what reason would a woman like her have to hide her interest? at least that’s how she saw it. a small hum and a shrug, gaze finally looking away. while illyana wasn’t in armor, her leather pants and black crop top weren’t the most normal around here.
“ i don’t know, can you? “
⠀
⠀𝔥𝖾 was having a smoke break outside of
a club. Yes, he could feel the gaze linger,
in fact—she didn't even try to hide it from
him. "May I help you?" He asked, blowing
the smoke away.
⠀
" i disliked it from the start. i put up with it for a few days, i thought you'd realize this is bad for you yourself. "
she's shaking a head a little bit, " i will not argue with you on this. it's me or the suit. you're enough for us without it. . . you don't need it. "
⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ What.⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( His eyes widened at her words.
Is that why she had been so
distant these days ? )
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ Illyana —— I need this suit to
protect everyone. It gives me the
power to do it.⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀
" you're not you anymore. . . not completely. you're not who i fell in love with with it. "
there was no cushioning her next words, she knew that, a soft exhale as she stared at him. the portal they'd come through finally closing.
" it's me or the suit. you have to choose. "
⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( He had a bad feeling about it.
A deep breath, listening to
her words, his eyes widened
both because of the latter and
her rough ways. )⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ Wha—⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( He stared speechless. )⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀
instead of speaking, her grip tightened, dragging him toward the portal before giving a light shove for him to go through.
she followed through after peter, speaking as soon as they reached the other side. they were in front of her throne, " that suit is ruining you, peter. "
fingers gently brushed her hair back, knees pulling up to her chest as she stayed sitting up, eyes closing.
" i'm... not sure if i'm ready to talk about all of it yet... you know i come from limbo, i have since i was stolen as a child. "
small shake of her head, " i can't... "
⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( Uncaring about the hold on his
wrist, his hand moved to
caress the one that was
previously holding his arm. )⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ It doesn't look like that, Illyana.
Tell me about it. Speak to me.⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀
she was mid-nightmare when she awoke due to his words and touch, a hand abruptly grabbing his wrist. her gaze moved to look over at him, her grip loosening as she realized what had happened.
a small exhale, " oh shit... peter. . . i'm fine... "
though, she'd sit up now.
⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( Opening his eyes, he woke up
from his sleep thanks to her
movements and little noises. ) ⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ Everything okay, darling ?⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( He asked, moving one hand to
caress her cheek. )⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀
illyana fell asleep rather quickly, she was very tired. there was only a few hours of rest until she appeared to get restless in her sleep. while there wasn't much to show for it, she did murmur in her sleep occasionally and shifted uncomfortably in his arms a few times.
⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ As long as you want me to.⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ ( He answered with a soft tone,
a soft smile made his way on
his face. )⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀ Sleep now, Illyana. I'll stay here
with you.⠀
⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀
" stay here with me while i rest? " she'd ask softly, she'd gotten used to his touch and it relaxed her enough to sleep now.
a quiet yawn, obviously exhausted, " it was a long day... "