Calm and Serenity (Final Part)
summary: you didn't know what sylus saw in you. he said you were calm, quiet and serene and that's what he needs. you believed it. he showed it. not until little miss hunter came. she's everything you're not. news that she's in danger can make the ever so calm sylus to run and leave everything behind. it made you think, would he do that for you as well?
tags: angst, romance, hurt and comfort, non-mc reader,
Sylus didn't get any sleep these past 24 hours. He is pacing his room, waiting for your call. He is hoping that maybe you'll contact him just to say something … anything. Even though it was an unspoken rule that you will not be contacting each other, there's a silly hope in Sylus's heart for a miracle to happen.
He kept waiting but still no text from you.
Ah figures. She needs time.
He tried to get some sleep, but every time he closes his eyes your face haunts him. He wants to get you back but he knows that you need this. That this time he doesn't get to be selfish, that this is about you and what's best for you.
On your side, it's not any better. You cried all day sinking your body in your new bed. This new place feels unfamiliar. Too bright, too spacious, too quiet, too lonely.
You already miss the ruckus that the twins are making or Mephisto's cawing early in the morning. And him. You already miss him.
You remember the previous night. Sylus helped you pack your bags, never leaving your side. He never spoke a word just quietly helping you. You can see the remorse in him and it took a lot of willpower for you not to take back what you said.
When you got in the car and let him drive, you noticed how he was driving slowly. Making sure to use the farthest way possible just so he can borrow a little bit more time.
“Let me have this, love. Just a little more time before you leave, please?" you didn't have it in you to argue further. He looked broken and one second away from letting those tears fall.
“I never get to give you a lot of my time these months, and I know I may be asking for too much, but just let me be with you for a while longer. I can't let you go. Not yet." He took your hand and brought it to his trembling lips.
You didn't speak after. You just let him. A part of you wanted to stay with him a little longer as well. He stayed like that during the drive. Telling you random things or reminding you to take care of yourself. Blabbering just to take his mind off from the fact that once you step out of the car, you're really leaving.
When you reached Linkon, you never looked back. Each step you took felt like you're stepping on shards of glass. You wanted to run back to him, but you know that this is the right thing to do.
You need to set him free. You want to make sure that he is sure with what he is feeling. You want to see what he'll do. If your absence will strengthen the love between you and him, or will he run back to her.
You're giving him a sort of a way out. If he decides to be with MC, then fine. If he waits for you to heal even if it took years, then maybe you can try again.
That same night, getting some sleep has been hard. You kept looking at the photos of you and him on your phone. You kept rereading your previous messages and replaying the videos you took of everyone in Onychinus.
Starting a new life here in Linkon means leaving your family in the N109 Zone. You didn't just break up with Sylus but you also left the people that treated you like family.
“Boss, Miss Hunter is here." Luke said. Sylus just frowned.
Once she's inside, Sylus doesn't know what to tell her. He is not in his right mind even if a week has passed. He is the one who summoned MC to his base. He needs to know if she's willing to help him. He needs to know ASAP.
“What do you want, Sylus?" She said. He knows they didn't end on good terms the last time they talked, but he needs to try.
“About breaking off the bond. I want to know when are you willing to cooperate with me?"
She scoffed, "I told you, I don't remember a thing! How can I undo something that I don't remember doing in the first place!? Sylus, we're going in circles here. I don't want to waste my time with this.”
"Waste of time? This isn't just a waste of time! This is my life on the line. If I don't break this bond with you, I'm going to lose her.”
He was angry and desperate. MC surely saw it and it made her heart ache. Looking at him right now, it's obvious that he isn't getting much sleep and he isn't eating right. Poor guy must've been so broken-hearted.
If it wasn't for the knowledge that he has a girlfriend, she might actually like him. He is nice despite the rough exterior, but despite that she stayed in her lane. She didn't want to be a mistress. Hell nah.
She finally took pity on him and gave out a sigh. It's not all the time that you see Sylus like this.
“Fine, fine! I wanted to help you, but I can't figure it out yet. I will contact Luke and Kieran when I have more information about this linkage.” She said.
Sylus is relieved to hear those words. They mean nothing for now, but at least there's hope.
"And if I were you, I would be taking care of myself. What would Y/N say when she sees you like that?”
Before she left, she saw how he slightly took a glance at the mirror and quickly stood up to take a bath.
