Magic Bonds

Chapter 10: Calm Before The Storm

Jack's POV

I knew that girl had something to do with Mark's panic attacks, but I didn't think that it was because of this. I gently held Mark as he wept into my shoulder. His fresh hot tears soaking part of my shirt. I was to lost in my own thoughts to even notice the uncomfortable feeling of my shirt sticking to my skin. Part of me desperately wanted to hurt Amy, but another just wanted to protect Mark from her completely. Was I starting to become dark mage? I've heard of light mages becoming dark mages after being fed on, but they never truly became completely dark. They just were able to use dark magic just not as much as regular dark users. I'm pretty sure that the dark side of themselves shows up as well, but I don't think I have one. So I should be okay. 

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner." Mark says his voice raspy from crying, and muffled a small bit by my shoulder.

I rub his back gently a sad smile forming on my lips. "It's alright Mark. I understand why you didn't do it right away, and I'm not mad about it."

"Promise?" Mark says looking up to me his head still leaning on my shoulder his eyes slightly red from crying. Even in this state he is beautiful. His brown eyes sparkle from the tears he hasn't shed yet. 

"I promise." I say with a reassuring smile gently placing a kiss on Mark's forehead. I will always keep him safe even if it kills me. I had finished bandaging him while he spoke to me. He still hasn't taken his medicine mostly because we haven't gotten anything to eat yet so he could take it. "Do you want me to make us something to eat?" I ask Mark quietly. He looks away from me for a moment before returning his gaze to me.

"Sure..." Mark says letting me go with a bit of hesitation. I could tell he didn't want me to go. He just wanted to stay next to me, and pretend today didn't happen at all. 

I give Mark another kiss running my fingers through his hair before getting up and walking into the kitchen. I prepare something simple. Mac and cheese which is sadly all I can make without burning the house down. 

I walk back into the room to see Mark staring off into space. "Baby? You okay?" Mark jumps being startled. He must of not noticed I came back into the room. 

"Sorry, I was just lost in thought." Mark says looking down feeling guilty. I set our bowls down on the bed side table. 

I lift Mark's head up gently a small smile on my lips as I look down into his warm brown eyes. "It's okay Marky I'll try not to startle you from now on." Mark relaxes into my touch a calm feeling stretching through out his body which I feel as well, and it makes me happy. He was so tense before. I lean my forehead against Mark's just taking a few moment to enjoy each others company. After a few minutes I broke our contact, and put a bowl of the mac and cheese in Mark's lap. It wasn't scorching hot, but it was still pretty warm. "Now eat so you can take your medicine."

Mark pouts like a little kid. "But I don't want to!" He says before chuckling. "Fine, but I demand attention afterwards." 

I chuckle at Mark's words. I'm glad to see a smile on his face he is starting to get back to his normal self. "Fine, but food and medicine first." I said trying not to chuckle as I spoke. I dug through the bag finding the two medication bottles that Mark needed. One was a narcotic(pain medication) while the other was antibiotics. Mark and I eat in silence I didn't mind it that much. It was a lot to take in what happened today anyways. I'm hoping tomorrow will bring something happier. We do have a week break before our next battle so that's a plus. But I still have this unnerving feeling that I can't leave Mark alone, and I don't know why. 

"Okay I can take my medicine now." Mark says quietly handing me his empty bowl. I put it in mine before giving him his medication, and a glass of water. Mark puts the pills in his mouth, and drinks the water to help them go down. "Oh my god those taste like shit!" Mark says while coughing slightly.