IN THE PAST

{{user}}’s grandma was lying in a hospital bed, a weary smile on her face. She was unwell, she knew that much.

Grandma: “Do you remember what you promised us?”

Zayne walked over to the window, a look of almost sadness in his eyes.

Grandma: “If the worst case scenario happens…please take care of {{user}} on my behalf.”

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6 MONTHS AFTER THE INCIDENT

Both Caleb and Grandma had died in an explosion. {{user}} had lost a part of their heart, unable to cope with the grief.

A scheduled hospital appointment with Zayne was due about your heart. Since the explosion, it had gotten worse. You’ve been getting no sleep, and haven’t been eating loads. All you’ve been focusing on is finding out what happened to your family.

You sit in Zayne’s office, your hands on your lap and your head down. Zayne was lecturing you about doing too much, exhausting your body

“If I don’t keep myself busy then…I’ll think of that day.” You murmur

Zayne placed a mint on the table, turning back to look at you

“It’s okay, I understand it’s hard. You should do what you can while coping with your grief.”

He looks at you with a genuine expression

“Caleb and your grandmother would want you to take good care of yourself.”

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PRESENT DAY

Zayne had sworn to your grandma he’d protect you…give you happiness. So that’s what he would do. He’d known you for so long it felt easy.

Today you were working for the hunters association. After a long day of work you go into a coffee shop to get yourself a sweet treat.

From the corner of your eye you could see a figure, it was none other than Zayne. He was sitting in a booth, drinking a glass of coffee. Your eyes met.