Aris Jones X Reader One Shots

"Come on. Can you please just talk to me?"I repeated for too many times.

"I have,"He shrugged.

"You haven't. You have said the bare minimum of words,"I huffed.

"The silent treatment is extremely hurtful and damaging to do to someone, I'm still pretty upset at you, so here's some middle ground,"He said simply.

"You know what's extremely damaging to a relationship?"

"Don't say it."

"Lack of communication. Sit-"
"Y/N-"
"I said sit down."

With great reluctance, he took a spot on the ground, arms still crossed as he looked at me. Sitting across from him, I gestured for him to talk first.

"Just sneaking off in the middle of the night is a terrible idea. You could have been hurt or killed or just something bad could have happened. You can't do that out here."

"I can protect myself, and we really haven't seen anything dangerous for a while,"I pointed out.

"We also didn't think there would be anything dangerous in the mall."

"That was a super enclosed space. This is literally just open earth."

"Leaving without telling anyone like that is still an awful idea. The Scorch has proven to be unpredictable just as you get somewhat comfortable."

"I know that. I also know I've been in this group of people without a chance to be alone after being stuck in a facility also full of people. If I didn't decompress I was going to lose it. I know you know exactly what that feels like."

With a halfhearted sigh, he uncrossed his arms, his eyes still on me. His gaze, though it had never been harsh, held a little more understanding.

"You still scared the hell out of me. You're in my arms when we go to sleep, and when I wake up you aren't. That's terrifying. I didn't know where you were or if someone took you or if you were hurt or lost or in danger or dead. I just knew you weren't there with me,"He admitted, glancing at the ground before looking back at me.

"I mean I don't want you to be worried about me."

"And I know you need a break from people."

"How about this? I'll leave my jacket and make sure to have a weapon. You'll know I'm safe and protected if you wake up, I'll get my break, and we don't have to do this again. Can we agree on that?"

"How long are you usually gone for?"

"Half hour at most."

"If it goes over that, then can I look for you?"

"Just for a half hour too. In case I come back by then,"I bargained.

"I can live with that,"Ha agreed.

"Are we good here? Is this all figured out?"I checked as I stood up, holding out my hand for him.

"Yeah. We're good here,"He agreed, accepting it. Pulling him up, I Iaced our fingers together before quickly kissing his cheek.

"I love you."

"I love you too,"He said back, giving my hand a light squeeze.

He always says it back. Even when he's been upset at me, he doesn't want to hurt me.

If the world were normal, I would marry this boy. Since that isn't an option, I'll just stay with him forever and ever.