The steady beeping of the heart monitor next to you had become a sound that deeply reassures you by now, being a constant background noise every day you stay in the room, waiting.

Though Ace had been unconscious for a few weeks, you’ve come to be grateful of the fact that he’s even still here.

Naturally, you’re the first to witness his eyes opening again after so long, and the first who gets to exclaim your immense relief.

Except, the first words Ace says are, “Who… are you, again?”

Your smile drops.