The events of the Battle of Piltover have come and gone, with the twin cities emerging victorious (although not without great cost), and time has kept on turning.
Jayce and Viktor were sucked into the rune, thereby determining the course of the fight...and then sometime later, perhaps a week or a month, maybe more, the capricious Arcane spat them back out at the top of the Hexgates.
Aware of how dangerous it would be for Viktor to be discovered post-Herald, they left Piltover, and have been wandering Runeterra ever since.
In the here and now they come to an unknown town, and follow the crowd to go and see a new performance by a company of Travelling Players.
The play features a dashing romantic hero, and a vile villain. Reactions are mixed to say the least, but then everyone's a critic, no?
This might sound kind of complicated, so I'm sorry in advance^^
But Valentine's Day comes around and Viktor is sick, so they have to call off their plans (maybe a nice dinner date or something) and Jayce takes care of him? I don't know, I just got that idea a while ago and think it would be really cute!
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Viktor hated the wintertime. He made sure everyone around him knew it, too – he consistently complained about being cold (especially to Jayce, who’d always jump at the chance to warm him up), he was almost always sulking, and he made sure to voice his grievances whenever his body began to ache.
On top of that, Viktor had never really been a fan of Valentine’s Day. Having been single for almost his entire life, it hadn’t ever seemed important to him.
Jayce? Well, Jayce was another story.
He was a little over-the-top when it came to their relationship on an average day. Viktor often compared him to an overeager puppy – not that he’d say so out loud, of course. Jayce tended to get a little huffy when he was teased.
Viktor had become used to Jayce’s ways of expressing love. Physical touch was the most common, but Viktor also occasionally came home to find a bouquet of flowers, his favourite chocolates, or a book he’d been eyeing for a while. It was often paired with a sweet note, especially if Jayce had known Viktor was having a rough day. Viktor would never admit how much he loved the little gestures of affection, though it didn’t matter; Jayce knew.
Despite having dated for a little over ten months, this upcoming weekend would be their first Valentine’s Day together. Unsurprisingly, Jayce was earnest to go all out. He’d insisted on planning a date out at a nice restaurant, and though Viktor assured him that they didn’t have to do anything special, it was clear that his mind was made up.
The few days leading up to their planned dinner date, Viktor found himself faced with two conflicting feelings: on one hand, he was steadily growing more excited to go out and to give Jayce the gift he’d picked out for him. On the other, he’d been awfully tired lately. And sniffly. Not to mention sneezy.
Yeah, there was no denying that he was getting sick. But he did his best to take care of himself – something he had a bad habit of neglecting to do without annoyed reminders of Jayce – until he went to sleep on February 13th, hoping that he would wake up feeling well enough to push through one more day.
Waking up on Valentine’s Day, Viktor was immediately struck with a shiver even though he had multiple blankets piled on top of him. He rolled over in his bed with a quiet groan, his throat sore and his joints aching. His knee, propped up on a pillow and bent at an awkward angle, protested any movements.
He reached out towards his nightstand, grabbing his phone and squinting against the bright light it emitted. His hair hung in his eyes, blocking most of his vision, but he couldn’t find the strength to brush it away. His last text to Jayce had been a simple goodnight, and the thought of having to cancel their plans sent a wave of guilt through Viktor.
It took a few moments and rewriting his text a few times before he finally settled on:
Good morning. I think we might have to take a rain check on dinner.
Jayce responded within seconds, asking why and if Viktor was okay. Viktor answered by telling Jayce that he was sick, though this likely didn’t surprise him – his immune system was anything but strong, and especially during the winter, he felt as though he was sick every other week.
Jayce didn’t seem to be upset about the cancellation of plans, which relieved Viktor slightly. It wasn’t long before Jayce offered to come over, and Viktor agreed. Maybe it was selfish; the last thing he wanted was to get Jayce sick. But at the same time, he couldn’t deny that he wanted company from his boyfriend. It was Valentine’s Day, after all.
Luckily for Viktor, Jayce was quick to get to his apartment. He knew where the spare key was, so he let himself in the front door and headed towards the bedroom. Viktor’s heart melted at the sight of the flowers and stuffed teddy bear in his arms.
Jayce set the flowers down on the dresser and moved to sit on the edge of the bed, reaching out to run a hand through Viktor’s hair. His gaze was sympathetic as he watched Viktor lay his head back down. He felt Jayce’s hand press against his forehead, and he fought the urge to roll his eyes. He didn’t need to be mother-henned, even if he did enjoy the attention.
“You look miserable,” Jayce commented as he set the plush in front of Viktor. It was a bit childish, sure, but Viktor couldn’t help but find the gift endearing. He’d never imagined himself collecting stuffed animals, but Jayce had a habit of gifting them to him, and… well, he couldn’t help himself.
“I feel miserable,” Viktor grumbled in response, his eyes fluttering closed as Jayce pulled the blankets further over his body. “Do I have a fever, doc?”
Jayce rolled his eyes and let out a wry chuckle at the mocking edge to Viktor’s voice, lying down in the bed behind his boyfriend. “I don’t think so. I doubt that makes you feel any better, though, huh?”
