Hey guys. Did you think I was done with Patton angst? Haha nope. I've got even more Patton angst for y'all. I swear the next one shot will be fluffy but what can I say? I can't resist a bit of angst. So this one shot wasn't actually requested in this book but was requested in angstwithanP 's one shot book (which is amazing btw and y'all should check out all their amazing work) by TheoreticalInsanity and I really liked the idea and asked if I could use it and they said yes. Yay! Also, this is a human au where Patton and Virgil are a married couple and have been living together for a few years. So yeah. Enjoy

Patton's POV

I love Virgil more than words could possible describe. Whenever we are together, my heart flutters around my chest as if on wings and I can't stop myself from smiling. He is my life. My everything. I would sacrifice anything for him, even my life. But lately, he's been acting really strangely. He's been going out a lot more often and is barely ever at home. At nights, I used to hold his warm body close as I buried my head in his chest, helping both of us to sleep but recently, I've been doing that less often since he's barely ever home. We always used to eat all of our meals together. I would cook and he would prepare the table and we would just enjoy each other's company, even if the food was terrible. But lately, he's been making his own meals and taking them out. We used to go on romantic date at least once a week but we haven't done that in weeks. We've barely been speaking to each other lately because he's barely been home.

He always tells me that he has work and that his boss wants him to work extra hours but I can't shake the feeling that he's lying. Usually, he gets more stressed out when he's working more but he seems strangely calm recently, happier than usual. I'm worried about him-really worried. He really doesn't seem himself. I tried to phone his boss and ask how he's doing but he said that he's barely seen Virgil at all. I have no idea what happened to him. I sincerely hope that he's okay. I have no idea what I'd do if he wasn't.

I lie in our large bed myself as usual, trying to shake all of these thoughts and concerns out of my mind but no matter how hard I try, it's just impossible. No matter how hard I try, I can't stop myself from thinking about him. Finally, I decide to text him, make sure he's okay. He doesn't really reply to my texts anymore but it's worth a shot. Leaning over, I take my phone from the bedside table and send him on simple text:

Hey love. How are you? Please come home. I'm really worried about you recently. Love you 💙

No reply. I didn't think he would reply anyway. Sighing, I place my phone back on the table and close my eyes, trying to get back to sleep. But no matter how much I toss and turn, I can't get comfortable. I just can't get to sleep. Glancing over to the alarm clock, I quickly check the time: 1:39. How long have I been awake? Just then, an idea hits me. Hot chocolate. That often makes my sleepy. Pulling the covers off of myself, I jump out of bed and head downstairs to the kitchen and boil the kettle as I mix the cocoa powder and milk into my grey, cat mug. Suddenly, I hear the door creak open and quickly shut again, followed by two sets of footsteps before they stop. Curiously, I slowly open the kitchen door and peek in the crack. I can't believe what I see and I force myself to hold in tears.

On the sofa, there are two men, one sitting on the other's lap as he gently caresses his cheek whilst the other blushes. And what makes matters even worse is that one of them men is Virgil! And he is the one sitting on the other man's lap and caressing his cheek. Why would Virgil do that to me? Why would he cheat on me? Doesn't he love me? Am I not good enough for him? Maybe I am taking this the wrong way. Maybe it is all just friendly and they are friends. I can't hear what they are whispering to each other but I can see them both giggling and blushing deeply. The other man, who I don't know, moves his hand behind Virgil's head as he plays with his hair. Suddenly, he pulls Virgil's head towards his and the two's lips meet in a passionate kiss. My heart shatters into a million pieces. The man who I would sacrifice my life for just kissed someone else. He doesn't love me anymore. I know that now. This must be the reason he is always out. I can't take it anymore. I have to say something. 

Timidly stepping out from the kitchen, I quietly call out "Virgil?" He immediately pulls away from the other man and the two look at me, their eyes filled with guilt. I can see the other man's features clearer now. He has a deep scarlet scar running from his cheek to the corner of his lip and the left side of his face seems burnt somehow.

"Patton I-" Virgil begins as I can no longer hold back my tears. They begin to run down my cheek as I frantically try to wipe them away. The other man steps forwards and kisses my hand but I immediately jerk it away.

"I'm Dec by the way" he tells me, his voice dark and smooth. "I'm sorry for this whole misunderstanding. I totally didn't know that Virgil had a husband" He lies. I can tell he's lying by the sarcastic tone in his voice.

"Dec, I think it's best if you leave" Virgil steps forward and glares at him.

"Yes I'd best be on my way. Ta ta for now. See you later Virgil" He smirks as he swiftly leaves, leaving Virgil and I alone, Virgil looking at the floor guiltily.

"Patton, I'm sorry" He apologises. "I can explain. I-"

"Why?" I ask him, my expression hurt and broken. "Why would you do this? Why would you cheat on me? Am I not good enough for you?" I ask, more tears spilling down my cheeks.

"No no it's not like that. You're perfect" He tries to gently rub my cheek with his thumb but I flinch away, causing him to step backwards.

"Then why were you never home? Why were you kissing him? Why?"

"I...I don't know" He sighs. "I...I wasn't thinking straight. I went to the bar with a few friends one night and I met him there and I had a few too many drinks and he led me back to his house and-"

"How long has this been going on for?" I ask, cutting him off. I honestly can't believe a word he's saying. I can't believe any of this. I thought the love we had was true and genuine. I guess he doesn't think the same way.

"Well..."

"How long has this been going on for?" I repeat, my tone sharpening.

"I don't know. A few months I think"

"I think it's best if you two stay together" I tell him quietly, avoiding eye contact with him.

"What?"

"I think you two should stay together. You seem to love him more than you could ever love me and he seems a lot better for you than I could ever be. You two deserve each other" Each word I tell him shatters my heart even more but each word is true.

"But Patton" He steps in front of me as our eyes reluctantly meet. "I love you" he leans in for a kiss but I dodge it.

"No you don't. No one could ever love me. I hope he can treat you better that I ever could. I hope you two have a happy life together" Tears rapidly running down my cheeks like a waterfall now, I slide off my diamond wedding ring from many years ago. This was a sign of our love and devotion to each other but it's worthless now. It means nothing. "I think you should have this" I gently place it in his hand and, before he can say another word, I quietly leave the house, my heart now broken beyond repair.