Ocean Eyes : X-Men First Class VOLUME 1 of Prism Series

Part 21

Charles closed the door behind him as quietly as possible on entering into the room.

He looked at the sleeping figure of Kate. Raven seemed to have been in the room since the blanket was pulled over her snugly. He smiled at the thought.

He crossed the room and shut the curtains, shutting out the last rays of light of the day.

After having done that, Charles took the chair from the desk in the room and carried it a few steps to the bedside. He sat down on the chair unsure of what he was doing there in the first place.

As if in a jerk reaction that he'd suddenly remembered why he'd entered the room, he reached his hand out. He cupped her face in his hand. His eyes wandered to her lips before he caught himself and pulled his hand back.

Hesitant, Charles took Kate's hand that rested on the covers and rubbed his thumb over the knuckles. He sighed,  looking at her peacefully passed out.

"I've never done this before." he said in a quiet voice. "Confessing feelings I mean. I know you should be awake as I tell you this but, well, I'm a cowardly bastard. I was probably never even going to talk to you if Raven didn't force me up the stairs."

Giving a weak chuckle, Charles continued.

"I'm sure it all started when we introduced each other for the first time. You stuck out your hand with your head held high as if daring me to take it. I didn't know what it was then, maybe just first meeting jitters."

"And then everytime we'd meet or were together I'd feel - at peace. Yes, I'd get the occasional butterflies but I came to enjoy them. Because whenever I'm with you I feel happy and... "

He sighed and passed his free hand across his face.

"I think what I'm trying to tell you, is that... I like you. I might even love you but I do know that I like you." he whispered. He shut his eyes and put her knuckles to his lips.

He then nearly dropped her hand as he heard a whisper.

"I think I like you too."

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You listened to him intently from the moment he entered the room. Shutting the door, closing the curtains and then telling you everything.

It took all the strength in you to not tremble with excitement or squeeze his hand. It was even harder to not let your thoughts slip out and to also control your blood so you wouldn't blush like crazy. Especially when he touched your face.

And then he came to those three words you never knew you would ever hear him say.

"... I like you."

There was your proof. At that point you couldn't hold it in any more. Who would be able to? You opened your eyes and watched Charles kiss your hand.

"I think I like you too." you said quietly. A soft giggle escaped your lips when he nearly jumped out of his chair, almost dropping your hand.

"Kate!"he said breathlessly. Charles pushed himself out of the chair, leaned forward, cupped your face in his hands and kissed you. Kiss wouldn't be the right word - more like smashing his lips on yours.

His lips were soft and warm against yours and you kissed back instinctively. You both pulled back at the same time and you rested your forehead on his.

The kiss had been sweet, chaste, and short but that was all you both needed.

"You like me?" he asked.

You nodded shyly as a blush spread across your cheeks. He gave a gasp like laugh and soon you were both laughing. Then you were kissing again, but this time it felt even more special. It was longer, loving and full of love.

You pulled away gasping for breath. His breathing was heavy too as it fell on neck. You looked into his eyes. Bright pale ice blue eyes.

Slowly he pulled himself away. "I should go." he said standing up from his chair. "I'll come and check on you later-"

You grabbed his hand. "Please don't go." you said in a quivering voice.

He smiled and lay down on the bed next to you. Entwining your hand with his, he kissed your forehead.

"I promise I will never leave you." he mumbled into forehead.

You shook your head. "We all leave each other at some point."

He looked you dead in the eye sending a shiver down your back. He sighed.

"Kate, I know you're scared of becoming attached to people because you've been alone your entire life. I saw the flashback you had and how you had no one then but you do now. And I promise, no, I swear I will never, ever leave you."

He finished with giving you a peck on the lips, making you giggle.

"Okay then." you said "I promise I'll never leave you too. Except I have one question. Who changed my clothes?" you asked lifting up the blanket to see yourself dressed in a nightgown.

Charles laughed, then stopped as he heard footsteps outside.

"Raven of course. What, you thought I did it? I'm many things but a pervert isn't one of them." he said indignantly.
"I know." Snuggling into him you kissed his cheek.

"You missed." he then placed his lips on yours. "That, is where you're aiming for."

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Date - Sunday, 16 August, 2020
Time - 1:20 a.m.
Word count - 927

I know this was kinda cheesy and all. It took me an entire week to write this. Please tell me your thoughts!

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