Trial by fire (Talon)

[Talon Green]

He heard that knock and at first he thought the nurse had come to run him out, but then when he heard that voice instant worry set in. What the hell was she doing up?

Pushing the thoughts of his Father's death threat aside he would pull the pants on and then open the door.

"Baby you shouldn't be up. You should be sleeping or at least resting."

He was worried, that was clear in his eyes, and not even knowing he was likely to be killed if his Father had anything to do about it would outweigh his concern for her.

Stepping toward her, he slid his hands about her tiny waist, his head lowering so that he could press a kiss to her forehead.

"Look, if this is about my Dad. Don't worry. He is just full of hot air is all."

He tried to give her a reassuring smile as he looked down at her and then tried to usher her back to bed. Though he had a feeling she was not going to go.

He loved she was so stubborn but for god's sake the girl could at least listen to him on this right?

Doubtful.....

Finally he would give the thought up and just lean against the sink as he stepped away from her, knowing she had something she wanted to say and that it was best to let her do so.

Lowering his head as he gripped the edges of the sink he would cross his legs at the ankles and wait.

"What is it Angel?"

[Asher LeBeau]

She chewed her lip for a moment, looking at him. She sighed and pushed her hair back, off her shoulders where it lay in tangled waves, baring her naked face to him. Violet eyes were worried and it showed as she stepped towards him, sliding her hands around him, under the shirt and against his skin, around his back as she hugged him tightly, rising up to kiss his cheek.

“If I faint, I’ll get back in bed,” she said with a light laugh.

She paused, shifting on her feet before she looked up at him, one hand rising up to slowly caress the side of his face as she let the worry fill her eyes.

“You should stay with me when I get out, at least for a few days, please...” she said, dropping her gaze as she spoke, almost hesitant and shy when she said it, worried about what was going through his mind. She was worried about what he really thought of her, if he thought she was too needy, too clingy.

It was why she never asked for anything unless it really meant something to her, and even then she would never ask for anything. She had a tendency to grow quiet when she wanted something, and even then she didn’t want to intrude, make anyone think that she was pathetic, which was her circling thoughts as to why she pretty much never would ask for anything.

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[Talon Green]

He shivered at every touch and as he let a little sigh pass his lips he could not help but notice the worry in her eyes. Fuck his Father for putting that kind of look into those beautiful eyes.

Letting his hand reach out he would stroke her cheek softly with the back of his knuckles as he nodded and leaned down to kiss her lips softly.

"Anything you want baby...."

It did not need to be spoken as to why such a thing was being requested...They both knew. His Father had pretty much sentenced Talon to death, and though he hoped staying with her would make her a bit more at ease, he inside knew that his Father would stop at nothing til he got what he wanted.

But at least his last days could be spent with her right? That was by far the best thing he could ask for when he knew the clock had started ticking on his life.

Slowly running his fingers through her hair to tuck it behind her ear he would try to force another smile as he sighed and then used his fingers to tilt her head upward to look at him once more.

"Don't worry Angel....I will be fine."

He then leaned down and wrapped his arms about her waist, pulling her to him so that he could press his lips to her own, a much longer kiss this time, though there was something in it that was almost like a goodbye....like he was taking in every sensation he could while he still had the chance to do so. Every bit of emotion and need poured into that kiss and the way he held her....Finally releasing her to run his hand down the back of her head and pull her forward to rest against his chest.

"Have I told you today how beautiful you are?"

A wry grin forming on his lips. What? It had sorta become his thing with her. Finding some moment in every day to tell her that at least once. Because well......He just wanted her to remember just how beautiful she was in his eyes.

[Asher LeBeau]

She shivered slightly in his hold, sensing that something was a bit off. A sad smile was on her lips as she kissed him back, pouring everything she had into the kiss, as if that would be able to fight off whatever was coming, happening in the near future. She nipped at his bottom lip, kissing him like he was her last breath of air, even though he was the one with the time ticking above his head.

