Immortal's End

Separated (12.)

[Eva.]

"Hey Bear?"

"Yea?"

"Could we start again, please?" I ask, turning to him. I know we were dating and in love before Daveed went cray cray... but it's been a month. I don't know what seeing me with Diggs did to us. He steps closer to me, holding a hand to me.

"Absolutely. Anything for you, snugs." He replies softly. I look down to his hand, hesitantly placing mine in his. I feel the dull ache in my back return, and I flinch, but I hold his hand. It's warm and gentle, just like him.

"I'm so sorry..." I sigh, tears welling in my eyes. "god, I'm sorry. For avoiding you, not letting you touch me, for just... disappearing.."

"Shh... easy, my love. Slow down and breathe. It was not your fault. You're safe now." He rests a hand on my cheek, his thumb wiping away my tears.

"But I hurt you and-"

"And it wasn't your fault. You were abused and drugged. God knows what that did to your system. Only water and tea from now on, okay." We both chuckle a little. "Are you okay with me touching you?"

"A little. It... it still hurts a little." I nod, fidgeting. He starts to pull his hand away from my cheek, but I put my hand on his and keep it there. "I didn't say you couldn't touch me."

"Can I kiss you?" He asks, bringing his other arm around me.

"Maybe..." I smile a little, biting my lip. "If you ask nicely." I step closer to him. He chuckles again.

"May I kiss you, kitten?" He asks, leaning down, his nose brushing mine. I nod, feeling his breath on my lips. He sighs, pressing his lips to mine. This feels right. All kinds of right. I rest my free hand on his chest as he pulls me closer. I can feel him holding back, being so gentle with me. I don't want gentle. I take his shirt in my hand, tugging lightly as I press my lips harder to his.

"Easy..." he whispers, pulling away.

"No, kiss me, please Bear..."

"You need to rest."

"I need you."

"I promise. I'll be back later. Rest now." He says, walking me to my bed. He lays me down, pulling the comforter over me. "Sleep a little while, my love."

"But-"

"No, rest. I'll come get you when it's time for food."

"But I-"

"Kitten." He says in that firm 'what did I just say' voice.

"Fine..." he kisses my forehead before standing. "Hey..."

"Hm?"

"Don't be mad at Lin. I kinda made it difficult for him to say no. And he is a man of his word, no matter who he makes a deal with." I say, but he keeps his back to me, walking out without another word.

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[Lin.]

I made faces at Pip, making her giggle loudly while Alex tried to reset people in their places. Gotta say, her giggles are worth it. Out of the corner of my eye, I spot Oak sneaking back into the formation. I smile inwardly, he looks happier already.

"Yea. You're right. Not worth it." he breathes out, tugging his arm from Jon. I thought he was going to just walk away, but he turned fast and his fist met my stomach. "But he still deserves it." He growled, watching me double over. Daveed chuckled again.

"Yup I deserved that.Oak, listen. I know I shouldn't have done it, but at least now I know and we can better help our girl." I groaned. That's gonna bruise. Shit, he's buff. Jon came to my side and rubbed my back as I coughed, trying to catch my breath back.