Kilgrave's second chance

Resembling Belle

Alice POV 

I breathed shakily once I left his bedroom and I held tightly my watch, going back to the room like he ordered me to. I could still feel his finger tips slide down my legs, his big brown eyes staring right into my soul. I collapsed on the bed and stared at the ceiling in confusion. I just couldn't get over this man. He was being so... gentle and his eyes were telling me so much more than his voice wanted to. They were screaming, as if he had trapped someone inside his head. Someone really good. But then his tone would be so cold and harmful. 'Kilgrave' I said quietly, tasting his name on my tongue. 'It's not your real name' I said to myself and rolled on my belly as I groaned in frustration in the pillow. 'Mr Hyde' I chuckled. 'You are a mister Hyde and I know there is a Jekyll down there. A brilliant noble man'. I got up and twirled around the room, trying to think. Kilgrave was like a puzzle to solve, but I didn't have time for it, I had to run before they find me!

Oh but I'm so curious! 

I went out on the balcony again. I could jump, it wasn't that far. But I didn't want to, I knew it was his control. 'Bloody hell' I grabbed my pocket watch and watched it swing to the right and left in my hand as it was ticking calmly. For Alice 1807. The only item with my name on it. I felt really tired all of a sudden. This house was so quiet and peaceful. I sighed softly and closed the balcony door again. As quietly as I could, I put a chair in front of the door, so hopefully it wouldn't allow him to get in and I turned out the main lights, leaving just the night stand one. I took off my bathrobe and slit under the blanket. I gasped slightly as how comfortable the bed was and I closed my eyes, drifting off far faster than I originally expected.

Kilgrave POV

I fell asleep early in the morning when the sun started peeking through my windows. And all of it because of her. I put her things away, making sure she wouldn't find them but I didn't continue searching through it. I much preffered finding everything out on my own. I could't stop thinking of Alice, how she was looking at me, how soft was her skin under my touch, how bright blue like summer sky her eyes were. I felt dizzy just at the memory of her suspending her gaze on me. She was drilling right into my mind. Everything seemed wrong with her. The way she was speaking of things, almost as if she was crazy, but it wasn't madness that I saw in her. It was emptiness, and pain and hope. So much hope I could think there is more of it within her than water in her small human body. There was something like my own reflection in her. It was scary, but so intruguing. I couldn't figure her out. And I was good at it. Jessica? Bloody easy. Post family loss drama, shitty life and a bit of power on top. Alice was... different. At first I thought I took her because she reminded me of Jess, with her powers and black hair. But no, it's exactly the opposite. Miss Ruth is so feminine, gentle, scared and I think... sad. A bit childish but so wise, careful and precise in her actions. 24 years old? No way...

It was late noon when I came downstairs, ready for the day even though I didn't sleep well at all.  I was wearing dark blue shirt and jeans just to be comfortable at home, yet presentable. I needed to get her some clothes too even if it would be enough for me having her wear bathrobe all the time. I shouted a quick command as I passed through her door 'You can leave the room but not the house, Ruth' and I went downstairs to get some breakfast ready. I didn't feel like getting anyone in to cook for me as I wanted space for just me and Alice so I decided to make some pancakes myself. She had to eat too after all. 

Alice POV

I woke up early in the morning and by the time this idiot let me leave the room I was thirsty and starving which set me up in a bad mood immidately. I put my black dress back on as I didn't have anything else with me and I hid my watch under the mattress so he couldn't get it again. As he passed my door I almost ran out of the room 'Oi' I shouted as I followed him down the stairs in the kitchen 'You can't just lock me up like this, that's not right!' I argued, frowning at him. My hair dryed and formed into a bunch of messy locks. 'Oh shut up' he groaned and I slammed my fist an the table as I couldn't say a word, making a small bump in it. I glared at him and walked around the kitchen while he was doing something. 'I took you. You have no rights or voice in my house' he spoke calmly and my eyes watered at this. What was I, his slave? It didn't seem like it when he told me I was beautiful the night before! I sighed and rubbed my face before I felt helpless enough to calm down. Without even looking at him, I grabbed a mug and set up the coffee machine. I needed some coffeine in my body to think. 'Who said you can have one?' I threw my hands in the air as I looked at him again. I can't speak you bastard! He rose his left eyebrow and smirked sarcastically 'I know. Now be a good girl and I'll let you speak' he passed behind me, squeezing my bum briefly as he did, and I gritted my teeth but didn't react. He was right. There was nothing I could do. I continued making my coffee and looking down or away, I sat down at the table with it. It was pouring outside which was a great weather for escaping but I wasn't allowed to even speak. He could play with me as if I were a doll or a puppet. 

I took a sip of my coffee and clenched my fingers on the mug, trying to focus on its warmth. 

Kilgrave POV

I put a plate of pancakes in front of her once they were ready and some cream with maple syrup. As expected she shook her head. 'You're hungry' I stated and I heard the quietest growl coming from her belly 'Do you want me to order you to eat?' I threatened and she gave up, shaking her head 'Good. Bon appetit then' I leaned on the counter and started eating my portion as I watched her take the fork and eat too. 'I'm going out. While I'm away you'll clean the kitchen. You may speak but not shout, understand?' I told her and she lifted up her gaze 'Why are you doing this?'she asked and I leaned towards her, looking at her from above 'Because I can' I hissed and grabbed her chin between my fingers 'And I can a lot' I let go and watched her eyes darken slightly as she looked at me again. Was it the light, or her power? I'd make her talk later. 'I might be crazy but you are mad' she said before taking a bite of her food and I scoffed 'Aren't we all, sweetheart' I put my plate in the sink and I heard her whisper 'Don't call me that' I chuckled and grabbed my car keys. I shoved my shoes and a jacket on, checking the size of her coat that was hanging in the hallway. 'I'll be back in couple of hours. Behave. You are not allowed to destroy anything or harm yourself, you stay in the house. If I see you touched anything, next time you'll stay in your room, miss' She walked up to me and crossed her arms 'Come back soon' she said which put me off the track 'What?' I gulped and stared at her for a moment 'Please' I nodded slowly and hesitantly squeezed her hand 'I will' I said confused and gave her one last warning look before I left the house, my thoughts tangled in knots as I tried to understand why she said that. 

Alice POV

I watched him get in the car and pull away through the window and I sighed, feeling some tears escaping my eyes. 'Alone in the castle of the beast' I went ahead and looked for something to pin my hair up, ending up finding a small piece of thin rope. I tied my hair into a pony tail and started cleaning after the breakfast slowly, humming something under my breath. This house seemed even bigger now that he left me by myself in here. I was scared they would find me in a place as big as this one. And he was gone so there was none to protect me either. I couldn't stop constantly glancing out of the windows, looking out for him to come back. Being here alone was worse than being here with him. 

Once I were done washing the last dish and wiping all the counters and the table, I felt this part of his power release from my mind. Now I could do whatever I wanted as long as I was staying inside. I went to the living room and started looking through the cupboards and wardrobes, careful so he doesn't notice I touched anything. They were mainly empty, there was some cash here and there, jewels but nothing interesting really, until I found a box. I pulled it out curiosly and lifted the lid up. My heart jumped happily 'Books!' I chuckled and started looking through the titles. It was a mixture of genres and I picked a few. All of them looked dusty so he probably didn't read them very often. I grabbed Emma by Jane Austen, Harry Potter and the prisoner of azkaban as well as a thick gathering of Grimm's tales. I put the box back and went quickly to my room, hiding them in there and since he was gone, I decided to take a quick shower and curl up on the bed with one of them, hoping he wouldn't notice they were gone.