Repair
Chapter 1
Disclaimer- I own nothing!
A/N-This is the sequel to Destruction and takes place right after the previous events.
Viktor sat at in the kitchen table trying not to fall asleep as he went over wedding plans with Yuri. It wasn't that he didn't want to he was just tired. The Olympics were coming up in a few weeks and he was spending all his time working on that. He felt horrible that he hardly saw Yuri anymore it felt like. He was always so exhausted from practice he would eat dinner than pass out for the night.
"Go to bed Viktor, we can work on this later."
"But the wedding is in a few months we need to get this done."
"All the important stuff is taken care. If something little doesn't happen I don't care." Hearing that from his fiancées mouth only made Viktor feel worse.
"I want this to be the wedding of your dreams Yuri. You deserve nothing less than that."
"The wedding of my dreams is just you, me, my family and Makkachin." Getting a kiss from his love he saw him smile. "Go to bed Viktor."
"Tomorrow I will tell Yakov I need a half day and we can spend the day wedding planning and hanging out. I miss spending time with you."
"I miss you too but I get it. You have to practice for the games soon and you changed your program so you have to get it up to speed."
"Half day. No matter what. Come to the rink at two and get me." Giving his love a kiss good night he went to their room and passed out within minutes of hitting the covers.
Seeing Yuri coming into the rink at two, Viktor finished up and told Yakov he would see him tomorrow. He was surprised he didn't get a hard time about leaving practice early. Maybe he was better off than he thought, or Yakov saw he was exhausted from the constant practice. This was his second and probably last Olympics. Last time he won silver but this year he was taking the gold. He had changed his programs for this for the fact that he was struggling with what he started at the grand prix and after nationals he knew he had to change it if he wanted a chance. It wasn't common what he did but there was no rule against it either.
Taking Yuri's hand they went to a coffee shop to sit, relax, and have a long overdue mini date they finished up their wedding planning. This was nice for both of them to just get out of the apartment and spend the day together.
"My mother said everything has been ordered for the venue we just have a few last minute details like seating arrangements, wedding favors, and um…something else I wrote down." Watching his fiancée open their wedding folder Viktor just watched him and sipped his coffee. Seeing Yuri had stopped what he was doing he saw the look on his face that said he was confused as to why he was staring at his face.
"I just can't wait to be your husband. Move back to Japan and start our life together."
As Yuri's face blushed and he smiled, Viktor's smile widened.
"Oh! My mother told me something the other day. I told her you probably wouldn't be interested but I figure it's only fair I bring it up. She said we were more than welcome to move back to the inn while we find a place after the season ended."
"And why wouldn't I like that? I love your parents and it would beat staying at a hotel or renting the first apartment we can find."
"Really? I guess I figured you would rather just move but it does make sense doesn't it? If we stay with them finding a place will be easier and we can see it in person rather than just online."
"You don't like the idea of us moving back to your parents' house do you?"
"Well. I don't hate the idea. I just…we are going to be newlyweds and I figured we would start our lives separate from them. But. No. It makes sense to take her up on her offer."
"We don't have to stay long. Month tops. A week to find a place and then three weeks of paperwork." Taking his fiancées hand, Viktor rubbed the engagement ring on his finger. It was the set Yuri gave him for his birthday and while he would have liked to get him an engagement ring it seemed like a waste. The rings were in perfect condition and beautiful on their own. They were talking about just getting them engraved for the wedding though the thought of taking them off was rough.
Sitting there for over an hour they got up when they realized the shop was getting crowded. It was only fair that those entering had a place to sit. They had finished up what they had to do anyway and they could send everything to those that needed it once they were home. Leaving the shop, they walked the streets a bit before getting cold and heading back to their place. Makkachin was probably missing them anyway.
"I'm glad I took this day for us Yuri. I hope you can forgive me for not being around so much lately."
"I am not mad Viktor. I told you to do this and I know it involves a lot of practice."
"I can't wait to be done though. Finish up the season, retire, move back to Japan and really start my life with you." Taking Yuri's hand he brought it to his lips as they stood outside their apartment door. "I love figure skating and being back has been great but being with you means more than this sport could ever do for me. I want to grow old with you on the beach of Hasetsu." Watching his lover's face turn bright red he leaned in to kiss him. "I love you Yuri and thank you for staying by my side."
"Always Viktor. I love you too."
Cuddling up with Yuri in bed for the night he held him close while they talked about the wedding. Both were looking forward to the Olympics and seeing their friends again but at the same time they knew that in April they would be becoming one. He loved the man he held more than words and nothing was going to change that. He would win this season though and use that money to take care of him forever. Yuri still had to be careful of what he did with his back though it had healed nicely after the surgery. He didn't want him to damage it again. Even if he had to work at the inn once he retired he wouldn't care so long as Yuri could take it easy. Never before had he wanted to take care of another person the way he wanted to take care of his fiancée.
