The Broken Sides(sequel to the Cursed Light)

Distant- Prinxiety

It had been two weeks since Remus and Logan had been married and in those two weeks Roman had taken to sleeping on the couch and leaving the room before Virgil woke up. Virgil was confused and hurt by what Roman was doing.  Whenever he tried to approach Roman about the matter he would avoid it and treat him to a romantic evening. Virgil found himself crying himself to sleep once more because he didn’t understand what he had done.
    “Hey Virgil,” Patton said walking into the room.
    “Hi Pat,” Virgil said.
    “You doing okay kiddo?” Patton asked.
    “No not really,” Virgil said.
    “What’s wrong?” Patton asked.
    “Roman has been really distant since the wedding,” Virgil told him.
    “Have you talked to him about it?” Patton asked.
    “I’ve tried to but he changes the subject everytime and just takes me on some  romantic date,” Virgil sighed.
    “Maybe you should ask Emile about it. He’s been married to Remy for almost as long as you and Roman have been married so while he hasn’t dealt with the Curse he has dealt with an overdramatic husband,” Patton suggested.
“I think I will. Thanks Dad,” Virgil said getting up and going to find Emile.
Upon finding Emile Virgil asked to speak with him about Roman. After explaining the situation with Roman Emile dragged Virgil away from everyone else.
“I know that this is a lot Virgil for both of you but you have to understand all that Roman ever wanted to do was protect you from anything that could hurt you. He loves you more than life itself. He feels increadly guilty for hurting you the way he did. He doesn’t know how to handle it,” Emile said.
“I know he loves me but I just want all of him back. Not just moments with him. I want to wake up in his arms again,” Virgil said.
“I know. I think you need to talk to him Virgil,” Emile said.
“I’ve tried to but every time he changes the subject and takes me on a romantic outing,” Virgil said.
“Then don’t let him,” Emile said.
“How do I do that?” Virgil asked.
“Take him somewhere special to the two of you and make sure he can’t leave then bring it up. But be careful. Don’t overwhelm him. Tell him how much what he is doing hurts you,” Emile said.
“I guess,” Virgil said.
“Where are you going to take him?” Emile asked.
“Where we had our first date and where he proposed,” Virgil said.
“Go talk to him Virge,” Emile said.
“I will. Thank Emie,” Virgil said.
“Of course,” Emile said.
As Virgil walked off Remy walked over to Emile, “Do you think they’ll work this out?”
“Of course I do. Those two mean everything to each other. Roman just needs to understand how much he is hurting Virgil by pulling away the way he is,” Emile said.
“You're a genius my darling gemstone,” Remy said, “I love you.”
“I love you too, coffee bean,” Emile said.
Virgil walked into a small clearing filled with red and purple roses. Fairy lights covered the trees. It was his favorite place in the imagination. Where he and Roman had their first date and where Roman had proposed to him. Roman had created it for Virgil when they were kids as a place to calm down and relax. He snapped and he was in a completely different outfit composed of a black dress, a leather jacket, and his favorite combat boot with the red laces. Sending Roman a quick text to meet him there in ten minutes he began to set up a romantic setting.
“Virgil what’s going on?” Roman asked.
“Just come sit down,” Virgil said, dragging Roman to the picnic he had set up.
“Did I forget something important. I’m so sorry,” Roman started.
“Ro you didn’t forget anything,” Virgil said.
“Okay. Then what’s this about? You never do anything like this,” Roman asked.
“I just wanted to do something for you,” Virgil stated.
“Alright,” Roman said and sat down.
Half way through the meal Virgil decided to broach the topic they so desperately needed to talk about.
“Roman we really need to talk about somethings,” Virgil said, taking his husband's hand.
“What do we need to talk about?” Roman asked.
“How you’ve been acting these last two weeks,” Virgil said.
“What’s wrong with how I’m acting?” Roman asked.
“Ro you won’t even sleep in the same bed as me,” Virgil said.
“So,” Roman said.
“You can’t see how that would hurt after everything that has happened?” Virgil asked.
Roman winced, “I never meant to hurt you. I never wanted to. That seems to be the only thing I’ve been doing these last couple of years hasn’t it.”
“Oh Princy,” Virgil breathed and pulled Roman into his arms, “You had no control over anything you said while you were cursed.”
“But I still said it,” Roman said.
“Look at me Roman. That wasn’t you. That will never be you. I never once held anything said against you. Do you understand me,” Virgil said.
“Promise?” Roman whispered.
“Promise,” Virgil said.
“Is what I’m doing hurting you?” Roman asked.
“A little. I finally got you back and you won’t even lay down with me,” Virgil said.
“I’m sorry,” Roman said.
“Don’t apologize. Look I know it’s going to take time to heal from what happened but we can’t let it hold us back from moving on. Then she wins. I want to help you heal but I can’t do that if you keep pushing me away. That never helps,” Virgil said.
“I won’t push you away anymore. I love you,” Roman said.
“I love you too,” Virgil said.
“How about we finish eating then go take a nap. You look like you need one,” Roman said, pressing a kiss to Virgil’s temple.
“Will you lay with me?” Virgil asked.
“Of course,” Roman said.
“Will you be there when I wake up?” Virgil asked.
“I promise,” Roman said.
“We’ll get through this together Roman,” Virgil said and kissed him.
“As long as you stay with me,” Roman said.
“I’m not going anywhere, Stormcloud,” Roman said.
“Good,” Virgil said.
That night Virgil slept in Roman’s arms and when he woke up Roman was running his fingers through Virgil’s hair. They still had a lot to work through but they would work through it together.