VriXian AU Compilation [ Part 1 ]

KoD 8

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Nagising si Christian at marahan na kumunot dahil sa sinag ng araw na tumama sa kaniyang mga mata. Kailan nga ulit ang huling beses na nakatulog siya ng maayos? Hindi na niya maalala.

He sat up, and his mind takes a moment to adjust before he instinctively scans the room. When he doesn't see Vrix, a pang of anxiety grips his chest.

Lumingon lingon pa si Christian sa paligid at tiningnan pa ang CR, ngunit wala roon si Vrix.

"Wala siya..." sambit ni Christian at napaupo sa kaniyang hospital bed.

His breathing quickens as his thoughts spiral.

Christian then told to himself, "He left. Of course, he did. Why would he stay? I should've known better."

Tears stream down his face, and he clutches the blanket tightly. He bit his lower lip, trying his best not to cry, but for fvck's sake, he still did.

Christian then took a deep breath, sat up properly, and asked himself, "Why am I even crying? Bakit parang ang sakit? I've done everything alone for so long. I'm used to this... diba? But this time, it feels... different." He then tried to wipe away the tears, but they kept on falling down.

His mind races, questioning why Vrix's absence feels so heavy, so unbearable. "This shouldn't matter. He shouldn't matter. But why does it feel like he does?"

Just as Christian's sobs intensify, the hospital door creaks open. Vrix enters, holding a bag of food and a cup of coffee. He freezes when he sees Christian's tear-streaked face.

Vrix hurriedly put the plastic bags in his hand and ran towards Christian. "Baby Channy? What's wrong? Why are you crying? May masakit ba sayo?" Nag-aalala at sunod sunod na tanong ni Vrix.

Christian wipes his face quickly, but his trembling hands give him away. "I thought you left... I thought you changed your mind," he said with a trembling voice, trying to calm down.

Vrix's expression softens as he sits down beside Christian. "Hey, no. I just went to grab a breakfast for you. Nasabi kasi sa akin ng kaibigan mo, si Pat, na hindi ka gaano kumain kagabi. I even told the nurse to watch over you while I was gone. I'm so sorry if I made you think I'd leave." Marahan naman din na hinaplos ni Vrix ang pisngi ni Christian.

He felt guilty.

Christian, sniffing, looking away, "I don't know why I panicked," he honestly told his alpha. "I just..." he paused and took a breath to continue, "I don't know what's wrong with me."

Vrix gently placing a hand on Christian's shoulder, eventually hugs him. Muntik pa ngang matawa si Vrix nang maramdaman niya ang paninigas ng katawan ni Christian nang yakapin niya ito. "It's not wrong to feel that way, Christian. You've been through so much. But I meant what I said—I'm not leaving you or our baby. Hmm?"

Christian only managed to nod his head and pout his lips. What's happening to him? Why is he being anxious and overreacting over some minor things?

Vrix notices Christian's trembling shoulders and pale face. He hesitates for a moment, then leans closer, letting his calming pheromones fill the room.

The familiar, woodsy scent washes over Christian, wrapping around him like a warm embrace. His erratic breathing slows, and his muscles gradually relax.

Christian murmured as his eyes grew heavy again even though he had just woken up. "Why... why does this feel so safe?"

Vrix smiled softly and said, "Because you're not alone anymore. Rest, Channy. I'll be here when you wake up." He then patted Christian's cheek carefully and added, "Paggising mo na lang saka ka kumain."

As the pheromones take full effect, Christian's eyes flutter shut. He drifts into a peaceful sleep, his head tilting slightly toward Vrix.

Once Christian is asleep, Vrix watches him silently, guilt etched on his face.

Vrix whispered as he looked at the omega in his arms. "I almost lost you both. What was I thinking? I should've done better. I should've been there."

He clenches his fists, his self-loathing evident. "You showed up, Channy, even after everything I said. And I... I failed again. I wanted to punch myself for what I did and said before and for not grabbing the chance when you said everything to me."

He brushes a hand gently through Christian's hair. "I won't waste this second chance. I'll protect you and our baby, no matter what."

Later, as Vrix adjusts Christian's blanket, he notices the faint vibration of Christian's phone. Curious, he checks the notification.

Napangiti naman si Vrix. Kaya pala tumalikod ito saglit sa kaniya. Napailing naman niyang ibinaba ang cellphone ni Christian. Moved by Christian's words, Vrix pulls out his phone and replies.

When Christian wakes up again, the calming pheromones still linger faintly in the air. He glances at Vrix, who smiles and places a tray of food on the bedside table.

Vrix, with his smiling face, said, "I got a little of everything. If you don't like it, just say the word, and I'll go get something else."

Christian couldn't help but chuckle softly. "You're overthinking. This is fine."

The two eat quietly, a newfound ease settling between them.

Somehow, Christian likes this very much.

As Christian leans back against the pillows, his body finally relaxed, Vrix stays seated beside him, watching over him protectively. Though the truce between them is fragile, there's a flicker of hope that this could be the start of something stronger.