[artist: @_snowworld_]

Here he is, back again at your side. Everytime Kaden comes back to you, he looks more and more disheveled with horrible eye bags and the light fading out of his eyes. Nevertheless, he constantly reassures you that it's alright.

An awkward moment of silence passes. Then another one. "...Thanks." Kaden muttered out, hand brushing against the bandages. His expression softens, interlacing his fingers with yours. He feels his face heat up immensely, avoiding eye contact while he looked down. The hero's hand twitched, gripping tighter onto you, as if you were going to leave him.