The Peacock And The Bee (Chloe Bourgeois × OC)

~9~

I dropped my bag on the floor and facepalmed straight into my bed, feeling emotionally drained. I didn't mind talking to Rob, I loved it, actually. I hated being alone more than anything but at that moment, all I could think about was Rob and if it wasn't him, it was Peacock. Crap, I'm starting to get obsessed with these idiots. Just need to stay away from both of them and everyone else for the rest of my life, that would be nice. And terrifying. But at least I wouldn't be able to hurt anyone, no one can hurt me, it just fricking works. My thoughts were interrupted when Steel Peacock literally rolled into my room and got up, shooting a smouldering look at me that made me blush, for some reason. Yep, definitely obsessed. "I... Hi, Chlo."

"Hey, Peabrain. What's going o-" I couldn't finish my statement because, for some reason, he lunged at me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I froze, my hands awkwardly suspended in the air. He was even warmer up close. My heart thumped in my chest and I felt a tear about to run down my face, wiping it gently before I returned the hug, smiling softly. I swallowed, wondering how he knew this was exactly what I needed. Chloe, stop being weird, let go! I pushed him back and rose an eyebrow, a fake grin on my face. "Dude, the heck was that?!"

"I know we were talking and I needed to talk to you again, I'm sorry, I couldn't help but miss you. You and your weirdness plus everything in between."

"It's only been a day, you come practically every night, it really isn't necessary for you to... You know..." He grabbed me by the waist and sat down, pulling me onto his lap and nuzzling his head into the crook of my neck. I flinched and stood up, wagging a finger at him.

"That's a little too much, P. I'm still a girl, have to be careful."

"I wish you were more comfortable around me... But I get it. A guy and a girl, I'm in your bedroom, anything could happen, huh?" He winked flirtatiously and I ignored him, suddenly desperate to be alone again. Trust wasn't something I was good at and even though Peacock had never given me the slightest hint of being bad underneath, I simply couldn't handle his affection.

"Why don't you go cuddle Queen Bee?"

"Point me in her direction and I'll buzz off, Chlo." My smile faltered slightly but I kept it on, looking away. On the inside, I could feel my heart shatter ever so slightly and that only made me more disgusted with myself. I shouldn't have been surprised but for some stupid reason, I had allowed myself to like him just like I had allowed myself to like Adrien and it hurt. If only Rob could hurt me, it would complete the whole painful shit show and I could get it over with without wondering when exactly he would hurt me. Well, I wouldn't give him the chance to do it and I wouldn't let Peacock know how I felt, either. In the end, he wasn't looking for a girl like Chloe Bourgeois, a weirdo and a bully. He was looking for a superhero. He was looking for someone that was strong and badass and she just wasn't me anymore.

I could feel the slight tension and I knew he could feel it too so I folded my arms, gazing at the night sky as I said, "what are you doing here Steel? I need to study so tell me what you came here to tell me, no need to waste anyone's time."

"Oh... Nothing, I just wanted to let you know that I've noticed your... Sadness. I mean, at the park, I'm grateful but we need to talk about this-"

"The park?" He froze in place, shaking his head when I took a step back. It suddenly occurred to me that a strange superhero just decided to start talking to me out of the blue around the same time Rob had arrived in Paris. My hand rose to my parted lips and I gazed at my partner in shock. "You and Rob, have you two been... talking about me?! I knew it, I fucking knew you two were too good to be true. What are you, huh? Spies? Kidnappers? Wanna get close to the Mayor's daughter to get intel for the CIA or something?! What have I done to deserve this?!"