You finally got a job as a barista in Destiny Cafe. You didn't really have to work because you have enough money to last at least a decade but you need to take your mind off of things. Being in your home just makes you lonely.
Having a job is fun. Finally you get to sleep after tiring yourself during the day and you meet a lot of people.
However, the way back home is not the most pleasant whenever you pass by that arcade that you wanted to go to with Sylus.
You let yourself get bitter repressing them won't do you good anyway. You just let yourself feel annoyed and hurt and even cry at the smallest things.
Crying heals you and little by little you learn to let go of the things that break your heart. Baby steps, just like what they said.
“Boss, do you want to go with us? We're going to Linkon for a mission." Kieran inquired. Sylus is in his office with piles of research papers at hand.
“No. I will stay here." He replied.
Kieran nodded. He understands that his boss is busy and he is dedicating all his time doing everything he can just to break that bond with Miss Hunter but that doesn't mean that they don't worry.
Him and his twin can't help but be alarmed at how Sylus is wearing himself down so every now and then they try to make him get out of the house even just for an hour.
Sometimes they succeed, but they won't miss the look of longing in their boss's eyes when he looks at the border that separates Linkon and the N109 Zone.
He never, not once stepped foot in Linkon since the day that you left. Luke once asked why and tjis is how their conversation went: “I want her to heal in her own way. And her seeing me might harm her progress. I can wait. She will come back when she's ready, or I'll go to her once everything in my end is okay. But not right now. It's too early.
“But Boss Man, what if an asshole tried to take her away? Let me and Kieran go there. We will look at her from afar so no one can get close. Or send Mephisto! She won't notice.” Luke whined. Sylus just clicked his tongue and shook his head.
"It's up to her. Now shut up and do your job.”
Kieran can see that despite saying those, Sylus is still affected; he just got better at hiding it.
You looked at your calendar. It's been only a year since you last saw Sylus but it already felt like forever.
You took a leave from work today planning to rest and just rot in bed all day. These past months, you had felt better but there are still days when his memories still haunt you just like today.
You stalked his Moments account. He seldom posts since you left and whenever he does, you know that it's about you. Every photo and caption is a reference to you and your memories with him.
Absent-mindedly, you refreshed his profile and your heart stopped at the image he posted. It was a fox brooch with ruby and onyx stone. He didn't say anything. Just that photo.
A smile crept on your lips. Surprisingly, there's no hurt and skepticism in your heart. Sadness, yes. But it's mostly because you miss him and his warmth.
You've come a long way and knowing that he is still waiting made the feeling more sweeter than it should.
Sylus watched wide eyed as the soul link in his wrists disappeared. He was taking a shower when he felt it break. He didn't know how or why. MC didn't tell him anything. She didn't even have a breakthrough all these months.
Quickly, he dried himself, took his phone and called her. She picked up the call as soon as it rang. She is just as excited as he is.
“IT'S BROKEN, OH MY GOD!" she yelled. He had to distance himself from the phone just to save his ears.
“How? What happened?" he asked.
Then there's a long pause. Sylus even thought that she hang up.
“Hmm, I don't know. But thinking about it now, before it broke I'm with my boyfriend …” she trailed off. "And, uhm, hehe we're y'know … intimate and confessed feelings and all that.”
Sylus winced, "Oh, shut up. I don't want to hear the filthy details."
“You asked! But yeah, I guess that's it. It was not so magical but I felt so much peace and wished that I could live the rest of my life and my future lives with him. And I guess that did it.” She said quietly.
Even though he cannot see it. Sylus is sure that she's smiling right now.
"You're free now, Mister Dragon.”
She hung up the call after.
Sylus let out a shaky breath.
“MADAME! I PROMISE WE WEREN'T FOLLOWING YOU! BOSS DOESN'T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE! WE JUST WANT COFFEE WE DIDN'T KNOW YOU'RE WORKING HERE!" Your eyes widen at how loud Luke is and Kieran is just there standing dumbfounded. If his mask is not blocking his face you're sure that his mouth is gaping.
“Luke! Shut your mouth. You're making a fuss!" you tried to shut his mouth under the mask as you escorted them away from prying eyes.
“We promise! He didn't send us here. If we know, we will avoid this place." Kieran vouched for his brother.
“I know, I know. And besides, I didn't even assume that he sent you here and yet you're screaming your lungs out explaining yourself." You chuckled remembering how silly they looked earlier.
“You believe us?" Luke asked.
The silence between you is comfortable. Something familiar.
