Anti-Heroes; The Origin Of Rogue And Painkiller

16.When You Find Trouble

Janelle POV

I turn on my back when I feel something staring at me. I slowly open my eyes and see Khalil leaning on the dresser in front of the TV, I clear my throat and lift up onto my elbows my eyes barely open.

Me:Another migraine?

I wait for some kind of movement but he doesn't move, let alone speak. I start to sit up more but I hear a gruff voice, scaring the hell out of me.

Painkiller:Don't move.

It's too late to be going through this right now.

Me:I thought we got over this? You need to rest, you can try and kill me or strangle me in the morning, but let your body rest.

He doesn't move and I take a deep breath before slowly moving to lay back down, sudden movement is not good for anyone right now. I turn on my side facing his side as I watch him, I blink before seeing his hands clench at the dresser. After five minutes he slowly walks to the bed and slips in, I watch as he takes a deep inhale. I slowly place my hand on his chest and he looks over at me. I look at him for a moment, to see if the dark shadows over his eyes are gone before I slowly move up to kiss his cheek, just as I do I feel us flip over and I stare eyes wide as he snarls down at me.

Me:*softly*What's stopping you tonight?

I hear him grunt as he tightens his grip on my neck, the air slowly passing and going.

Painkiller:He is.

I slightly shake my head and look into his eyes.

Me:You know that's a lie, you don't want to kill me. You just can't break that urge to want to kill me... Not yet anyway.

I grip his wrist and his nose flares as I slowly pull his hand off of me. I put my hand through his and he grips it hard making my knuckles pop. I push him over and turn so we face each other.

Me:You just wanted me to stay up with you and it makes you mad. You don't want to need me.

He continues to stare at me and I stare back.

Painkiller:One day I'll kill you.

I nod before speaking closing my eyes and pulling his hand to my chest as I tuck them under my chin.

Me: I'll be here, Painkiller.

I put my other hand on his stomach feeling him breathing. Slowly cooling my hand to let him know that I'm still awake with him.

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I walk into the penthouse, food in hand when I hear speaking, Who is Mr. Goodguy talking to?

Me:Khalil.

I hear his footsteps and I see him walking around the bend I put the stuff on the island as he kisses me and hugs me.

Khalil:Hey, how was your day?

Me:Good, yours? How you feeling?

He grabs my hand and kisses it looking at me nodding.

Khalil:I'm doing good, but I found someone, Enigma may know him.

I raise my eyebrow and fold my arms.

Me:How the hell did you manage to find someone from the ASA already Khalil?

He exhales and goes to lean against the counter.

Khalil:*talking lowly* Look, we have a plan and it could help us.

Me:That's why Painkiller was so tense... Khalil we came here to find peace of mind, to start our lives-