A blue Spouse (Ninjago Royalty AU)

Chapter 7: Forget about the marriage

It had only been another day since Jay's meltdown in Cole's arms. Time seemed to go by so terribly slow for both the pathetic looking skinny boy and his strong tanned protector who would constantly check up on him and ask if he needed anything. Jay would shake his head every time, but at least he didn't seem to enter into panic attacks around Cole anymore, he would even accept some of the food the guy brought him but it was still hard for his twisted stomach to process big amounts of solids. All Jay could do was nibble at some pastries while his body basically was kept alive thanks to the teas.

Jay was used to hunger. Back at home his family could go over a whole week without eating sometimes when things got really bad. It didn't make things much easier but he was used to the sensation. However the ugly feeling he had in his stomach at those moments was different. It felt weird in a way he didn't recognize, maybe it was the mix of hunger, anxiety and stress what was making him have troubles to eat. And despite his unfriendly behaviour he always found Cole smiling at him and doing his best to cheer him up and heal his sick stomach.

Jay was still in awe, not only because it was impossible for him to understand why was Cole being so sweet and patient with him, but also because the noirette had somehow managed to pass through the walls Jay created around himself. He didn't exactly understand why he had let his guard down in front of Cole the other day and even told him about his family. It wasn't like these people cared for him, otherwise they would have fred him right away Jay thought.

But Cole... Jay didn't want to get his hopes up for his soul had been badly broken at that point, but the young man really seemed to care about him as any normal person would do. The worry he could see in his eyes on the brief moments their gazes locked seemed genuine, but again, Jay had troubles trusting strangers now.

The other boys were still cautious to go near him which Jay really appreciated. The blond known as Zane did come a few times to check on him when Cole seemed to be too busy to do it himself. Whenever he tried to communicate Jay would just throw the blanket over his head pretending that action would protect him from the world's cruelty. Zane didn't push it.

The ginger head heard the boys talk in a quiet voice a couple of times at the door of their chamber, muttering something he couldn't really make out but he knew they were definitely discussing something that involved him.

Kai hadn't reappeared not even once and Jay was so grateful the gods were at least granting him with one wish. Thinking about Kai made his head hurt and his stomach whirl painfully. To think that a guy, which was the freaking ruler of this very land, had a thing for him, that he wanted to force him to join his depraved unlimited harem and do whatever filthy things to him... it made Jay feel sick to his very bones. How could such people exist in the world?

"Good." Cole praised Jay softly.

The boy had managed to eat a second cookie that morning and he was finishing the rest of his tea now. The process was being slow and Cole was concerned about Jay's health. He didn't seem too bothered by hunger which made Cole wonder what kind of situations did the boy have to face back in his town. The noirette knew too well that the less your body ate the less it would eventually demand and that could become dangerous.

Right now Cole was waiting for the liquid herbs to play their magic on Jay's system. He had to make sure the boy wouldn't be too nervous before dropping the bomb onto him.

"Kai wants to talk to you," Jay flinched and stared at Cole as if he had just asked him to chop off his own limbs. No. He wanted nothing to do with the stupid Maharaja and his perverted ideas. "Please, Jay, I swear he's not up to anything. He would just like to discuss a few things with you." Cole pleaded.