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Iso had thought love was only a feeling, but he learned that it was more than that. Love was everything. Or what you wanted it to be. Everyone experiences love in their own way. Which is what made love so complicated.
With Deadlock, he had experienced love from affection, words, lust, and having her clean his room without him asking ( despite telling her to not do it). Or how she loved bringing a new book for him to read, how she always knew exactly what he needed. How she always stared at him like he was the most perfect person alive. The way she caressed his cheek with a soft gaze.
Love was simply incredible.
After a few weeks, Iso and Deadlock had told most of the agents about their relationship, but not everyone that wouldn’t be necessary. The first one who got to know was their leader, Brimstone who didn’t mind, only expecting them to behave.
As expected by Deadlock, Jett had reacted shocked at their announcement. Telling them that she would have never expected them to like each other. She apologized for being rude, and for meddling in their lives too much.
Sage had brought Iso to her office that time, telling him how happy she was for them. She had also admitted that it was only a crush she had kind of moved on from. They had a long deep talk about life and Iso was more than grateful for his friendship with Sage, he wouldn’t want to lose her because of a big misunderstanding.
The agents were super happy about their relationship don’t get them wrong, the thing is Iso was way too protective over her - almost in an obsession way. He did or at least tried to do everything for her, always followed every step she took, or wanted to know who she was hanging out with.
Iso knows he is the one in a relationship with Deadlock, therefore he shouldn’t be jealous. But, seeing Sova hanging around her makes his inside boil and he knows he should move on but the image of Sova leaving a hickey on her is still imprinted in his head.
It’s not like he doesn’t trust her, quite the opposite. He trusts her more than his life, the problem lies with him. He loves her so much that he sometimes can’t control himself, and he has gotten complaints from his friends that Deadlock might fall out of love if he continues to behave like this, and that’s the last thing he wants. Just the thought of that happening makes his heart twist in pain. So he talked to Deadlock about it and told her what the others had said and what she thought of it.
”No, don’t stop. I love the way how things are now.” In fact, Deadlock wanted Iso to stay by her side 24/7. Would that be a weird request? She was crazy about him. Every single day, her love grew stronger and the way he’s always watching her makes her heart flutter.
”Good.” Iso kissed her cheek.
”Put on some comfy clothes and meet me in the backyard at 7 pm.” Had Iso said before leaving Deadlock’s room earlier today. She didn’t receive any more information about it so it was kind of exciting to wait for the clock to be 7.
She put her hair in a ponytail since it was warm outside and even during the evenings the winds were still warm. She put on a t-shirt that fit her nicely with a pair of linen shorts.
The corridor from her room to the backyard was quiet. Since it was evening most of her comrades were already inside their rooms. She passed the living room where Fade and Cypher were drinking coffee, they greeted her and she waved back.
Once Deadlock reached for the door to the backyard she was met with Iso holding a bouquet of roses. Not just any roses but the same one from their trip together in Greece. She was stunned but accepted the gift right away. Lavender roses. He remembers.
”I wanted to take us for a date outside the headquarters but Brimstone denied it. Though I did sneak out to get you this bouquet.”
Deadlock leaned in to kiss him. ”Thank you, I love them. They sure represent us.” She beamed.
And Iso couldn’t agree more. He gently grabbed her hand and walked them to the grass where a blanket was placed with a basket of snacks and a bottle of champagne. There were also some LED lights around, to make it cozy. The sun was almost setting behind the horizon. Everything was just perfect.
”This is amazing.” Deadlock commented. ”This is our first date after we got together.”
Iso blushed as he poured her a glass of champagne and gave it to her, pouring one for himself as well. He cleared his throat. ”You look pretty tonight.”
Ooh. Deadlock loved how he always complimented her, even though he was shy about it. ”Thank you. You look stunning, like always.” Deadlock and Iso cheered and took a sip of the champagne.
Iso already knows Deadlock loves the way he shows his love to her, but sometimes he can think he’s overdoing it. So he was extremely nervous as he fiddled with a tiny box inside the pocket of his hoodie until he felt Deadlock caress the unoccupied hand. It’s like she removed all the nervousness he felt.
”Everything okay?” She wondered. Iso nodded and took a deep breath.
”Iselin.” He began. Deadlock felt her heart skip a beat. ”I have a special gift for you.” He took out the box, a white one with a purple ribbon. He placed it on her hand.
Deadlock didn’t waste any second before opening the mystery box and what she saw made her tear up. She immediately leaned in and kissed him hard on the lips.
”You like them?”
”I love them!” She wiped a tear from her eye as she took a ring that was a smaller size with a tiny imprinted text on the inside of the ring: Zhao Yu and the bigger size had: Iselin
Iso put the ring on Deadlock’s finger while she did the same. ”This is a promise ring. In the future, I’ll give you the other two ones.”
”I love you so much, Zhao Yu.” Deadlock wrapped her arms around his neck and started kissing him all over his face.
Iso chuckled at the invasion of kisses. ”I love you more, Iselin.”
The End.