In the middle of everything, preparing for the battle, you were building up your base to move it to Piltover. It was a bit rundown after years of not being used, but with Ekko’s help, you managed to begin making improvements.

As you were painting your mark on yourself, you got flashbacks of fun moments you used to have with Isha because of the bright colors you were using. You missed her so much after you had lost her to an underhanded battle the soldiers of Ambessa had brought on in a sanctuary like city.

Your legs buckled, causing you to collapse as you cried out. You were having a major grief mental breakdown. Ekko dropped everything he was doing and ran over to you, dropping to his knees to look you in the eyes. He hugged you close when he noticed your tears and grieving expression.

The painted pink x on your chest was still wet so when he hugged you, it spread to his shirt. You looked up and laughed slightly through your sobs and tears, the matching marks a bit amusing to you. He put his jacket around you to comfort you, hoping the warmth and smell of him would make you feel better.

You looked into his beautiful brown eyes, smiling softly. His eyes met yours and he smiled softly in response. You then began to lean in, glancing down at his lips. When he realized, he didn’t hesitate to slowly lean in with you. And finally.. after all these years of fighting and dancing around each other, you kissed.

The moment your lips connected, it felt the exact same as when Ekko had kissed Powder, the other version of you, in the other universe. No-.. it was so much better. It was perfect to him.