The Calm in His Storm (Octane x Wattson)

nine

Octavio found that choosing an outfit that was casual and that would impress Natalie was harder than he thought.

He ended up choosing a black band tee with some dark blue jean shorts. He glanced at himself in the mirror and put in his piercings. When he was done he put on his pilot's hat, mask and goggles and stared at himself.

"Stupid. Why can't you just show your face?" he whispered, annoyed. He wished he could be more like Elliot.

And Natalie liked his face so maybe...

He shook his head. He couldn't do it. His face was only for her eyes. He couldn't handle it if everyone saw him without his mask. It would be a disaster. So he glanced at himself one last time, then grabbed his wallet, putting it in his pocket and leaving the room.

"Afternoon Oc. Where ya headed? We didn't see you all morning." commented Anita as the two walked down the hall. It was weird seeing Octavio in a speed other than fast. "To get some lunch with Natalie." he said and Anita groaned.

"Awe man. I was hoping she was gay." she sighed and Octavio stiffened, a hot emotion burning across his skin as he stayed silent. Anita noticed this and smirked. "Oh. Are you jealous, Octavio?" she cooed and he shot her a scowl she couldn't see.

Though she could feel the anger radiating off of him. She thought it was hilarious and kind of cute too. She had never seen Octavio jealous over anyone. They almost thought he'd be single forever.

"I'm not jealous." he muttered and she rolled her eyes. "Sure. But since she's straight, she's all yours." she said sarcastically and Octavio felt his face warm as he frowned. "It's not a date or anything. We're just getting lunch." he said and Anita gave him a deadpan stare.

"Right." she went off in the other direction and he shook his head as he stopped in front of Natalie's door. He had finally found out where it was. Right between Anita and Ajay's room. He knocked on the door lightly and there was movement behind it, then it opened.

His eyes widened beneath his goggles as he looked Natalie over. The French Legend was wearing a white blouse with black jeans and white flats. She had on a light shade of pink lipstick and he even spotted diamond earrings glittering from her ears.

She had on perfume too, but it wasn't too overwhelming and he had no idea what it was but he liked it. A lot. He almost felt like he had underdressed.

Natalie looked him over too and he relaxed slightly when she bit her lips, her face pink.

"You look good, princesa." he complimented and she smiled. "Thank you. I didn't over dress did I?" she remarked and he laughed, shaking his head. "Nope. I think I underdressed. You look way better than me." he replied and she gave him a look.

"You always look good."

His face broke out into a wide smirk and he tilted his head. "So you've noticed, huh?" he said and Natalie blushed. He seemed like a different Octavio when they were alone..but not. It was like he had more confidence than usual.

Maybe it was because no one was watching him? Or maybe he was just this way around her? She didn't know but she liked it. Of course she liked the way he was in general. She hoped he never changed.

"Silencio." she mumbled and he snickered as she closed her bedroom door and the two made their way downstairs.

"So where are we going?" asked Natalie after they had shown the security at the door their passes. They left the Apex Complex and headed downtown.

"I'm in the mood for pizza. What about you?" he said, looking over at her. As they walked by a few clothes shops, he noticed that quite a few guys were checking her out and he stiffened.