A Cure Called You
First meet
Ryden is cold, calculated, and naturally dominant, with a quiet authority that makes people obey without question. Emotionally guarded and distant, he doesn’t understand love and has spent his life staying far from it—even from his own son.
Arien is gentle, patient, and deeply empathetic, carrying a quiet strength that isn’t loud but unshakable. Warm and selfless, he understands people without trying, offering comfort even when he’s struggling himself. There’s a softness to him, but never weakness.
Noah is rebellious and sharp-tongued, quick to push others away before they get too close. Impulsive and defensive, he hides his emotions behind attitude and anger. Yet deep down, he’s loyal and conflicted, craving understanding even if he doesn’t know how to ask for it.
Being the homeroom teacher, Arien got some reports about Noah being delinquent and thought of informing his parent
William
I don't think you should call his parent
William
Rumor says he's an underworld Mafia and is really rude
Arien
I think I should at least try to contact him
After an hour, his parent finally shows up, but unexpectedly he was a tall man dressed in all-black
Ryden
May I know why'd you call me? Did something happen to Noah? (in his deep voice)
waste of time?
Arien
I wanted to talk about Noah, he needs your attention especially on subjects like math and science
Arien
he doesn't even want to sit in the class and picks up a fight with other students very often…
Arien
You see the problem, sir? but- I think he seems lonely and lost... He also needs your love and care
Ryden
*sigh* well… That's usually what his teachers tell me, but I'm a busy father, I can't always take care of my son...
Ryden
And he's always been like that
Ryden
Why'd you expect me to change him? *said it bluntly without hesitation*
Arien
But sir, as a father it's your responsibility to do so
Ryden
*groans* that's what every teacher said that it's my responsibility, but you're not in my shoes…you don't know I'm a single-father and do you think I have a lot of free time?
Ryden
Well... I'm quite powerful, and my brothers need me... I'm too busy to take care of my son's behavior and keep my eyes on him all the time
Arien
But please try to understand that he's in his adolescence phase, and he needs your attention and love as much as other kids his age...
Arien
Not for the whole day but maybe after you return home, a small appreciation, maybe ask about his day or tell about yours
Arien
Well not the mafia stuff *murmurs*
Ryden
*chuckles* Why should I give him love? That's just a waste of time and energy, idk why he expects me to love and support him
Ryden
He's already a teenager so he's old enough to take care of himself..and why would I want to talk about my day? That's stupid, my day's always the same..
Arien
B- but- he's your son
does it feel like someone's there for you?
Arien
B- but-he's your son
Ryden
Just because he's my son, I should start giving him love and attention?
Ryden
That's such a waste of time *in a cold tone with no expression*
Arien
Oh, then who else do you think would do it for him?
Ryden
He doesn't need no one to take care of him, he can do it himself... he's a teenager, why'd a teenager still rely on his parents?
He said it bluntly, he doesn't seem to care about his son so much
Arien
You seem sad? Are you fine? Is it actually how you feel?
Ryden
*Groans* you're so noisy!
Ryden
I just think that a teenager should know how to take care of themselves alone, no one's gonna help them in their adult life
Ryden
Why'd they still rely on their parents? That's ridiculous
Arien
You sound like you craved your parents love too...
Arien
Tell me if you want... everything you say stays here, nothin' goes out
Ryden kept quiet for a moment, thinking something before he spoke
Ryden
Well, tbh I did crave for my parents attention and love, but I stopped craving for it already, I know I'd never get it
Ryden
My parents, they've always left me out, I've been abandoned my whole childhood, I've never received a single hug from them, never heard them say they loved me…*calm tone with no emotion*
Arien
*hugs him* does it feel like someone's there for you when you mess up? Help Noah he wants you too...he craves for your attention and love too, the way you did… Don't be like them, be you...be a better parent than they were....and also if you need anything you're free to contact me...your words are safe with me
Ryden freezes a bit feeling this hug, a bit shocked it's his first time feeling this warmth…he was trying to keep his cold facade, but he knows it was cracking
Ryden
H..hey!...let go! Don't touch me!
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