D.O.L.L. (BoyXBoy)

Chapter Twenty-Four

I wake up on my bed, a damp cloth on my forehead, and I feel bandages around my wrists. My muscles ache, but I manage to lift my head up to see what was on my hand, since there was weight on it. As I see the person laying next to me, my mouth curls into a gentle smile unintentionally.

Xavier was charging, or sleeping whatever, and his head rests on my hand.

I stroke his head with my other hand, wondering why his appearance had changed. Such as his hair and eyes.

He murmurs something and nudges my hand softly.

I lean down closer and gently press my lips to his forehead.

These strange feelings I've been having lately...

I know what it is now.

It's love.

So that must mean...

I love him.

My cheeks heat up slightly.

His eyes flicker open and he blinks a couple of times before lifting his head. "Rowan...?" he mumbles.

I try to make my blush go away. "I'm awake," I say.

He blinks drowsily and sits up straight in his chair. "How you feeling?" he asks softly.

The heat begins to die down and I pat his head. "Better," I say. "What happened after you shot Arthur... or Christopher?"

Xavier's eyes turn downwards. "Well, I found the key to your cuffs and carried you back here. I had to explain what happened to Gotham and he's really freaked. His security's tighter than ever, and even ants won't be able to get in without being checked."

I frown. "Did he die?" I ask softly.

"One to the head and another to the chest, near the base of his neck," Xavier answers softly. "He's dead."

I feel slightly guilty for some reason but decide to ignore it. "Why are your hair and eyes like that?" I ask the next question that was on my mind.

He smiles impishly. "I'll tell you soon."

"Why not now?"

"Because you just woke up and I don't want you to faint from shock. I want to see your smile right now."

Naturally I blush.

Who wouldn't?

Xavier takes the cloth from my forehead and puts it in a bowl of I've water. "You passed out so suddenly, and you were running a really bad fever too."

I frown. "I was?"

He nods and then leans closer in front of me, our foreheads touching. "Did Artchris do anything to you?"

"Artchris?" I ask, trying not to blush.

"Arthur has a twin named Christopher and I can never tell who's who." His deep blue eyes stare into mine. "So, did he?"

I feel cold. "N-No. Nothing."

"Are you sure?"

"He... he just bit and touched me..." I say hesitantly.

His face goes expressionless. "Is that all?" he asks. "Is that all he did to you?"

I nod. "That's all."

The next thing I know, his arms are wrapping around me tightly. "Rowan," he says. "I'm so, so, so sorry. I'm sorry you got into this mess. I'm--"

I pat his back awkwardly. "X, it's f-fine. You don't have to worry. I'm fine."

"No, you're not."

"Wh-What do you mean?"

"Because I'm here, you might get into even more trouble."

I frown and hug him back, surprising him. "That's not true."

"Yes it is."

"Even if it is true, I want you to be here. You can't leave me too."

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Omigosh I'm getting so many votes........

I wish we could dedicate the chapters to more than one person..... Anyway this chapter is dedicated to @katoxc for sticking with me thru all these weeks with this book..... Thx so much for ur support!!!!!! Seriously, without u I would've put this on hold and never finished it.

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