𝑳𝒆𝒐𝒏 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒚| ɪᴍᴀɢɪɴᴇꜱ ʙᴏᴏᴋ 2

Having Her As Mine

Leon POV:

I drag myself back to the hotel room, practically collapsing onto the bed after a quick and hot shower, ready to pass out until tomorrow morning when I have to get up and go back out there to finish the mission.

I sigh, staring up at the ceiling as a familiar ache fills me. Even though I've been in a relationship with Y/N for just over two years now I still can't get over the feeling of being so attached. I've never felt this way about anyone, especially since nobody's really stuck around long enough for me to feel so deeply, but Y/N is different. She's understanding and I physically feel weaker without her.

Shit, I'm really missing her today. I sit up, reaching for my duffel bag that's thrown on the floor. I rummage around until I find the small vial, it's stupid really and even if I linger on the thought too long I begin to feel awkward. I roll the small perfume sample between my fingers, then slowly bring it to my nose, the faint scent immediately brings me a sense of comfort and closeness to her. If I close my eyes I can almost imagine she's beside me, reading or sleeping next to me, that sweet smell drifting from her as I snuggle close to her, wrapping my arms around her smaller frame.

I swallow back the loneliness, and gently put the sample back into my bag, tucking it safely away. My phone lies on the nightstand, taunting me as I stare at it. I could call her, but I'm always worried that one day it'll be used against me if anyone got ahold of my phone.

Running a frustrated hand through my hair I flop back down onto the bed, closing my eyes and trying to force myself to fall asleep. All that comes is the attack of bad memories and even worse thoughts about future possibilities. Breath ragged and palms sweaty, I know that just this once I'll let myself indulge, swearing that I'll get a new phone my the time I'm back home with her.

I begin the video call, laying on my back whilst I hold the phone above me, impatiently waiting for her to pick up. After a few moments she answers. Right away I see her yawn, she's in her pyjamas and it looks like she's in bed.

"Hey honey." I say, already just from seeing her so relaxed I feel my muscles beginning to loosen. She gives me a small smile, rubbing her eyes with one hand as she mumbles a "Hi handsome, how's saving the world going?"

I huff a laugh, "Same as usual. Are you okay though, looks like you're ready to pass out."

She nods, briefly adjusting herself lower into the duvet, I feel a pang of yearning since I know exactly how that bed feels and how good it is to be in there with her. "Well it is coming up to two in the morning, I was literally about to go to sleep." She lightly laughs, I savour it and watch as her sleepy eyes scan the screen for my reaction.

I give her a "Oh," since I'd forgotten the time difference between us, "want me to call back in the morning?" I offer.

She contemplates, then shakes her head cutely. "No it's okay. You look sad, has something happened Leon?"

I purse my lips, both hating and admiring the way she reads me so well, even through a screen. "Not really, I guess I'm just missing you right now, I hate being away from you for so long." I mumble, tearing my eyes away from the screen.

"Me too," she whispers softly, but then perks up with another small smile, "but you'll be back soon right? Then we can go see that movie you wanted to watch, and our book delivery finally came so we can cuddle on the sofa together like we usually do." She happily says, I smile and nod, watching as her eyes drop even more. We talk for a little longer, just about plans and some random things until her phone slowly begins to drop onto the pillow, giving me the perfect view of her sleeping face.

I watch her for a few moments, heart squeezing and lips tilting at the sight of the love of my life snoring, until I finally whisper a "Goodnight, I love you." I hang up, locking my phone and tossing it aside as I'm once again greeted by the silence of the hotel room and an empty bed, but this time I feel a little lighter.

Only a couple of days and I can hold her again, protect her and love her with everything I have, because she deserves that and more, and I'm happy to deliver if it means having her as mine.