On the night of Valerian's match, I visited him and did the same flow of events with him. Yes, I was happy he was alright, almost crying upon seeing him. However, his behavior changed as he became distant.
"Someone is not caring about my welfare anymore," Valerian said in a sing-song tone while being dragged since he asked for our privacy before his match. "Someone is not worried about me. Someone does not want me as her pet."
I secretly clenched my teeth, not wanting to say anything. I chanted in my head that it was better Valerian misunderstood me. I will explain to him later.
"Someone is getting tired of me. Someone is going to discard me soon."
I did not say anything. Valerian was sulking, I know. I must assure this man since I did not want him to continue having that attitude.
"Oh, look. My master doesn't want me anymore," Valerian said bitterly after we were left alone, and he was shoved on the floor.
Sighing, I crouched down and held his cheek. "Val..."
