This wasn’t supposed to happen.

He’s a villain, he’s crazy and he’s hurt so many people. And yet… he’s quietly sobbing next to you and you can’t ignore the way your heart aches.

Lance was a very skilled villain and he is very talented with blades and guns, aiming with precision and striking with the intent. No matter how much trouble he caused, you were always there to stop it. And he enjoyed the back and forth banter he had with you. The flirting, the teasing, until you always let him go.

But what you never expected your agency to do after his eventual capture was to force him onto the heros’ side. It irritated you and intrigued you all at once.

Lance got kidnapped a few days ago. Kidnapped and hurt by a really powerful and cruel gang. You never thought you’d care about his wellbeing this much until you found yourself running out the door to get him back. And you did.

The relief you felt when you had found him and carried him to a hotel.

You’re currently reading a book whilst sat up in bed with Lance lying down and curled into your side, sobbing because of how scared he was.

“Why did you save me?” He whispers into the darkness.

No matter how hard you try, you can never be cold with him anymore.