Varian x reader ^-^ (Tangled The Series) [FINISHED]

Chapter 4- New Hope, Broken Heart

Y/N p.o.v

Varian was acting a little isolated since the accident.
Thankfully, the villagers managed to work together and rebuild everything in a month with a little help from the king.

I sometimes enter the lab, but nothing's changed.
No new writings, no new mess...

Varian just stays in his room all day unless we have to eat.
I don't think Quirin even noticed it; he is too busy.

Sometimes I try to talk to Varian, but he just politely asks me to go away and tells me he needs some time alone to reflect.
I understand, but... it's been a month already...

For the first time in my life, I got engaged with the villagers.
I help them run errands and all.
Every week they give me a list, and I go to the city to buy everything they need.

Everyone here is so nice and forgiving. Why did my parents didn't let me out?

"Varian..."
I knocked on his door.

"Can I come in...?"

"Yea..."
Varian's low, sad voice answered.
I go inside, closing the door behind me. The room was tidy- too tidy.
Like Varian had done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
He was sitting on his bed, looking at the floor. Not making eye contact.

"V', I'm worried about you... you haven't gone out for weeks...
You haven't done anything that makes you happy..."
I said as I set by Varian.

"What for? So I could ruin the village for the third time? To disappoint my dad again?"
I bite my lip. He keeps beating himself (figuratively) over and over again about that day.

"And what about playing something or spending time with me?"
Quirin was out of the question, of course.

"I don't want to be a bad influence... or drag you into a mess..."
Varian looked away.

I held him by the chin.
"Varian, you might not understand it, but you are not a disappointment.
You are an outstanding person with good intentions.
Everyone makes mistakes.
You are the best friend I could have ever asked for and I won't let you go or leave you alone for the world."

There was a hint of hope in his eyes.
"Thank you, Y/N... you are the best..."
Varian hugged me.

"Everything for you...

On another note, I'm going today to the city to get some groceries. Do you want to come along? To breath some fresh air?
We can even get something from Atilla's or Monty's bakery if you want!"

"A-Alright! Let's go!"
Varian said with a bright smile, getting back to his old-self.

As we left old Corona, Varian hooked his arm in mine, walking so happy.
I try not to blush as I say to myself that it's just a friendly gesture.

When we arrived at the shops, our list got shorter and shorter.
"Y/N! Varian! Long time no see!"
Someone familiar ran up to us.

Varian tensed up a bit, but I squeezed his arm, signaling that everything's alright.

"Morning, Rapunzel!
V' and I are just getting groceries for our town."

"Cool! Do you need help? Do you want me to send a carriage fir you or-"

"No, thank you, princess. We use this opportunity to walk around and get some fresh air."
I answer her.

"Varian, will you participate in the invention contest?"
Rapunzel asked Varian.

"The what...?"
Varian asked quietly.

"Oh, I have to go... here, take this!"
Rapunzel said as the guards stepped closer. She shoved a flier in Varian's hand and quickly left.

"Investor's competition? That's perfect for you, don't you think?"
I read the flier.

"I don't know... should I...? I don't want to cause a disaster..."
Varian scratched his head.

"It's just a little movable machine! If you don't need too much pressure, it won't explode or cause a lot of damage.
Participate, I'm sure you'll have some fun!"
I put a hand on his shoulder.

"You think so?"
Varian asked, still unsure.

I nodded with excitement.

"Hmmm..."
Varian considered.

"Do you think that if I'll do something cool it'll impresse Cassandra?"

My heart skipped a beat before shuttering into million pieces.
"Y-Yea..."
I say quietly.

"Do you mind if I leave? I want to start working right away!"
Varian exclaimed.

"Y-Yea, g-good luck..."
I looked down as Varian ran back to the village.

He... likes... Cassandra...

Y/N, you idiot, you are supposed to be happy! Varian has motivation again! He is happy and excited!

...yet why does my heart ache...?

I continue buying a few more things before arriving to old Corona village with the groceries.
"Thank you, Y/N darling!"
"Oh my gosh you absolutely saved us."
"Thank you so much!"
"You rock, Y/N!"
"Can't thank you enough for the help, sweetheart."

The villagers thanked me as I went from door to door, giving them what they asked for.
But all of those kind words were muffled.
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The day of the competition, Varian approached me with his invention.
"It can create a new crystal! This will TOTALLY impress Cassandra. Although I do need help with presenting it. You wanna come?"

"I... uh... *cough* don't feel too well... I think I better, uh, *cough* stay here...
Good luck..."
I say and quickly go back to our house.

"Alright. Hope you feel better!"
Varian said and happily jumped to the city.

I am a terrible friend.
Since when did I become so selfish?
...So... jealous...

I need to clear my head.

Since the fire, I've never been to the far side of the town.
Nobody touched the ruins, even after the accident happened.

I think I am ready to go there and see if I can salvage some stuff...
Maybe I'll even climb the hill next to my old house, and finally see the view the hills blocked that I begged my parents to see.

I passed by the last building. Then there are a few meters of nothing until i arrive to the ruins of-

Oh no...

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Varian p.o.v

I come back, whistling happily.
I impressed Cassandra AND won first place!
I gotta tell Y/N. She will be proud.
I bet dad will be proud, too!

I look through our house's windows. It was empty.
Where's Y/N...?

Y/N was sitting on the bench, staring at the ground. I ran up to her.

"There you are, Y/N!
You won't believe-"
She raised her eyes. They were red, as she was crying.

"Y-Y/N? Are you ok? What happened?"
I asked, worried.

Y/N tried to say something, but her voice was too shakey.

She took a deep breath...

"The rocks, Varian...

They are spreading..."

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