“I missed you two," you suddenly said.
It was evident that they didn't expect you to say that but their shoulders relaxed and both their hands patted your head.
“We missed you as well. The base isn't the same without you in it. No one vouches for us against Boss Man's wrath.” Kieran said.
"How is he?” You asked. Your voice is low. If they weren't paying attention they might've missed you saying that.
“Doing okay. At first he's itching to look for you and call you he didn't eat or sleep. We figure it's normal. He was hurt. Slowly, he got up and accepted your terms." Luke's words were careful. Trying his best not to give you an impression that they are obliging you to come back.
“I'm glad he's doing okay."
The conversation after that was light and fun thanks to the twins. They diverted the topic to Mephisto's antics instead and as much as they could they didn't bring up Sylus again.
You're thankful that they don't push for you to get back with him. For now, it's enough to know that he's doing well.
You still love him, yes. But you need more time to be certain that you're ready.
It's almost three years since you last saw him. Unlike last year where you wallow in despair, this year you're excited to go out. You put on your best dress and gave yourself light makeup.
Months had passed since you first saw Luke and Kieran and now they're regular weekly customers in Destiny Cafe during their special days off. It's fun seeing old faces and they make your day a lot better whenever they come to visit.
You remember one time they gave you a small shiny pebble.
“What's this?" You asked.
“Mephisto asked us to give you that."
You smiled from ear to ear after that. You know they can't bring Mephisto to you because Sylus will know exactly where you are and you didn't give them the permission to reveal your location yet.
Now at present ,you walk the familiar path you took everyday except you don't go straight to the cafe but to the arcade instead.
“Time to get that baby crow." you mumbled to yourself with your game face on.
Sylus is not used to the bustling and bright ambiance of Linkon but somehow, today his feet brought him here. He hasn't set foot in this city since you left but he cannot ignore the nagging feeling in his chest that he needs to go here today.
He walked around aimlessly. Lately, the twins frequent here and he has a hunch that it's because of you. He didn't ask. But by the looks of those two, you're doing okay. And that's enough for him.
He still plans on getting you back. He is just waiting for a sign. For a go signal from fate that it's time.
It's so silly, really. But he is a man in love and if your paths cross again and he is certain that you feel the same, then he will not let you go.
He went back to his senses when he saw the familiar arcade near the cafe. He remembered you telling him that you wanted that crow plushie. He still feels a pang on his chest whenever he remembers that but he long accepted that it will always remind him of what he did. He had forgiven himself for that, and swore that if you will give him a chance again, he will never let you feel forgotten again.
Once inside, he bought enough tokens to last him until afternoon. He is not the luckiest when it comes to this stupid claw machine, but he vows that today, he will go home with the complete collection.
It took him a good hour before finally getting one and wa shocked when a group of employees clapped their hands at him.
“Nice! Finally someone got one. The woman earlier spent a lot of time but she didn't get it and she left disappointed. I almost think that this claw is broken."
Sylus paid them no mind and once he got the hang of it one by one all the different colors of the crow plushies were on his hands.
The kids were in awe of him and the plushies inside his paper bag and it gave him a smug satisfaction successfully getting them all.
Once he stepped foot outside the arcade he decided to relax for a bit in Destiny Cafe. He ordered his coffee, sat on the farthest table in the corner and inspected the plushies he won.
“She will surely like these." He mumbled to himself before someone spoke behind his back.
Sylus held his breath. He is afraid to look back.
He heard footsteps and then your face came into view.
“Hi, can I sit here?" You gave him a smile and he can see that there's no more uncertainty there. It's like seeing you again for the first time.
“O-of course," he stuttered. His mouth was gaping.
Then he felt your hand on his chin helping him close his mouth.
“Sylus, this is just me. Close that mouth or you'll drool."
Normally, he would retort with the same sass. But right now all he knows is that he missed you and you're here.
“I missed you," that was the first thing he said. He is hesitating to make your hands touch. You chuckled to yourself. Shy Sylus is adorable especially with that blush on his face.
Gently, you made your fingers intertwined. He squeezed your hand and held them tightly.
“I missed you too, Sylus. How have you been?"
That's all he said and you knew what it meant.
note: this is really the end 🥹🥹🥹 i cant thank all of you enough for giving my first LADS fic a chance. im so grateful for all your loveee. i said to myself id be happy if at least 10-30 people give this a read but here y'all are 😭 so thank you thank you! ill see you on the next one i hope?
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