Your Lips, My Lips - Apocalypse (CharlieBabe FF)

Monster

A/N: hi !! i hope you guys enjoy the chapter !! happy reading :)

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Charlie's eyes widened as the realisation of the situation settled in him – Babe had heard them talking.

He did not know how much Babe had heard but he knew the older would misunderstand without knowing the context. He took off after the older, needing to explain and clear the misunderstanding.

Babe was furious and Charlie could tell by the way the older had stormed off, he was struggling to catch with the older without attracting attention of the other guests. He weaved through the crowd, finally catching up to him in the dimly lit corridor and without thinking, he grabbed Babe's hand and pulled him an empty room, closing the door shut, silently praying that no one saw them.

Charlie turned to face the older, ready to explain when without warning, Babe swung a fist at Charlie, his punch landing squarely on Charlie's jaw.

"How dare you, first you plan to remove me and now you drag me in this room ?" Babe pushed Charlie, resulting in the younger staggering back.

"P'Babe, it's not what you think."

Babe was seething, he was seeing red. The betrayal from someone who he had grown to trust was unimaginable. Every moment they spent together was flashing through his head, was all that just a façade ? The fury and frustration poured out as Babe threw another punch, but this time Charlie blocked it, grabbing Babe's arms and wrestling him into a hold, "please, just listen to me," Charlie begged, struggling to keep Babe restrained.

Babe fought against Charlie's grip, his eyes blazing with fury, "I trusted you, Charlie. I feel like a fucking fool, I thought we were getting somewhere and here you are, instead, planning to kill me ?

"No !" Charlie shouted back, pushing back until Babe was pinned against the wall, "I was trying to remove you from danger, not the damm world."

Babe stopped struggling, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he tried to process what Charlie said. What danger is Babe in ?

"What are you talking about ?" Babe demanded, his voice trembling with all the emotions he was feeling.

Charlie took in a breath and sighed. His grip around Babe loosened slightly and he looked up, locking his eyes with Babe's. He saw glints of betrayal, rage and confusion floating in those beautiful orbs, leaving Charlie conflicted – he just wants to protect this man with everything in him, even if it is from himself.

However, Jeff and Pete were right, Babe should know, he would be able to help. Charlie made the decision then and there, that he would tell Babe the whole truth, but he cannot do it here, not when he isn't sure if there isn't anyone else listening. Even when talking to Pete, Charlie talked vaguely, so that their words could easily be twisted to fit another scenario. The monster that Charlie was playing with was smart and had enough power to have ears all around.

"P'Babe, I will tell you everything, but I cannot do it here." Charlie started, "we have to go somewhere else, somewhere I trust."

"Cut the crap, Charlie. You just need more time to come up with an excuse, don't you ? I will be an idiot if I trust you again." Babe struggled against Charlie's grip, attempting to push the younger away.

"P'Babe, please, just listen and follow me. I would never harm you, P'Babe. I've come to care about you too much for that."

Babe searched Charlie's eyes, finding only sincerity and concern. The rage was still boiling in him, but his curiosity had prevailed, he wanted answers to his questions.

"Fine, but don't think I won't shoot you if I have the slightest doubt." Albeit reluctantly, but Babe agreed.

Charlie thanked the older and quickly led them out of the hotel, getting in the car as Charlie drove them towards the truth.