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Time Stand Still, Chapter 5
Fic Summary:
“'Who’s Jayce?’ Viktor brushed Viki’s hair from his face. 'My partner.’ He turned into the sheet and shook his head from side-to-side. When he looked back, the sheen of tear tracks was gone. 'Lab partner?’ Grease coated Viktor’s fingers as he ran them through his hair. Water had been so precious, back then. He’d almost forgotten what it was like. 'He’s my partner in everything.’ Red-rimmed, amber eyes darted over his face. Viktor was certain they lingered over the hollows of his cheeks, the bags beneath his own eyes. 'He loves us?’ Swallowing down his own tears, he whispered, 'Yes.’ 'It’s not so bad, then.'” It’s been eight months since Viktor’s truth-serum-fueled confession, and both his disease and relationship with Jayce have progressed. With time running out to find a cure, they attempt to conquer time itself and are faced with unexpected consequences.
Chapter Summary:
“'Mami,' Jayce said, causing Ximena’s eyes to widen, 'don’t be mad.' 'What did you do?' Jayce cringed, leaning away from the table. 'We eloped. Like you and Dad!' he was quick to add, as if reminding her of her own past transgression would clean the stain of theirs."
Time to tell Ximena... Jayce, you owe your mother so many grandkids.
