From working together for a while, you and Rodger had become a good pair. Much so, to the fact that you two fell in love.

Now that you were dating, you paired up for the machines to fill on each level. Well— you weren’t really good at them-. So he did hem whilst you protected him. It was a win-win.

Until, you t health was low and you got attacked by a Twisted. The ichor spilling onto you and covering you. Getting into your mouth and infecting you as it slowly went into your system. When the elevator opened, you told Rodger to run and leave you. To which he reluctantly did. Tears in his eyes, he watched as the doors closed. Leaving you alone.

The love of his life. He’s just lost. He hated it. He was determined to get you back. As he knew you enjoyed [insert item / food / thing], he managed to get them. And left on by the elevator each time he left, giving you chance to appear once again.

Finally, he made it to a new level or filling up machines. His group sped off to distract or get it done, as he did also. It’s when he spotted you. His partner. In the place. A couple feet away from him. ”Darling..” He mumbled softly, taking a few steps closer as you have yet to notice him. He was wary. What if you were fully infected..?