Saving the Broken (Connor x Deviant!Reader)

Chapter 55

Connor's POV

"(Y/N)!!!" I screamed at the top of my lungs as she fell. The fall was HUGE! It would take her a good 2 to 4 minutes to reach the water. I watched in terror, tears streaming out of my eyes. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! You can't leave me! Please don't leave me! I-I can't! I fell to my knees in horror and anguish. Then, I realized something. She had a few minutes until she hit the water! I grew determined. I ran as fast as I could down to the riverbank. I won't let you die!

I ran down as she fell. I saw her hit the water as soon as I got to the bank. I looked around frantically. Please! Give me something! ANYTHING!! I begged to whatever higher power would listen. I spotted a raft like boat. I was shocked, but I had no time to think. I leaped into it and tugged at the cord on the motor. Come on! Come on! Don't do this to me now! I begged in my head. It started, roaring to life. I grabbed the handle and shot out onto the water. 

I located where she went under. I couldn't see her, the black water stopping me from seeing anything below an inch or two. I knew I had no other choice. I dove into the water, trying to locate her. I saw her outline below me. I swam toward her and grabbed her arm. I dragged her back up with all the power I had. 

The water was starting to get to me. I was locking up. If I stayed much longer I'd shut down and we'd both die here.

WARNING: SEVERE TEMPERATURE DECREASE! SHUT DOWN THREAT DETECTED!

I was running out of time. I felt fear and desperation fuel me. I can't let this be it! I won't let us die! I won't let you go, (Y/n)! I had seconds to spare. I reached the raft just in time. I quickly pulled her onto it. I pulled her limp, ice cold body into my lap, brushing her reached and now crystalizing hair out of her face.

"(Y/n)!" I shouted, hoping to get a response. "N-no! Please! I don't want you to die! I never wanted this!" I cried. I scanned over her. 

Diagnostic: Systems at critical health. Survival probability: 8% Shutdown time: 1:00-0:59-0:58

I was shocked and terrified. I had to do something! I began to give her CPR in hopes the water would be forced out of her body. I tried for as long as I could. I had mere seconds to save her. She was seconds away from dying in my arms. I clutched her body close to mine, hugging her tightly. Fresh tears traveled down my face, running over the old ones that had frozen to my cheeks.

"P-please...I can't lose you again." I whimpered. Then, a miracle happened. Her body convulsed and writhed to life in my arms. I was shocked, my eyes wide with disbelief. I could see she was trying to breathe. I sat her up and hit her back hard as she leaned over the side of the boat, wretching and grimacing violently. "Come on, (Y/n)!" I said. She vomited water and a fair amount of blue blood over the side of the boat. 

She kept coughing for about a minute until her body gave way again. She fell back, collapsing limply in my arms. I smiled, overjoyed that she was alive as more tears rushed down my face. "Thank god you're alive. D-don't do that to me." I choked out, my voice cracking with emotion as I held her while trying to hold back my sobs. I scanned her again.

Diagnostic: Systems in serious condition. Body temperature too low. Biocomponents damaged. Shut down threat detected. Survival probability: 37%

I grew fearful. She was still in danger. I held her hand as she lay in my arms, barely moving. She's colder than ice! How am I going to warm her up? I had nothing with me in the boat. I knew I had to get her back to shore. I started the engine again and I hurried to get her back to shore. I kept watch over her condition at all times.

When I got back to shore, I picked her up bridal style and carried her out of the boat. I had to think. What now? I still have nothing to warm her up and I have nowhere to... I had an idea. I held her close to my body as I trudged through the snow on the side of the hill leading down to the river bank. 

I began to carry her through the streets. I was so worried about her. I didn't understand. Why did you do that, (Y/n)? Did I...did I hurt you that much? The thought broke me. It tore me apart to think that I had been the reason she had tried to kill herself. I forced myself not to cry. I have to focus. I have to stay focused. I told myself. 

I kept walking through the streets, the lights around illuminating the way. As I walked, I kept glancing down at the girl in my arms. I felt so awful. I sighed heavily. What am I going to do? I had no way to answer that question. 

Soon enough, I made it. I looked at the house before me. I remembered everything that had happened here. I felt guilt, but I pushed it away. Now was not the time to start regretting things again. 

I carried her inside and I carried her upstairs. I knew the best way to warm her up. If she woke up while I was doing it, I knew she'd be livid with me. 

I went to the bathroom with her in my arms. I filled the bathtub with hot water. I looked over at her. I decided on the best approach to the situation before beginning to undress her. I left on her underwear so that way I wouldn't be too invading. I rolled up my sleeves so they wouldn't get wet before going any further. I picked her up and gently set her in the water. 

I grabbed a sponge and pushed it under the water, letting it soak up as much as possible. I then took the sponge and gently ran it along her face. After that, I wrung out the sponge and I checked her forehead. It was warmer now. I heard her let out a small moan as she tilted her head to the side a little. I was relieved. She's moving more now, that's good. I scanned over her.

Diagnostic: System health stable. Temperature normal. Survival probability: 77%

I was relieved. Some of her biocomponents were still damaged, but at least she was stable and had a good chance now. I took her out of the tub and I dried her off. I carried her to her room. I set her down and her bed and went into her closet. I took a fuzzy nightshirt and some longer pajama pants that went with it. I carried them over to her and I redressed her in them. 

I thought about whether or not I should stay with her. I decided I would. I didn't want to leave her side. If something happened I would be the only one to help her. While help would've been a good thing to get for her, I didn't want to be around anyone else at the time. I wanted to be alone with her, and their old home was the best place for that, even if the memories here weren't exactly decent. 

I laid down next to her and I pulled up the covers, tucking both of us in. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her in close to me. I pulled her in as close as physically possible. I thought about what to do next. I knew what I wanted to do. I kissed her forehead and I tucked her head under my chin. I knew I had to say it, even if she couldn't hear me. 

"Goodnight, (Y/n). Please come back to me. I love you." I whispered, before letting myself relax in the bed with her as the calming sounds of the night outside allowed me to sleep.

Your POV

Everything was dark. Everything was quiet. For awhile your body was freezing, but then it heated up and somehow your body allowed you to let out one small moan. It was the only noise you made. Then, it cooled off again, but you felt something soft around you. It was comforting. You felt somebody pull you in close to them and then there was a kiss on your forehead. You didn't hear the first part of what they said, only the last part.

"I love you." 

You had nothing left in you to even try to register let alone question why they said that and what was going on. You let your body relax all the way as the last of your energy and willpower left you. You listened to the soft sounds of breathing beside you as you let the void of your dreamless sleep swallow you up, claiming you as its own.