“Mm, not at all. But I do appreciate the effort.” Truthfully, just the warmth of Jayce’s body against his was enough to lessen his shivering and make him feel better, if only slightly.
“Well, I’m not going to move from this bed for the rest of the day. Good luck getting rid of me.”
Viktor laughed quietly, the sound a strange mix between a raspy chuckle and a cough. “Duly noted, though I wasn’t exactly planning on getting rid of you.”
“I just thought you should know,” Jayce said with a content sigh, pressing his face against the back of Viktor’s neck. “Hell of a Valentine’s Day we’re going to have, yeah?”
“I’m sorry.” Viktor responded, reaching his hand back to run his fingers through Jayce’s hair. “I didn’t mean to ruin our plans.”
Jayce shook his head, pressing a kiss against Viktor’s jawline. “Don’t apologize. This is just as good as a fancy dinner. Maybe even better.”
Viktor silently agreed. Though he wasn’t exactly over the moon about the fact that he was sick, he certainly wasn’t going to complain about getting to spend a day lazing around in bed with his boyfriend. He didn’t often give himself the chance to just do… absolutely nothing, and if he was being entirely honest, this felt like heaven.
“Thank you for the gift,” he finally said, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between them, “but you didn’t need to get me anything. Dinner was enough.”
“I wanted to. Besides, I have a feeling you’re being a hypocrite.”
Damn Jayce for being able to read him so well. Of course he was being a hypocrite – Viktor had noticed Jayce eyeing a book at the library a few times, so when he saw a copy on a trip down to the local bookstore, he bought it. He was planning on giving it to Jayce along with a box of his favourite chocolates (though that was, admittedly, partially because he knew that Jayce would share).
He let out a heavy sigh, pressing his face into his pillow. Jayce, used to how melodramatic his boyfriend could be at times, only laughed. “I’m assuming I’m right.”
“Yes, yes. As always.” Viktor begrudgingly admitted, tilting his head to the side just enough to give Jayce a halfhearted glare. “It’s in the kitchen.”
“I hope you know I’m not getting up, if that’s what you’re implying.”
“I was, but I suppose I can give it to you later. It’s that engineering book I’ve seen you looking at. And some chocolates.”
Jayce grinned quietly, trailing a few kisses along Viktor’s jaw and up to his cheek. “So you do pay attention. I knew you loved me.”
If Viktor weren’t feeling so shitty, he would have made a show of squirming away from the relentless attention. Instead he leaned into it, closing his eyes and letting out a slow breath. “Have I ever given the impression that I didn’t?” He groused.
“No. But you like to pretend that you don’t.”
“That’s only because you’re a nuisance.” Viktor countered. Even as he insulted Jayce, he sank further into his embrace, feeling properly warm for the first time in hours. That was the benefit of having a boyfriend who doubled as a portable heater, he supposed.
“You don’t really think that,” Jayce murmured, frowning and giving Viktor his best puppy-dog eyes. Viktor might have believed the act if not for the hint of a smile at the corners of his lips and the mischievous spark in his eyes. “You love me.”
“You’re lucky I do.”
“Aw, well, I love you too, V.”
The words were paired with a kiss on the cheek, which elicited a tranquil hum from Viktor. He let himself curl up against his boyfriend, ignoring the protest of his aching leg. He wasn’t going to let his aching joints or sore throat ruin his Valentine’s Day, not while he was wrapped up in the arms of his favourite person.
this request was literally so cute omg!! had me giggling n kicking my feet while writing it lmfao
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Jayce/Viktor (League of Legends)
Characters: Jayce (League of Legends), Viktor (League of Legends), Mel Medarda
Additional Tags: Jayce is a Sweetheart (League of Legends), POV Jayce (League of Legends), Himbo Jayce (League of Legends), Jayce is in love with Viktor (League of Legends), Jayce is Whipped (League of Legends), Pretty Viktor, thats right he’s canonically pretty yall stop with these fics saying he’s ugly hes FINEEEEE, another coping fic, takes place sometime between S1 Act 1 and Act 2, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Mel ships Jayvik, Artist Jayce (League of Legends), Making Out, Drinking, Sassy Viktor (League of Legends), Implied Sexual Content, Viktor is a Menace (League of Legends), Viktor is Jayce’s muse, Jayce paints a naked Viktor, or at least he tries, Love Confessions
Summary:
Jayce never considered himself to be good at drawing, but he was determined to make himself good at drawing Viktor.
(based on the League client interactive game where they show Jayce’s journal and he has a doodle of Viktor in it)
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Jayce/Viktor (League of Legends)
Characters: Jayce (League of Legends), Viktor (League of Legends), Heimerdinger (League of Legends)
Additional Tags: drunk Viktor, Drunken Flirting, Drunken Confessions, Drunken Kissing, POV Jayce (League of Legends), Jayce is Whipped (League of Legends), Jayce is in love with Viktor (League of Legends), Viktor is a Menace (League of Legends), bro is driving Jayce crazy, no real plot just Jayce dealing with a flirty drunk Viktor lol, Making Out, lowkey a crack fic, Set in S1 in between Act 1 and Act 2
Summary:
Jayce usually hated dealing with drunk people. That is, until he had to deal with a drunk Viktor.
