sang, remembering the day I met Lefty. Oh, what a special day that was.. I'll never forget it. Even if he hates me, even if he found someone else, even if he doesn't care, I'll still love him.. They say no one is perfect, but he is. At least, in my eyes he is. No one can change my mind. Never.

15 minutes passed rather quickly, to my surprise. I smiled as I watched Lefty sit by the river. Although, it turned into a frown when I heard the things he was saying.

"I don't wanna live anymore.." He pulled a knife out of his pocket as he stood up. I held back tears as he rolled up his sleeves, pressing the blade against his already scarred arm. 

"Hey.." I said, at a loss for words at this point. He whipped around, dropping the knife in the process. He smiled. He didn't say anything, just stood there, smiling.

"A-Are you..Um..Okay..?" I wasn't sure what I supposed to say. He just shook his head, walking towards me. "Lefty?"

He stood about a foot in front of me, tears rolling down his cheeks. I opened my arms for a hug, a stupid grin on my face. Instead of taking the hug, he tackled me to the ground, his arms tightly wrapped around my torso and his face buried in my chest. I heard quiet sobs. I gently rubbed his back while struggling to hold back my own tears.

"Wh-Why- How- When- Where- Back??" Lefty stuttered out. My guess is he was in shock, nothing like I had thought.

"Heh.. It's a long story." I shut my eyes, feeling a single tear run down from my eye. Lefty wiped it away after sitting up, pulling me with him.

"You're crying..? You've never.." 

"I know, I know.. I just.." I inhaled, trying to steady my shaky breathing. "I'm sorry!" 

I wrapped my arms around him tight, burying my face into the crook of his neck. The dam had flooded, I was crying like a child. 

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" I continued. Lefty just looked at me, confused. 

"Sorry..? For what..? You were dead for a year.. It wasn't your fault.." He loosened his grip on my torso.

"I wasn't dead, Lefty! I was unconscious for 4 months in my father's basement and the rest of the time I didn't think you'd want me home after being gone so long.." I sobbed. His grip on me tightened.

"Why the hell would I not want you home?! I've been a mess! My life fell apart the moment you left! You were the only thing keeping it together.. I needed you." He looked upset.

"If- If you're mad at me and never want to see me again, I-I understand.." I pulled myself away from him. "I'll leave if you want me to.."

"Please don't leave..! I still need you, I still want you, I still love you.. Please.." Lefty grabbed my hand, squeezing it tight. I rubbed my eyes, looking at him.

"Y-You're not mad..?" I stuttered, still trying to steady my breathing.

"No. I love you, but you're stupid. I'm not mad, but only because I would've thought the same." He chuckled quietly.

I smiled, hugging him. He returned it, rubbing my back as I continued to cry onto his shoulder. 

"Thank you for forgiving me.. I'll try not to disappoint you again.." I pulled away, gazing into his eye. Lefty smiled. He leaned against me.

"Of course I forgive you. I'd be crazy not to." He chuckled, looking up at me. I kissed his forehead, wrapping my arms around his waist as he shut his eye. 

He still loves me.. 

"What would I do without you?" I hummed quietly.

"I dunno, but I'd be dead if you weren't here right now.." He sighed. I frowned, moving my hands so I could roll up his sleeves. To my surprise, he didn't try to stop me.

"Lefty.. Why?" I studied each scar.

"I told you, my life fell apart. I don't ever want to live without you again. It's really hard." He spoke quietly.

"Promise me you won't do it now that I'm here again?" He opened his eye.

"I promise." He smiled.

"Good." I grinned.

"Thanks for deciding to come home. I really missed you." 

"Well, you know what today is. I couldn't wait any longer." I chuckled.

"Heh.. Yeah. I love you."

"I love you too. I always will."

Forever.

eee motivation where did you gooo-

i cropped this image so it probably looks weird ._.

anyways this may be the last actual chapter. I'll do bonus chapters if you people want me to, like certain holidays or scenarios or whatever. maybe even some oneshots idk. 

so ye thats that for now.