Encouraging you to take a mental health day
Zayne is a very observant and meticulous man, often paying attention to even the most minute details. Including every detail about you.
He had speculated that you've been having a rough time mentally for the last two weeks. Initially he had hoped you'd come to confide in him on your own terms, so he made sure to give you space while still making sure you felt the presence of his love. Massaging you after you'd gotten out the shower, waking up a bit earlier to make you lunch, and simply holding you a little bit tighter when you did allow it.
All to no avail, as you still seem to be a shell of yourself. No quite involved with your day-to-day activities, almost as if you've been on autopilot instead. Your mind was completely elsewhere, and it was becoming more and more apparent to him that if he didn't step in now, it might just consume you.
"My love, can we talk."
Zayne was gentle in the way he called for you, and even more gentle in the way he reached for your hand. Softly guiding you to sit with him on your shared bed.
"Of course, what's up? Are you ok?"
You plastered a smile that didn't quite reach your eyes, or even your cheeks for that matter. No real emotion behind the expression and that only made him worry more.
"I am completely fine, actually it is you that I am concerned about. I've noticed you haven't really been yourself these past few weeks...is everything alright? I've tried to give you space but I'm worried that's not what you need.."
His hands are warm against yours, gliding up and down your palms. Eyes searching yours for an answer.
"Oh! Zayne I'm fine, I'm sorry that I came off that way, but I promise I'm okay. Don't worry yourself anymore over nothing. Now why don't we start thinking about what we want for din-"
"You're lying to me."
The hands that trace your palms now hold them in a tight grasp, as if pleading for you to stay. Like changing subjects meant losing his chance of bringing you out of this.
"Listen...if you are uncomfortable with explaining what it is that has you feeling this way, I won't ask any further. But I do want you to rely on me. I need you to know that I am here for you, that I am in your corner and that I wish for nothing more than to support you. My love... watching you like this is heartbreaking, I can't just sit by and watch you crumble before my own eyes. Can I please help you..."
It is almost as if this man is superhuman. He has such as special way of reaching down into the depths of your soul and pulling the most vulnerable parts of yourself out. As if he holds the key to your very being. You've cried so much these past few weeks you were sure you had no more to give, yet you feel them. Feel the tears stirring in your core and you're more than sure it wouldn't take much more for them to pour out of you.
"I'm sorry... I am so sorry. I can't even begin to explain why I feel like this. I tried so hard to stay positive and to keep pushing, but I'm so tired Zayne. I'm tired and I'm hurt...I don't know what to do."
Your body falls into his as your heart caves. The strong exterior you've so cautiously built throughout the month faltering. The walls shaking with each quiver of your heart.
"Oh, darling you don't have to be so strong all the time. I wish you'd come to me sooner; I would've been there to support you. I know it's hard to keep up appearances and to continue acting as if everything is fine. You should never feel sorry for something like this."
His arms embrace you tenderly, holding you as if you were porcelain. Stroking your hair as you grip onto him, body shaking as the tears well up. They haven't fallen just yet, but they blur your vision.
"You're too good to me...you already do so much for me. I would feel guilty if I took up anymore of your time."
Zayne looks you in the eyes as he pulls your face from his neck. Your eyes are red and tear-filled, there's nothing he would want more than to hold you like this forever.
"I like giving you my time, just as you give me yours. And I would like to be here with you when you're in such a vulnerable state. Maybe we should take a mental health day tomorrow? Give you time relax after dropping that tiring facade you've been playing these last few weeks. We'll order in, let you soak in the tub for a long while, spend some time doing one or two of your hobbies, and I can just hold you. I'll do whatever I need to help you feel like yourself again."
Your eyes flutter shut as he kisses your face with each promise. And that is what does it, that is what breaks the dam of tears welling inside you. Each kiss is filled with so much love and adoration, so much truth. A true testament to how deeply the man before you loves you.
"You really are too good to me... would it really be okay? For you to be away from the hospital? I'm sure you have pat-"
Your rambling is cut short with a final kiss from Zayne. One longer than the others and much more passionate, on the lips.
"The building won't burn down without me there for 24 hours. And what kind of man would I be to turn a blind eye to my beloved in dire need."
Thumbs run under your eyes, wiping away the stream of tears. And for the first time this month your heart and mind are at peace. Smiling you lean in to kiss him again.
"Okay...let's take a day for ourselves tomorrow. Thank you for everything you do. I would be a mess without you."
Embracing you once more, relief washes over Zayne.
"My love I would cease to be myself without you. You are worth more than galaxies in my eyes, and I will make sure to prove it to you every day that you allow me to be by your side."
He wasn't entirely sure what trials you face and if you were even comfortable with entrusting him with such information just yet. But he could count this as a small win. Determined to stick by your side through whatever troubles you might have.
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bammbo's babbling:
the way this was supposed to include all of the love interests, but I got too invested in Zayne yet again (quick everyone act surprised)
let me know if anyone would be interested in seeing this prompt with the other love interests and I will see what I can do
anyways you are all so loved, and I hope that anyone reading this knows that there is a support system out there for you
once again lmk if this has been done before👍
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