Roselyn~
Included: Arc (mentioned) and Xio
Time: I kind of lost the track of time....Im not sure now OAO
As I thought, Xio was not perceptive to the action of me cleaning his face; he was awake hours later after I started and kind of surprised since he grabbed one of my hands in a hard way; however my hand was released quickly as soon as he noticed it.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that Miss Roselyn.”
“Were you having a nightmare? You were sleeping soundly for a few hours now but lately you have been grinding your teeth and tossing side to side. You whispered about a Lydia…is she okay?” I was truly worried about his health and at the same time curious about who could Lydia be; still I knew the time was not the best to ask but I couldn’t help myself; maybe I should have remained in silence?
“No…umm…she died a long time ago…” His expression told me my previous thought of remaining in silence was m best option, now he was hurt, or, at least his eyes showed bits of it and once again, seeing him in that state…I disliked it.
“I guess that is why your eyes are so sad. I know it isn’t my place, but I have seen your eyes, you’re either stern, cold, and sort of appealing I guess.. I am not sure how explain it.” I said as I sat next to him; regardless of everything, I think keeping quiet about the subject was worst.
“Hmmm…well thanks for cleaning my face Miss Roselyn.” He gave me a small smile which made e blush.
“Of course Xio, I mean you were injured and I couldn’t help but try to see if I could be of service. You are covered in so much dry blood. Did you get in a fight or something?” Seeing he wasn’t answering, another thought of maybe keeping quiet this time reached me “Nevermind, you don’t have to tell me.” I said as I stood up “Just tell me when you are good and ready please?” Xio nodded but somehow there was this feeling that told me he wouldn’t be that open towards me…not right now.
“Miss Roselyn, can you tell me how long I have been sleeping?”
“You have been out for about a day or so.”
“I see,” His gestures, I too found them adorable, rather than new; but my thought was quickly replaced by another one more important, which was the fact of he being in my room…
“Can I ask you something sorry to be a burden with so many questions.”
“Ask away Miss Rosie.”
“Did you place me in my bed? I remember being weak and blacking out, then I awoke in my bed. For some odd reason, I don’t think it was Arc but you.”
“Arc eh? So that’s the Arcanine guy who was in here earlier, well from the look of his face he was worried about you. Potential boyfriend?” The last part confused me somehow, but I continued the speech as normal as ever.
“Yup that is Arc, he is new here and rather sweet. I am not sure about boyfriend and Xio you are avoiding my question!” Normally enough to hit him softly on the head? Roselyn what is happening to you and behaving this naturally towards this man?
“And what if I did?” Apparently my previous actions were bothering him since he was going to left, at least this time, I was going to make sure to thank him at the correct time.
“Then thank you, and I will do a favor for you and please forgive me for being rude but you are very dirty and well…You smell too…” Words kept flooding out of my mouth and somehow I thought I was going to be killed because of using so rude comments; however if it came to Xio, maybe that was the best? I had to fix the situation.
“So I propose you take a bath in my bathroom. I know it isn’t the best place but while you do so, I will clean your clothes for you. Sounds like a deal?” I was pretty serious about it and happy as soon as he smirked, meaning with that he wasn’t as mad as I thought.
“Sure what the hell! As long you don’t peak.” What did he just say? My thoughts were erased as soon as I felt my butt being slapped…by him. “But then again, I wouldn’t mind that.” What was he insinuating?
“Just place your clothes outside the door.” I knew my face was pretty red at
the moment, but still trying to keep the calm was working for me. Xio entered the bathroom and seconds later I found myself talking in such an open way to this man.
“Xio do you want me to get you some clean clothes out of your room?”
“Sorry Miss Roselyn, I would but I haven’t gotten assigned a room yet.”
“Really? Where do you sleep then?” I leaned against a wall figuring out how uncomfortable he would be by sleeping who knew where.
“I usually find my rest on the roof or in a tree or something. Doesn’t really bother me since I enjoy sleeping under the night sky. Here…” The roof? Even if he liked the night sky, a roof was uncomfortable, or maybe I was too spoiled? Either way my hands grabbed his clothes automatically and left the room to clean them up.
Was even that normal coming from my part? I wasn’t sure myself but Xio amused me and opened my curiosity because of being such a mysterious man; his entire personality was still some sort of unknown thing for me but I too was aware I was able to appreciate unique facets coming from him; facets that were able to be slowed down somehow by my abilities? Maybe it was him at the end, but I wouldn’t mind helping him again; somehow something within me didn’t want him to be hurt or suffer.
