Under my Shell { a bowserxluigi fanfic }

Chapter 30: Kameks acceptance

Surprisingly, Bowser doesn't snore... I've been suspecting that he would. This is the first time I've ever spent a full night with him. Of course I woke up before him, Ive yet to meet anyone who wakes up before me. Mario always teases me about being the early bird. Speaking of birds I could hear some outside of the window now. I picked my head up to look outside, it seems the sun was just beginning to rise. My thoughts were quickly interrupted by an immense pain in my stomach causing me to shoot up in bed. Gods, I suppose I'm hungry.... I haven't eaten in a couple of days. Honestly I haven't really had time to think about food. I hold my breath as the cramping continues, only allowing myself to exhale as the pain comes to an end. I sit up catching my breath before Bowser shifts around in bed. I quickly turn to see him just begin to open his eyes. "Good morning to you." I say in a soft gentle whisper.

"Good morning Luigi, what happened ?" He asked, wearing a worried look on his face. His eyes were squinted more than usual. He looks so adorable when he first wakes up.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you I just... my stomach.... I seem to have forgotten to eat for the past few days." I say giving a nervous laugh.

"YOU WHAT!" He quickly jumps up, I jump back a little, startled by his sudden shouting. I notice his face grow a bit red. I wonder if it's from anger, worry, or embarrassment. Angry about the fact of me not eating, worried about me being scared of him once again due to his shouting, or embarrassment that he showed how much he cares about me. "I'm sorry....." he takes a deep breath looking down at the blanket before slowly looking up at me again. "I didn't mean to yell, I just..... you need to eat. I know it's been a weird couple of days but still, food is important for you." My gaze softens, I didn't mean for my expression to change so drastically it's just... I have a weird relationship with food.

"I'm used to not eating... I guess my mind didn't think about it. My body had to be the one to tell me...." I mutter softly, I look down placing a hand on my stomach.

"Luigi..." he clears his throat, even though the lighting wasn't good in his room I can still see his face red and flustered. "You look beautiful." This caught me off guard.... I immediately can feel the blood rush to my cheeks.

"D-do you know...?"

"I think so.... Breathe, he used to do to that too. He wouldn't eat on purpose, he thought it would keep him from being the strongest. Keep him from protecting everyone. When we'd sneak out he would often talk about his worry, I never really understood why he gave me his food until later." He reaches out timidly, before gently patting my head. I look up and notice his gaze. I notice the softest eyes looking into mine. I never knew that about Breathe. "I can assure you, you are beautiful just the way you are, now let's get some food. He smiles before jumping out of bed. He does a bit of a stretch then begins to walk towards the door. The mention of Breath makes me remember what I asked of him last night. I hope he's okay... I hope Mario is okay....

"Bowser...?" He stops right in front of the door turning to face me.

"Yeah ?"

"Thank you.... I'll meet you in the kitchen okay ?" I give him a soft smile, he nods to me.

"No need to thank me, don't make me wait to long now." He says with a playful chuckle before exiting the room. My smile instantly fades. Mario..... Breathe.... I stumbled out of bed before walking to the bathroom. Flipping on the switch I stared at myself in the mirror. My hair was a mess, it was always so messy in the mornings, also my clothes are filthy... as I examine myself I notice all the blood splatters on me. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. Okay L.... Just, let's just. My eyes swing open, I wonder if my room has any clothing in the closet. I quickly flip the light switch and swiftly exit the room.