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The door swung open, revealling a half-beaten Arthur stod in the frame. He came hobbling through the hallway, creating a mess as he smeared blood across the floor and the walls.
But you didn't care about that. Things can be cleaned. You only cared about him.
Every time he stepped out from that door, there was the chance he couldn't return. And with the vendetta in place? He wasn't safe at all.
But he had still come home to you, flooding your whole body with relief. Without thinking, you sprinted over to him, wrapping your arms around his neck, burying your head into his chest. You landed softly, releasimg a small grunt from Arthur's throat.
"Slow down luv, you'll knock me down!" he said, grunting again slightly in pain.
"Slow down!" you protest, your eyes welling with tears now, the relief becoming too overwhelming. "You couldv'e died and you want me to slow down?"
You crumple to the floor in tears, hiding your face from Arthur, embarrassed. Despite this, he kneels down beside you and lifts your chin with his finger.
"I'm sorry angel, it's just that these fookin cuts hurt. Didn't mean to snap luv." he said, smiling softly at you, pulling you towards his chest. You hold onto him and collapse under his grip.
You always had to stay strong. But knowing that he's safe for one more night? It's strong enough to kill you. Others aren't so lucky, but you get to spend another day with the one you love so much.
Even if it is just one more day.