pairings: husband!sylus x wife!reader
The morning had been normal. You’d slipped out of bed quietly, careful not to wake him, pressing a soft kiss to his temple before leaving. He’d barely stirred, just a faint shift, a quiet breath, still deep in sleep.
It wasn’t unusual. What was unusual… was everything after. By midday, you’d already sent three messages. By afternoon, five messages and by the evening still no response from Sylus.
You frown at your phone as you step out of the café, balancing a small box of tiramisu in your hands. “…That’s weird.”
Sylus always replied, even if it was late and definitely if it was just one word because he always replied.
The base is too quiet when you return. No loud voices or sounds of any meetings. Luke and Kieran had been on a mission since the last two days so you knew the house would be empty. However as you take your shoes off and turn around to make your way to Sylus's study you notice Mephie is also not by the door waiting for you as always.
Your chest tightens just slightly. “Hello?” you call out, stepping inside. No answer. You head toward his office first, pushing the door open just enough to peek in but it's in fact empty.
Now you’re fully frowning. “…Sylus?”
Your steps quicken as you make your way to the bedroom. You push the door open and freeze. He’s there still in bed and exactly how you left him. Mephisto perches quietly above the headboard, watching. A sudden wave of unease hits you. It’s already past six so why is he still in bed.
You step closer. He shifts slightly at your voice, brows furrowing.
You sit beside him immediately, reaching out.
“What’s wrong?” A quiet groan leaves him, voice rough and lower than usual.
“…Don’t come too close, my love.”
Your heart drops. Without another word, your hand presses to his forehead which is way too hot. He flinches at the contact, a quiet wince slipping through. And just like that, you’re already standing again.
“Stay here,” you mumble, completely unnecessary, but you’re moving before you even finish the sentence. By the time you return, your arms are full. Medicine, a glass of water, a bowl of cold water and a cloth.
You set everything down quickly, dipping the cloth into the water before wringing it out gently.
“Sit up,” you say, softer now.
He exhales quietly. You help him shift, supporting him without thinking, placing the cool cloth against his forehead.
He sucks in a quiet breath at the temperature, eyes fluttering shut.
You move carefully, brushing his hair back so the cloth sits properly, your fingers lingering just a second longer than needed. He doesn’t protest this time.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” you ask, quieter now.
No response. Just his breathing, slower, heavier.
“…Didn’t want to worry you.”
“You ignoring me all day worried me more.”
A faint huff escapes him.
You pause and then gently flick his arm.
That earns the smallest, weakest hint of a smile. You hand him the medicine, watching closely as he takes it, making sure he actually swallows.
Then you settle beside him again. Close, but careful. He shifts slightly, instinctively leaning toward you but then stops himself.
You stare at him for a second.
Then, without a word, you move closer anyway.
“In sickness and in health remember....”, you mumble, tucking yourself beside him, adjusting the blanket over both of you.
He exhales softly, like he wants to argue. But he doesn’t. Your hand finds his again, absentmindedly tracing slow patterns against his skin.
“…You should’ve told me,” you whisper.
Then, softer than before...
You hum. He shifts again, this time giving in completely, resting just a little closer.
Your fingers slip into his hair, gently brushing through it, slow and soothing, patting softly, over and over, until his breathing begins to even out.
“Of course I will” you murmur. It doesn’t take long before he falls asleep. You watch him for a moment, your expression softening, before leaning down to press a small, gentle kiss to his temple. Then you settle beside him, snuggling close and tighter than ever before.
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