Getting dressed to head to the rink for the day Viktor held out his jacket for Yuri to take.
"It looks cute on you."
"Yurio is going to tease me again."
"Please. It will make me feel better." Seeing Yuri holding his old Olympics jacket Viktor couldn't help but smile. He knew Yuri liked wearing it around the house when he wasn't home and right now his other favorite jacket was in the wash. The rink was too cold to wear just the long sleeve Yuri had on even if he kept his on winter coat. Getting Yuri to sigh and agree they grabbed their heavy coats and Makkachin and headed to the rink. They were leaving for the Olympics this weekend so this was crunch time for them. Yuri told his mother they weren't doing anymore more wedding planning until after they were over so Viktor could just focus on them.
Being clapped at by his lover Viktor smiled and blew him a kiss. Hearing Yurio complain about the intimacy he didn't see anything wrong with this. He loved Yuri and all he was doing was sending him a little sign of that.
"What is he going to do in Korea?"
"He has a hotel near the venue. They won't let him stay in the village even though I tried adding him as a coach. But, it's not a huge problem. I even snagged him great seats for the program."
"Yea. My grandfather got second row I believe."
"Same with Yuri. Who knows, maybe they will sit next to each other and keep the other company."
"Yea. Maybe." Watching Yurio huff and skate off to get back to practice Viktor shrugged his shoulders and went after him. He wasn't all the crazy about Yuri not being allowed to stay with him but the committee was strict on their rules. It was only a few days anyway. Once the figure skating was over he was going to stay with Yuri no matter what. He had to stay for the closing ceremonies but there was no rule he had to stay in the Olympic Village.
Knowing they had to catch their flight later Viktor dropped Makkachin off at the kennel. Usually he asked someone from the rink to watch him but with most of his mates joining them he had no one to ask.
"Makkachin, I don't have to tell you this but be good and I'll be back soon with another medal okay?" Giving his oldest friend a good rubbing he got a kiss back. This place was the best boarding place in Saint Petersburg so he knew he would be taken care of. His biggest fear was Makkachin fearing he was abandoned. That was why he usually left him home. Feeling Yuri tug his shoulder he knew he had to get going and gave him one last hug.
"You okay?" Hearing Yuri ask him he nodded and took his hand.
"He will be fine I know."
"I get that you hate leaving him but we had no choice."
Giving Yuri a kiss they got back in the taxi and headed to the airport to meet the others.
Finally landing in South Korea Viktor took the sights in. This place was beautiful. Keeping Yuri's hand in his own they grabbed their bags from baggage claim and split from the rest of the group for right now. Viktor's plan was to get Yuri checked in and settled before he headed to his own check in. He knew Yuri wasn't allowed to stay in the village but from what he heard there wasn't any rule stating he couldn't explore with him.
Sitting on the bed in the hotel Yuri called his parents to let them know they landed safely before saying he would talk to them tonight. It warmed his heart that Yuri's parents were so involved in their son's life. They supported him in everything and were always wondering about his well-being. That was something he wasn't used to. His own parents had never given a shit about what happened with him so long as he was winning.
"Want to get something to eat?" At his fiancée's question, Viktor nodded and got off the bed.
"What will you do when I am not here with you? Have you gotten any Korean down?" Asking Yuri this important question he saw the face he made.
"I brought the book we got so I can order food but I don't think I can do much else."
"At least you can take care of yourself so that's good." Giving him a kiss they got their things together and left the room.
Keeping Yuri close with an arm around his shoulder they found a place to eat and did some touring after. Getting a text from Yakov about where he was they headed to the village for a little while.
"Keep my coat on you while we are here."
"Okay? Can I ask why?"
"Because then everyone knows you are with me."
"You just want me as arm candy?"
"No." He knew Yuri thought that was what was considered to Viktor before and he didn't want to bring that thought up again. Yuri was so much more than that to him. "I would like you to wear it so you know I'm still here even when I'm not. Not having us be together upsets me because you inspire me so much to be at my best. Seeing you wearing my old jacket tells me and the world that we are together even when apart. Plus, it looks good on you." Winking at his lover he saw Yuri blush and look away.
"Okay. But only so you know I will always support you. Plus it is really comfortable."
Sharing a kiss he could feel Yuri's face get red because they were in public. He really loved this side of him.
Lounging in bed for the night he text Yuri to kill time. He had nothing else to do. Yakov was in bed, Yurio was still hanging out with his grandfather, him being sixteen helped bend the rules a bit. He was no child but minors were allowed to have parents stay near them. Each team member had a sleeping buddy and he was Yurio's but that didn't mean he had to baby him this entire time.
Speaking of, he heard their door open and Yurio come walking in before he plopped face first in the bed.
"How is your grandfather?"
"He is good."
"What hotel is he in?"
"The same one as Yuri apparently. I saw him as I was leaving."
