The Calm in His Storm (Octane x Wattson)

eight

"Elliot, you're bein' ridiculous. Just because she was in his room one time doesn't mean.." trailed off Ajay and Elliot grinned as they looked into Natalie's empty room.

"I told you! They definitely like each other." he smirked, arms crossed and the feisty Legend blinked.

"Okay well I mean, they've got chemistry but I didn' tink they'd be at it so fast." she muttered and Elliot snorted.

"It's Octavio we're talking about here."

"Yeah but he's kinda oblivious when it comes to girls. Even when they're obviously flirting with him he just tinks they're being friendly." she said and Elliot scoffed.

"Or, he does that to get them to leave him alone. Nat's the first girl he's been like that around. Did you see what happened at the end of the game last night? They definitely like each other." he said and Ajay shrugged.

Octavio was the first to awaken this time and when he did, he couldn't help but stare at Natalie as she slept in his arms. She looked so peaceful.

She mumbled something in French under her breath and he chuckled, reaching up to play in her hair lightly. It was so soft.

He breathed in slightly, smelling something sweet from her and sighed. He loved being there like that with her. He wanted it to happen way more often.

Of course he was even lucky to have her in his room twice in a row and only on the first two days but he knew that she wouldn't be there all the time. Everyone would get suspicious.

She sniffled suddenly and he looked at her, noticing the tears streaking her face. He immediately wiped them away and kissed her forehead gently, squeezing her. "No llores, princesa. I'm here." he murmured softly, his hand slipping up her shirt to rub her back in comfort.

Her expression softened and she snuggled closer to him, her head on his chest and a smile on her face.

There was a loud knock on the door and Octavio paled at the sound of Alexander's angry voice.

"Octavio. Is Ms. Paquette in there?" he asked coldly and the daredevil was tempted not to respond but he knew Alexander would probably break the door down if he didn't.

"Yes. But she came to me." he called back, making sure his voice wasn't so loud that it woke Natalie. There was silence, then, "Open this door."

Octavio swallowed and carefully pulled away from Natalie, not even smiling as she tried to search for him in her sleep.

He quickly put on his pilot's hat, goggles and mask, then approached the door.

As soon as he unlocked it, it opened and Alexander looked toward his bed.

"Did you sleep with her?"

That question was not helping the emotions going through Octavio at the moment.

"Yes but she was fine with it. I didn't do anything to her." said Octavio, shifting on his feet as Alexander's grey eyes observed him. Upon seeing Octavio's attire he made a face and the daredevil felt his face go hot with embarrassment.

This was definitely not the right time to be talking with the person that obviously saw Natalie as a daughter of sorts.

It was completely awkward.

"Oct-" there was quiet whimpering from Natalie and Octavio immediately went back to her side, ignoring Alexander's gaze, rubbing her back gently.

"Esta bíen, hermosa.." he whispered, watching her expression carefully. She calmed down and he smiled as he slowly pulled back.

Alexander stared at him for a moment longer, then left the room, the door closing gently.

Octavio's body sagged with relief and he hoped that meant that Alexander was satisfied that he didn't mean her any harm. That he really cared about her. A lot more than he should so fast.

The two Legends stayed cuddled up for most of the morning, Octavio content with just watching her until she woke up. Of course Elliot knocked on the door and told him that he should get up and eat but he just dismissed that and continued to watch Natalie.

When she finally did wake up, his heart jumped.

"Vio? What time is it?" she mumbled and he hummed. "Almost two in the afternoon." he replied and she jumped up, her eyes wide. He laughed at this and she shot him a fake glare. "Did you even eat? You didn't have to stay here with me." she said and he shrugged.

"Not yet. I didn't want to leave you alone. You kept crying in your sleep.." he said softly, tracing her scar lightly and her face warmed as she looked down shyly. "Oh..je suis desolé. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to keep you up." she mumbled and Octavio snorted, tilting her chin up so she faced him.

"You didn't. I woke up on my own. Besides, I would never leave you while you're upset. Even if you were only sleeping, princesa." replied the daredevil, something in his eyes as he stared down at her. Natalie's face felt extremely warm and she bit her lip nervously.

He was just so close.

Not to mention, she had never had a boy be so nice and sweet to her. A lot of them would tease and make fun of her.

Now that she was older that didn't happen but she was always too shy to try and speak to boys on her own. Even when they flirted with her she would just brush them off. But Octavio was different. She felt undeniably attracted to him.

"Thank you." she said and he smiled, leaning in to leave a small kiss on her nose. It made her giggle. "De nada, hermosa." he said.

She sat up and he watched as she yawned and stretched. His eyes roamed over her and he shook his head, choosing to look back up at her face.

"Do you wanna go somewhere for lunch?" he asked and she blinked. "Okay. I'd love to. I have to get dressed first." she said and he nodded. "Okay. I'll come by your room as soon as I'm dressed." he said as she stood up.

She gave him a dazzling smile and his heart fluttered as she left the room.

He groaned and flopped back on the bed.

"Feelings are gross." he grumbled, though he was smiling widely, which said otherwise.