Noticing it had already passed half an hour I returned quickly to see if he was waiting for his clothes, which could be embarrassing because of me taking so long.
“Xio can I come in?”
“Yeah come in.” At first my intention was to only leave his clothes then and then let him relax some more time but my curiosity and seeing him relaxed were not helping me at all, unconsciously I grabbed a chair and sat down next to him
“How are you feeling?”
“Oh I am great Miss Roselyn, couldn’t be better! You really should join me in here the water in nice and I am naked so you might enjoy it more.” That kind of comment….before blushing my hands blocked the water splash thrown to me and the truth was that rather than see him naked, my interest was in something else.
“Hahaha, stop it Xio. I am aware you are naked I just..ummm…”
“I just ummm what my dear?”
“I umm…” How to put it without it sounding strange? “I just came to help you was all…”
“Help me? How so?” Well it truly sounded weird…better to be honest in order for not causing misunderstandings right? Even if it sounds stranger.
“Umm well your hair? Your hair is so long, I guess this is the first time I have seen it undone but it needs to be better taken care of. That’s where I come in.” There it was, I couldn’t express myself clearer; the truth was his hair was beautiful.
“My hair is fine, thanks. I rather n-“ Unconsciously my hands began to dunk Xio in order to treat his hair, not noticing he actually wasn’t aware of why was I doing it.
“What the hell did you do that for? Are you trying to kill me Miss Rosie?”
“Sorry I thought you knew I was about to dunk you.” He was truly angry but…
“I’m sorry I just love my hair so much so I got excited and began to play with yours. Will you at least let me wash it for you?”
“Grr….fine….just be gentle…I am not a doll Miss Roselyn.”
“Yay! When I am done, you will feel so much better. Like my beautiful hair yours will be so stunning as well. Just a handsome guy like yourself with such beautiful hair, it’s so rare, I am so excited.” Still I’m amused that he agreed.
“At least you are excited” He still was rigid when the treatment started, of course it wasn’t my intention, it was all the contrary, my intention was for him to relax even more…
“Can you please trust me Xio, I can sense that you don’t right now. I promise I will be gentle.”
“Fine…I trust you…”
Those words were all that was needed; my hands began to softly massage and treat his hair; we maintain ourselves in silence, of course not an awkward one since the entire atmosphere told me that at least he was trying to relax. As soon as I arrived to the part near his face my hand was grabbed softly, something which surprised me a lot.
“Xio?” there wasn’t any answer coming from him so I leaned my face to watch his. His eyes were closed and he too was deep in thoughts, thoughts that seemed to be troubling him because of his expression filled of a mix of anguish and somehow sadness? My next actions were automatic; I leaned to kiss his cheek whispering.
“It would be all right…”
He instantly exited the world of his thoughts and looked surprised at me, maybe noticing what he was doing was unconscious… I wondered if he was still thinking about Lydia.
“Miss Roselyn?” What I did then, was wrong, very wrong, I was just interrupting him; the best option was to leave; my intention was not to bother him, which I think I was doing.
“Forgive me Xio, you looked troubled by something…” I manage to say in a soft voice giving her a small smile “It was not my intention to interrupt your thoughts…I should be probably going now” I stood up quickly and quickly began to walk towards the door but suddenly a strong grip on my left arm..
“Wait!-”
…Then Xio’s voice and then my feet slipping through the bathroom’s floor due to the steam and soap. Finally me landing inside the tub where Xio was.
“I’m-” He started saying but he was interrupted by my clumsy movements and words asking forgiveness as I tried to exit that hot tub as soon as possible; I mean the scene was pretty much embarrassing itself, now it was even worst. The tub’s surface was slippery and it was impossible for me to exit it; I think I even pushed or hit Xio’s face with my hand in one of my attempts; however some seconds later my shoulders were grabbed firmly by him.
“Please! Just stay still!” He said as he looked at me into the eyes; then I noticed it. His face was too close of mine, I probably was blushing like a maniac person and we were both on a tub…he naked and I was….My heart began beating extremely fast as I looked at him.
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Sorry I took so long Iru...hope you can follow with Xio no! I'll be working on Gil's post soon!
