Ghost ˚ C. Xavier [4]

Chapter Fifteen

A/N: Wow. Hi, um. Please vote and comment <3

"What are you doing here?" Erik asked with wide eyes. 

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" I shot back, crossing my arms over my chest. I smirked when he rolled his eyes and pushed past me to stand in front of Charles. "If you've come to tattle on me, you should know that I already told him. They had me tied up in the basement for like two days... so." I huffed before clicking the door shut behind me as I sat in the chair farthest from the duo. 

"That's not why I'm here. I already knew you were here-"

"So why were you confused when I opened the door?" I interrupted 

"I thought you'd left." 

"Nope." I said, popping the 'p'.  I sighed, standing up so I could walk over to the men and lean on the desk. "So... If that's not why you came, why are you here?" 

Erik looked down at me before running his hands over his face. "A-..Are you alright?" He asked, seeming genuinely concerned. "Like..You're not going to try and kill me again?" 

I stared at him for a moment, blinking slowly as he stared back. "I'm not alright, no. But I've got it under control at the moment, Erik." I informed, my eyes following Charles as he wheeled out of the room with a smile on his face. "You're safe from me." 

Erik nodded, letting out a long sigh. "Good."

"Good." I copied, pushing myself off the desk so I was now standing directly in front of him. "Is Riley alright?" 

"Yes."

"Does she want to kill me?" I joked, an eyebrow raising. 

Erik chuckled at this, a smile forming on his aging face. "Surprisingly no."

I joined in his chuckling, the tension in the air disappearing. I sighed, a small smile staying on my lips. "I've missed being able to just... Talk to someone." I paused, biting the inside of my lower lip. "After everything that's happened. I don't know. I thought maybe I would never get to experience a moment like this again." I looked up at him. "Thank you... For forgiving me. For giving me another chance, that is. I-...If I could take back what I did I would."

Erik gave a sad smile, his hand resting on me shoulder gently. "I know you would." Silence followed. 

I put my hand over his before deciding to wrap my arms around his waist in a loose hug. My head was in his chest as he returned the embrace, his chin resting on top of my head. "I feel like I'm finally home..." 

"We are." 

A/N: Wow did I make it seem like they were being a couple? I didn't mean to ._. Eh... hehe