The Calm in His Storm (Octane x Wattson)

eighteen

Octavio took a breath, staring down at the clothes that he had packed. He hadn't packed any of his masks.

He took off the one he was wearing then and tossed it to the side with his pilot hat and goggles.

He stared at himself in the mirror for a moment, his heart racing. He was scared. He didn't want to be made fun of. Natalie said he was good looking but that didn't mean others would think the same.

Of course he was only around his friends, mostly, but it still terrified him. But he wanted to get over this fear. He was a daredevil, he was scared of nothing. Why would he be scared of taking off his mask for a little while?

He nodded to himself and put in his piercings, groaning as he saw that the green in his hair was beginning to fade. "I'll redye it later." he mumbled to himself and zipped up his bag. The bathroom door opened and Natalie came out in a pair of shorts and her "Octane's #1 fan shirt" with some sandals. He smiled at that.

"Hey, where's your mask?" she said as she watched him grab her bag as well. She would offer to carry one but she knew he would refuse. "I'm not bringing it." he replied and her eyes widened.

"Really? Are you sure? Are you okay?" she asked quickly, coming to his side and looking up at him carefully and he laughed a little. "Sí. I'm sure and I'm okay." he said and she frowned. "You're not doing this just to make me happy, right? I don't want you to do something that makes you uncomfortable." she said and he shook his head.

"This is for me too, princesa. I've worn this mask since I was a teen. My own parents don't know what I look like now. No one but you. I'm always scared to take off my mask. I'm a daredevil. I'm fearless yet somehow I'm scared of taking off a mask? I need to get over it." he said and she stared at him.

"Fine..but I'm bringing them just in case you start feeling uncomfortable." she said, grabbing the hat, goggles and mask that he had discarded. He smiled at this. "Okay. I love you.." he said, pulling her in for a kiss and she immediately kissed back, her face hot.

"I love you more." she whispered and she was happy that she could see the sparkle in his eyes now. She also noticed that he had shaved the stubble from his jaw.

He was damn hot.

She shook her head at this and he smirked as she walked in front of him, her face red.

"See something you like, hermosa?" he commented and she huffed as she opened the door for him. "You know I do." he laughed loudly at this and she couldn't help but stare at him. She loved being able to see his pretty smile. It was so wide and he had perfect teeth. It was just as energetic as he was.

If that made sense.

"Hey Oct.." Elliot trailed off, staring at the daredevil and Octavio tensed up. Elliot blinked rapidly and looked down at the daredevil's legs before looking back up at him, his mouth wide open.

"Holy shit! Guys! Guys!" he shouted and Octavio felt his face warm as the older male began knocking on the doors of the rooms near Octavio and Natalie's.

"Guys!"

"Uh? Elliot?" asked Natalie warily and he looked back at them. "Someone's replaced my best friend with a Spanish rockstar!" he shrieked and Octavio burst into hysterical laughter, Natalie unable to help it as she laughed too.

"I'm serious! What have you done with my best friend?!" wailed Elliot over dramatically, holding his hand over his face and Octavio felt himself relaxing.

"Is it really that shocking?" he smiled and Elliot chuckled, giving the daredevil a side hug. "Nah. I honestly expected something close to this. Actually I was thinking you'd be a bit more Goth looking. With a Mohawk." he replied, waving his hands around and Octavio snorted.

"A Mohawk wouldn't fit under my hat, amigo." he replied and Elliot rolled his eyes. "Oh shut up. At least now I know the real reason why Nat likes you." he teased and Octavio snickered.

"Uh huh. Sure. Keep telling yourself that."

"Elliot why the hell are you..?" Anita trailed off, her eyes meeting Octavio's and he swore she was blushing. Her eyes went to his legs then back to his face and she seemed at a loss for words.

"Octavio?" she muttered and he nodded. "Yep."

She looked at him then mumbled something under her breath.

"I think you just turned me bisexual." she said and Natalie tensed up, only to blush at Anita's smirk. "Kidding. He's all yours. Though I'm surprised Elliot isn't jealous. I think Octavio is better looking than you." she said and Elliot looked like he had been physically struck as he raced after her.

"You take that back right fucking now!" they heard Anita laugh in response and Natalie beamed. "See! I told you, you're handsome." she almost squealed and he smirked. "And sexy too, huh?" she ignored this and he chuckled as they made their way downstairs.

Octavio didn't feel so anxious anymore. In fact, it felt kinda good to have his mask off.

When they got out in front of the building, there was a limousine waiting and Octavio groaned. "Elliot, why do you do this?" he muttered, bringing the other Legends' attention to him.

Like with Elliot and Anita, everyone gaped at him, looking at his legs before looking up at his face again.

Even Crypto seemed taken aback, though he tried to hide it.

"Well..this is unexpected." said Bloodhound. And Octavio was honestly surprised they were going. He wondered how the whole, swimsuit thing would work for them. "You know, I thought he was your best friend to make you look better. Now I realize it's the other way around." said Renée and Elliot gasped.

"Not you too!" they laughed, all but Crypto and Octavio ran his fingers through his hair sheepishly.

He was worried for no reason.

Natalie leaned against him and he gave her a smile.

"Told you." she mouthed and he rolled his eyes in response.