Quinn stayed with Earth for a while. They watched a movie and ate snacks and even he admitted it was nice to spend time together. There was nothing quite like the comfort of pack to put your mind at rest.
Zoe arrived a while later and Quinn got up to leave.
“You can stay here tonight if you like, seer,” Earth said.
Zoe nodded and sat on the arm of the sofa next to him, putting an arm around his shoulder. Quinn looked between them and smirked.
“Looking for some tips, Earth?” Quinn said with mischief.
Earth growled and Zoe laughed.
“You just can’t help yourself, can you?” she said.
“I didn’t mean it like that and you know it,” Earth bit out.
Quinn shook his head.
“Fuck off, Earth. You know I was kidding," Quinn snarled back.
Zoe rolled her eyes and snuggled into Earth’s side.
“He knows,” Zoe said. “You are more than welcome to stay though. Earth said it’s been a rough few days.”
Quinn thought about it. Water and Air were off watching Santos and Fire was on duty with Secondo overnight. The thought of having some alone time usually appealed to him, but for some reason tonight it didn’t. He felt his phone vibrate in his pocket and quickly checked the notification. It was Calista.
Quinn held the phone up with a lopsided grin.
“Sorry guys, better offer.”
Earth shrugged.
“Well the invitation is there if you need us.”
Quinn smiled.
“I know. Thanks. Have fun.”
He left and opened the message from Calista.
C: You busy?
Q: No
Her reply was instant.
C: Want company?
Q: You okay?
He sensed something was off with her which was confirmed when she replied a few moments later.
C: No
Q: Coming to get you
He made his way out of the lair.
He headed to the apartment she shared with Sister Angelina which was in a different wing in the older part of the Abbey. He knocked on the door and Calista opened it. She was bundled up in one of Rain’s old hoodies and she wrapped her arms around herself. He could sense that she was upset.
“What’s wrong?” he said, pulling her into a hug.
She burst into tears.
Quinn scooped her up and sent her some soothing energy. He carried her to her room and sat down on the sofa, cradling her in his lap. He let her cry for a while, rubbing her back, and she fell apart in his arms. It was ugly crying, all snot and incoherent words and wracking sobs. She gripped onto his shirt for dear life and wept onto his chest.
After a while he felt her composing herself. She shivered and took a deep, shaky breath.
“Feeling better?” he said quietly against her hair.
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Essence of Quinn Parts 3 & 4: Papa IV Era & The Main Event - Fate Breaker (MxM)
FantasyMxM Follow up to Essence of Quinn Parts 1&2. Quinn must face his past to be able to move on with his future. He's overcome most of his demons since he was summoned by Secondo and he's gone up against destiny itself, but a past transgression will co...