She finally let him pull her to his chest, hold her before he spoke, a choked laugh forcing its way past her lips before tears pricked at her eyes, spilling down her cheeks as she buried her face in his chest, her body shaking as she held him tightly and clung to him, trying to memorize every plane, every scent, every movement and sound he makes.

She bit her lower lip, trying to stifle the tears before she spoke again, her voice soft and breathy, hesitating just a bit. “I…I’m worried about you. I just care for you so much and don’t want to lose you because then I just don’t know what I’d do. I don’t want to live with out you… Aloha au iā 'oe ,” she murmured, hugging him tightly, murmuring in Hawaiian.

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[Talon Green]

He felt those soft trembles, he felt the way she pressed against him and the moisture of her tears through the shirt he wore....His hand coming to the back of her head to softly stroke her hair as he tried his best to comfort her.

Finally when she spoke, he would close his eyes, knowing that she was scared for him and feeling pain in knowing that. As he pulled her back so that he could look down at her, his thumb came up to lightly wipe away the last bits of tears that had remained clinging to her beautiful face.

"I know you are worried Angel....But I will be fine. Now come on....somebody so beautiful should not cry. There should only be a smile on those gorgeous lips of yours."

He smiled his best smile and would then lean down, his lips brushing against her forehead as he drew in her scent and the scent that came with touching her, every touch seemed that much more real because he knew well that it could be the last.

He was no fool, but he would try to make her happy until he was no longer able to do so.

"Now come on, lets get you back to bed before that nurse comes in here and tries to run me out again. I swear that woman could take me.....I mean it.....Probably land me in the room next door."

He laughed, leaning down and kissing her briefly before he ushered her toward the bed once more, determined to get her to listen this time. She needed rest, they could worry about the future, however short it was, later.

[Asher LeBeau]

She shivered and nodded, chewing her lower lip before suddenly feeling exhausted and allowing him to usher her back to bed where she curled up under the blankets, reaching out for his hand. She was scared, nervous, and she just realized what she’d said to him. She was in love with him. Completely and utterly, and she knew damn well he didn’t know what she’d said. She’d just keep it that way until he asked or said something.

Asher ran a hand through her hair, moving over enough so that he could squeeze in the bed if he wanted to, knowing that she’d be released in the morning. Tired, but immensely intelligent eyes watched him quietly, a look that said she knew what was happening and one that also spoke volumes of how much she loved him.

“…..stay with me, please?” she asked, quietly, voice timid and shy, unused to asking for anything or even getting anything from anyone.

His comment about Betty made her smile tiredly, shaking her head. “I’m sure that she gave your father hell. The staff here doesn’t care about prestige and the only reason she didn’t land you in the room next to mine, was because she knew this wasn’t your fault….it was mine,” she finished quietly.

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[Talon Green]

She kept hold of his hand and he could see the fear and worry in her eyes and her actions....as she scooted over, and made that soft, shy request he would raise his brow almost a bit confused.

"Where else would I go?"

To him it had never crossed his mind to leave her here alone. Hell he had not left her side since she came in aside from when they had forced him to wait outside while they fixed her up.

Slowly he inched his larger form onto the bed and curled his body up so that she could easily fit against him, his arm finding its way about her waist and tugging her closely to him as he pressed a kiss to the back of her head.

"Come now Angel. You need sleep, you have had a very rough day and the more rest you get the better. I will be here when you wake up. I promise."

Those words he so desperately wanted to speak were there on the tip of his tongue, but he could not say them. So scared that he would scare her off, and knowing what was coming, he was too scared that it would only cause her more pain when he was gone.

Burying his face into the back of her neck, once more inhaling that scent he closed his eyes, his own form and mind exhausted, though honestly, the night would be a long one for him, because all he could think about was when and where he would finally meet his end.

He just hoped that when it happened, she was not there to see it. If his Father was to ever give him one thing, it would be that...he hoped.....To spare her that pain......

Yawning softly he held her close as he simply took in every single thing about the way she felt. God he loved her.....but right now...it seemed that those words would never be able to be spoken. It broke his heart, but he just couldn't be another person to say they cared and then leave....He could not do that to her.