"Oh?"
"Yea. So?"
"No need to get snippy I was just curious." Laughing, he sat up and pulled a deck of cards from his bag. "Care to play?"
"You came here for the Olympics and you brought cards?" Watching him sit up and give him a confused look Viktor nodded and smiled.
"Yea. If you aren't out getting wasted you have nothing else to do. And I didn't see a whole lot of places to drink." Holding the cards out to Yurio he saw him slide closer.
"Fine. Let's play." He knew that voice, he was hiding the fact that he was interested by acting like he didn't care.
Tossing and turning Viktor missed sleeping besides Yuri. He missed holding him and the feeling of someone being there. Since moving to Hasetsu he had him there. Okay, when they first met, Yuri liked to sleep alone but that was before they started dating. Once they had gotten close it was a rare occurrence they were separate. After his back injury Yuri spent time alone but it had been maybe once or twice.
"Will you fricken stop and sleep, my god."
"Sorry." Apologizing, he started to laugh from this whole thing. He did feel bad that he was keeping Yurio awake though.
"Do we have practice tomorrow?"
"Knowing Yakov yes but I don't think all of us do."
"Awesome."
Rolling back over, they both shut their eyes and fell asleep.
Hearing his phone going off Viktor opened his eyes bit to reach for it. Seeing it was Yakov he saw Yurio sitting up to yell at him for the ringer not being off. Signaling him to shut up with the complaining he answered the call.
"Both of you need to be up and dressed in twenty minutes."
"But,"
"Twenty minutes Vitya." Groaning he hung up and told Yurio the plan. He was hoping for a day off. Knowing his coach, he was worried because he had two great skaters on the team and both were expected to place high here. There was bets and a lot of rumors about who was going to win he felt bad for the other contenders. There was some talk of JJ possibly sweeping as well but that was to be expected knowing how well he did in the past.
Getting dressed both men heard a knock at the door. It hadn't even been ten minutes. Pulling his shirt down Viktor went to answer it to see Otabek on the other side.
"Hey."
"Hey. Yuri here?"
"Yea." Stepping aside he let him in and saw Yuri say hello to his friend. He didn't know they knew each other. Finishing getting ready, the three of them left the room together and headed downstairs to meet Yakov. There better be breakfast involved in all of this.
Meeting with Yuri before the start of the men's short program he saw he was wearing the old jacket. He really did look cute in it.
"Look! We match!" He knew they didn't. In fact this year they were all white with red lettering and the Olympics rings on the back. Watching his fiancée shake his head they walked in together.
"You know. I am really glad you get to be here for this. Last time the only one rooting for me was Yakov and he has to root for me or else I don't make him look good."
"I am glad I am here too."
Wanting to kiss those lips he loved so much he took Yuri's hand and told the others they would be right back. Finding a hallway with no one he held him close and took him in.
"I've really missed you. Not seeing you at practice and at night has been rough."
"I've missed you too. And blame your team for not letting anyone but coaches in the practice." Finally getting a chance to kiss him he made sure he poured all his love into it.
"I am going to win this for us, for you for putting up with me these past few months. I want the world to know what you mean to me." Only seeing his face get redder he kissed him again before he heard Yakov calling at him. Taking Yuri back with him they broke off so he could warm up and Yuri could take his seat.
After what felt like forever Viktor was finally up. He was beyond ready to show the world what he was made of. Hours of practice, gallons of blood, sweat and tears went into this program. Even though it was only his short program he pulled out all the stops. Four quads, and a complex step sequence. He had two minutes to wow the world he couldn't afford to hold back. Especially not after Yurio's program. He had to score over one-hundred and three to place first.
Coming onto the ice he took his position center stage and looked out over the ice. Here he was, back for his chance to win the gold. This time though he had someone to share it with. This was for Yuri, the love of his life. He should have been here too and he would have been if he hadn't let him get hurt. Sticking to his roots he combined a few classical pieces to help tell the story he wanted with the technical speed he needed.
This story was one of love. It spoke of heartbreak, finding new love and never looking back. There were no words but the tempo changes and the instruments all came together to reveal the story he wanted from it. With Yuri on his mind he hoped he knew how much he loved him, how much his love did for him. Never before had anyone meant so much to him. He wanted love but he knew it was this forbidden concept for him yet Yuri stayed. He loved him no matter what. He brought out a side of him he had locked away for so many years. Landing his signature quad flip he hoped Yuri knew how much his love meant to him. Even though he was a shitty fiancée at times to his partner he wanted his love to know he would always try to be a better man for him. He would go to the ends of the Earth for him.
Coming to the end of his program he finished with a flying sit spin to stand and slowly come out of it before he hit his final mark.
Then everything went dark.
"VIKTOR!"
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Thank you for patiently waiting for me to come to this story. I've been plotting it for a while now and am excited to get to it.
~Femalefighter~
