Bleed, Patch, And Keep Moving - An Apex Legends Story

Chapter 37 - Jump Pads Are Fun

It didn't take long for either of them to get ready. As Ajay got dressed Octavio announced the teams as he read them from his phone. "Me, you, and the trickster. Bangalore, Pathfinder, and Bloodhound. Gibraltar, Wraith, and Caustic." Ajay was relived to find out that she wouldn't be with Mikhail but she was worried that Elliot was back too soon. "Elliot? So soon? Was Natalie okay?"

She laced up her boots and tied them as Octavio packed up D.O.C. Before she could dig into her backpack for her pill bottle, Octavio was already handing her pills. She gently took the two pills from his hand and placed them into her mouth. She took a sip of water as Octavio tossed her backpack over his shoulders. She felt useless but at the moment she didn't care to reinjure herself; so she didn't argue with Octavio when he offered her help.

They didn't rush to get to HQ because in all reality Octavio was just pulling her leg about being late. They made it to the loading room with time to spare. Ajay made her way to the outfit station and scrolled through the available outfits. Octavio sat down on one of the sofas and watched her, "Hey Che, why don't you ever wear a dress?" She turned her attention from the selection screen to Octavio and his random question, "How is dat fucking logical?"

She shook her head and turned her gaze around to the screen in front of her. Octavio yawned liked he was bored, "Well that's the whole point. Fucking, that is. You know, easy access?" Her face was warm from blushing and she was glad that he couldn't see it. "Silva, I ain't neva been wit anyone long enough ta worry about those things." 

Octavio raised an eyebrow to her. He knew that she despised dresses of being forced to wear them as child. It was the last part that he didn't expect to hear. "What do you mean you haven't been with anyone long enough?" He watched her shrug, "Just been busy Silva." He smiled underneath his mask and wondered if she had waited for him all of this time. She selected her favorite outfit, London Calling. She put the outfit on and walked away.

Octavio got up and stopped her as he made his way to the outfit station. His voice was just a whisper as he spoke to her, "Maybe you should think about it now. The dress..." He walked over to the screen and quickly scrolled through the outfit selection as she began blushing again. "Eeny meeny miny, how about this one?" He said and tapped the screen and put on whatever random outfit he selected. "Look Che, Victory Lap. This outfit is made for a winner." She shook her head after she secured D.O.C. "Come on wit yuh."

As they made their way to the transport ship Octavio reached down and interlaced his fingers with Ajay's fingers. She smiled and gave his hand a firm squeeze. She was more than happy to spend time with Octavio and to do all these things with him; even Apex. However, deep down she was worried that this was just a phase for him and that she was this a phase for him; she feared that she would get burned again. She tried to trust him. Maybe it was herself that she just didn't trust.

When they entered the ship they were greeted by a familiar face. There was a look of astonishment on Elliot's face as he saw Ajay. He couldn't believe that she was competing in the match. He was happy to see that she was up and walking. Elliot raised his arms to embrace Ajay but when he saw her and Octavio holding hands, Elliot abandoned his first idea and gave them both of a hug instead. He leaned his face into the bend of Ajay's neck and took in her wonderful for scent.

"Hola trickster!" Octavio said with a pat on Elliot's back. Elliot smirked as he showed off his outfit for the match; he was covered in bananas, "Hey speed demon." Elliot said it kind of mockingly because he had a bitter taste in his mouth when he saw Octavio holding Ajay's hand. Elliot pulled away from them but Ajay felt a bit tense by the tone of Elliot's voice. Ajay looked at Elliot as Elliot looked at her. Elliot stared at for a moment.

Elliot winked at her before he spoke, "Ajay. I didn't think that you would be competing so soon but I guess it's no surprise since you were competing last night. You're a reckless badass." He reached his hand out towards her but quickly pulled it away and pretended to stretch instead. "Good move. She'll never notice." Ajay gave Elliot a weird look, which made Elliot worry, "Oh no! She noticed! What do I do now? Calm down. Just clam down."