The Scorpion In Heart (Erik X OC)

Chapter 15: The man that could do everything

   The next day even Christine began to worry where Penelope could be. She had no idea that when she sang in her work at the opera her friend was right under her. Down below.
    Penelope felt good sleeping in Erik's lair. The bed in Louis Phillipe room was very comfortable. Erik was writing a new piece that day. ,,Did I inspire you?" She asked him. ,,You really did. Especially yesterday" Erik admitted. ,,I am glad I did. Your music is simply an art" Penelope said very honest. Erik felt so good when she admired his music. ,,I am glad I can play my music for someone again. I didn't even hope I ever will again" ,,It would be a shame. It's a masterpiece" she patted his shoulder. He shook a bit of getting frightened. ,,Please...tell me before touching me like this, alright? I am not used to being touched.... kindly" he told her. ,,Kindly?" She asked. ,,I just patted your shoulder. Were you...." She didn't know how to ask because she already knew from Christine. ,,Beaten?" Erik guessed. ,,Well, yes. Even whipped" he admitted. ,,I know....and I am sorry" Penelope mumbled. ,,Don't feel bad. Erik doesn't deserve your pity" he said quietly. She began to be curious even more. ,,I've been told that you can do magic tricks. Show me some" she pleaded. Erik looked surprised. ,,I didn't expect you to ask this. But...I am not against" he said and brought some things.
   Penelope was amazed. He showed her a lot of tricks with mirrors, doors, corridors and even showed her how good he was in ventriloquism. He was a real genius. ,,And you are an architect...you did build all of this" she smiled and Erik giggled a bit. He never smiled so much like when Penelope was near. She wasn't afraid of him, that was the reason. ,,Well, yes, I am. I learned in Persia" he said. He wasn't so comfortable ever before. ,,I like that. I like all of the things you showed me" she told him. ,,Maybe you'd like to learn something too" ,,What?" He was a bit confused and Penelope grinned a bit. ,,Nothing" she said. Of course he wouldn't understand. He was a genius but where isn't an experience there can't be a knowledge. ,,I am glad I can stay here by your side" she said instead. It warmed Erik's heart. He felt the same. ,,I am glad that you're here either" he said. ,,You bring inspiration into my life again" ,,Good" she smiled. ,,That's right"
   Erik made a chicken with potatoes for lunch. It was delicious. Penelope felt like a queen. ,,You are also a great cook!" She laughed. ,,Is there even something you can't do?" ,,Stop with these compliments" Erik said with a little smile. At least Penelope thought he was probably smiling. The mask was hiding his expressions. She understood that he wasn't ready to be constantly unmasked in front of her yet even though she saw his face already and it didn't scare her at all anymore. He needed time.